Countach, the ultimate supercar

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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.

 

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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Emilio - nice car !

It is good to see, that you use it.

 

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.

 

tks Ralph

i cannot wait to see pics on yours on the road again

 

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

 

1120202 registered TG.100.322
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Beautiful car Emilio! I'll post pics of mine after washing it.

 

Well, I finally found a way to post pics from my computer. These are from when I used to wash it with a water hose, which I don't do anymore.
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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.

 

How do you wash it then?

 

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.

 

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!

 

What color was your car? I don't know of too many S1 cars here in Alberta but I do know of a beauty!

 

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

 

Very nice 5000 S for sale on Ebay : Item number: 300301072360

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300301072360&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us

 

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.

 

Thats Brian`s car, he posts here on F-Chat under the name NSXER. Beautiful car, but i prefer his Copper LP400S2.

 

It is my car. I need to sell it to begin the restoration on my black LP400S. The 5000S is a great car and will make someone very happy. It has been fully serviced and is ready go.

Brian
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I've seen the car, it's ready for a new owner and now is the time!

 

Brian

nice car !

i thought about it...but i cannot justify 3 lambos at one time ...

 

looks nice

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

 

what would you take for it?

 

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

Brian

 

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.