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  1. S_A

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    #3726 S_A, Oct 6, 2009
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    I found today a quite interesting magazine local magazine store.
    "Octane Classic & Performance Cars issue 77/2009."

    Lamborghini vs Ferrari
    Clash of the Titans
    Lamborghini 350GT vs Ferrari 330GT
    Lamborghini Miura SV vs Ferrari Daytona
    Lamborghini Countach LP400 vs Ferrari 512BB
    Lamborghini Diablo vs Ferrari 550 Maranello
    Lamborghini Murciélago LP670 SV vs Ferrari 559 Fiorano HGTE.

    I haven't read that yet, but seems quite good.
    Has anyone heard about this?

    All Lambos are right hand drive.
     
  2. Anderson

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    #3727 Anderson, Oct 6, 2009
    Lets not forget that Wilt Chamberlin once owned a 5000S! Not sure of his height but he was over 6ft 8in and surely he was a bit scruntched.
     
  3. Redlambo

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    #3728 Redlambo, Oct 6, 2009
    Yes on both.
     
  4. ApexOversteer

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    #3729 ApexOversteer, Oct 6, 2009
    What language is the magazine in? Can you scan and post the relevant articles? Would deserve its own thread if you could...
     
  5. qvpower

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    #3730 qvpower, Oct 6, 2009
    I dont think he drove it... its probably been driven by the women he has been with....lol
     
  6. Downdraft1

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    #3731 Downdraft1, Oct 6, 2009
    Several years back a Countach spare wheel/tire was for sale on ebay, seller mentioned it was from Wilt Chamberlain's car which was modded in order for him to fit. I always imagined his feet and pedals in the front trunk - bet his head was touching the headboard though ...............
     
  7. ilconservatore

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    #3732 ilconservatore, Oct 7, 2009
    Man, that would be a lotta miles...
     
  8. smglop

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    #3733 smglop, Oct 7, 2009
  9. joe sackey

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    #3734 joe sackey, Oct 7, 2009
    From what has been published by others, his Countach had the seat entirely removed for him to fit in. A racing mat was used instead.

    He claims in his book that he drove if all the way from New York to Los Angeles.
     
  10. joe sackey

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    #3735 joe sackey, Oct 7, 2009
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    Turns out it was an 88 1/2...
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    #3738 2NA, Oct 7, 2009
    How about:

    "Thank God there's only one".
     
  14. Redlambo

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    #3739 Redlambo, Oct 7, 2009
    "Oh, the Humanity!"
     
  15. EMILIO

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    #3740 EMILIO, Oct 7, 2009
  16. joe sackey

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    #3741 joe sackey, Oct 7, 2009
    With the specific cars compared, for sheer driving exhilaration (isn't that what its all about?) I'm thinking the Lamborghini wins in every class.
     
  17. joe sackey

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    #3742 joe sackey, Oct 7, 2009
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    I believe this is one of 3 Countach LP400 assembled in South Africa - for tax reasons sold by the works for assembly by a company set up to complete the cars there in RHD guise. I'm not sure of all the details, but perhaps someone can enlighten us.
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  18. EMILIO

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    #3743 EMILIO, Oct 7, 2009
    correct
    they took all old lambos as winners, except the diablo

    must be said: the writer tells that the diablo is faster, rawer and more fan to drive but he prefers the 550 just because the lambo is too extreme for his taste
     
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    #3744 2NA, Oct 7, 2009
    Wimp. ;)
     
  20. S_A

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    #3745 S_A, Oct 7, 2009
    Ok nice to have some detail information about that magazine's story!
     
  21. joe sackey

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    #3747 101010, Oct 7, 2009
    Thanks Joe.
     
  23. joe sackey

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    #3749 ApexOversteer, Oct 7, 2009
    Would there be a valuation difference for these cars you think? Are there any physical differences between them and those assembled in Sant'Agata Bolognese?
     
  25. raymondQV

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    #3750 raymondQV, Oct 7, 2009
    You're not alone...
     
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