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Countach, the ultimate supercar

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  1. Tony Ierardi

    Tony Ierardi Formula Junior

    May 30, 2004
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    Forgiven ;)

    If a car has miles on it, DRIVE IT... I do :)

    It's only original super low mile cars like SMS's ex that I would keep a Queen.
     
  2. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    #2727 EMILIO, Mar 15, 2009
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    i agree

    and for this reason i would never buy a 2k miles car for a BIG premium over a...let's say 20k miles one in great working order (knowing it would likely drive worst and i would be worried to add miles ...)

    i will stick with the driven but good cars :)
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  3. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Emilio - nice car !

    It is good to see, that you use it.
     
  4. mcg

    mcg Formula Junior

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    #2729 mcg, Mar 15, 2009
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    Mon dieu. Auction Item number: 260376386946 completed and sold for $310,000 on 3/14/09. Wink, wink, nod, nod. 1121038 was a table pounding buy in relation to this result.
     
  5. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    tks Ralph

    i cannot wait to see pics on yours on the road again
     
  6. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    1038 was a smoking deal imo...still i find VERY hard to believe the skirts car sold for well over 230k euro in its conditions
     
  7. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #2732 joe sackey, Mar 15, 2009
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  8. J Ingram

    J Ingram Formula Junior

    Aug 12, 2006
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    Beautiful car Emilio! I'll post pics of mine after washing it.
     
  9. J Ingram

    J Ingram Formula Junior

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    #2734 J Ingram, Mar 16, 2009
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  10. alan

    alan Formula 3

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    Gorgeous! Nice Countach, so if your not using a water hose, what other kind of hose is there? probably a dumb question, just interested.
     
  11. Testacojones

    Testacojones F1 Veteran

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    How do you wash it then?
     
  12. J Ingram

    J Ingram Formula Junior

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    Thanks for the compliment. I think it will look better when the wing on tail lights are done. I now use the waterless washing system from Griot's Garage. I have one of those large dust brushes that takes most of the loose surface dirt off first. Then I use two products called Speedshine followed Spray On Wax using microfiber towels. It is way easier, takes a lot less time and looks like a million. I would say it is the equivalent of cleaning and polishing a good pair of leather shoes. Of course, your car has to be pretty clean to start. So, I don't let them get too dirty between washings and they look great.
     
  13. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #2738 joe sackey, Mar 17, 2009
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    If your 2-valve Countach does in fact become very dirty, the only way to wash it safely is:

    1. Wait for the car to completely cool down
    2. Open the engine cover and place a plastic sheet covering the distributors, ignition wires and ignition/coils, and close the engine cover

    The mounting positions of the aforementioned components and the design of the engine cover of all the 2-valve Countachs means that if you have to give it a good hosing down, you'll be applying a liberal dose of water to components that don't like water if they are to work correctly!
     
  14. AIR4C 1

    AIR4C 1 Formula Junior

    May 3, 2005
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    What color was your car? I don't know of too many S1 cars here in Alberta but I do know of a beauty!
     
  15. SMS

    SMS F1 Veteran

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    Red, Black int. No wing. The one you know?
     
  16. J Ingram

    J Ingram Formula Junior

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    Exactly Joe! That's how I used to wash it and it became too much of an effort because I like to keep it looking pretty clean. So, I just do my routine every other weekend depending on how dirty it gets and eliminate the potential engine component problems. With this way of cleaning, I don't think I will ever have to the water method again.
     
  17. Jota 5084

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  18. NSXER

    NSXER Formula 3

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    #2744 NSXER, Mar 18, 2009
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  19. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
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    Dec 29, 2006
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    I've seen the car, it's ready for a new owner and now is the time!
     
  20. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    Brian

    nice car !

    i thought about it...but i cannot justify 3 lambos at one time ...:(
     
  21. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    looks nice

    i would put the euro rear (reflectors around lights)
    it would improve SO much the appearance imo
     
  22. johnhoughtaling

    johnhoughtaling Formula 3

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    what would you take for it?
     
  23. NSXER

    NSXER Formula 3

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    You can call me a 620-229-3143 to discuss.

    Brian
     
  24. J Ingram

    J Ingram Formula Junior

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    It's being done as we speak along with the wing removal. Now that I know how to do it, I'll post pics when it's done.
     

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