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  1. Peter K.

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    #4501 Peter K., Nov 13, 2009
    Sorry , sorry , sorry. I do not mean that this peticular car is that other car.
     
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    #4502 Peter K., Nov 13, 2009
    Or damage roof frame?
     
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    #4503 joe sackey, Nov 13, 2009
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    I would imagine damage to the roof section of the frame not properly repaired directly impacts the integrity of the windscreen's frame, judging by this illustration...
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    #4504 Redlambo, Nov 13, 2009
    I merely cut and pasted what I had said two months ago.
    I heard the car has a salvage title and that it hit a light post.

    The other Countach that I had mentioned was a roll over.
    While it looked proper cosmetically the fact remained that it broke two windscreens.
    That being said I would conclude that the frame damage was not addressed properly.
     
  5. Olivier NAMECHE

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    #4505 Olivier NAMECHE, Nov 13, 2009
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    Joe,
    does this Countach 5000 been modified by Achili Motors ?

    In fact these pics were taken back in 1991 in Belgium, all 3 CC belonged to Claude Thiry, if I remember correctly the yellow one was a LP400 converted in S.

    My interest is about the white 5000 with sunroof/blue interior, Thiry claimed it was a factory sunroof...

    Any comment or affirmation ?

    Ciao,
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    #4506 deon.smith, Nov 13, 2009
    Vic,

    Thanks for the input. Is the Vin the same as this car?.

    Deon.
     
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    #4507 Peter K., Nov 13, 2009
    Is it me or does the fronts tire look to be the incorrect size?
     
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    #4509 kc023515, Nov 13, 2009
    Don’t know about the sunroof, but the yellow one is the converted LP400 I saw at an exhibition in 2000/2001, described as “1976 LP400, redone as 5000 in early ‘80”, the asking price was 1.750.000 BEF, converted to modern currency about 43.000 euro. Any idea about the VINs ?
     
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    #4510 ApexOversteer, Nov 13, 2009
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    I'm going to step a little OT here...

    Here is something of passing interest to those noting Walter Wolf history...

    IMO, this is still true. Brawn GP is not a "new team"...

    Since I quoted Joe here, and in the interest of getting back on topic... who remembers this gorgeous creature?

    Photos copyright Joe Sackey
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    #4511 Redlambo, Nov 13, 2009
    I believe the vin for the car that you posted is ELA12668.

    Now as for the vin of the roll over Countach that I have mention with the windscreen problem I haven't a clue as it was many many years ago, at least 15.
    All I know is that it was a black Countach.

    Vic
     
  12. Olivier NAMECHE

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    #4512 Olivier NAMECHE, Nov 13, 2009
    No Kevin, I don't know about VIN.

    What I remember is that Thiry bought one or two CC from Phil. Olczyk who was selling sport cars in Belgium under "Scuderia Evoluzione" name back in late 80's and '90s.
    Ciao,
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    PS : Hello Phil... if you read this post !!!
     
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    #4513 joe sackey, Nov 13, 2009
    I do.
     
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    #4514 joe sackey, Nov 13, 2009
    Olivier: I dont know if this Countach was modified by Achilli, but I do know the cars they converted sometimes had 'creative' use of badges, so you can draw your own conclusions. Also, I cannot say for sure if the factory did any sunroof cars. I do know the yellow one is an LP400, 1120200.
     
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    #4516 EMILIO, Nov 13, 2009
    Olivier,

    do you know about the other white car? that looks an early 400S from the pic
     
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    Bill,
    Wish I knew you when you let her go....might be in my garage today!

    Brian
     
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    #4518 ken qv, Nov 13, 2009
    It will probably never leave Canada either....makes me sad
     
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    #4520 M.B., Nov 14, 2009
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    S1: best looking countach to me, here 1121034, Emilio, we need new shots of yours!
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    #4522 Diablo_4_Ever, Nov 14, 2009
    Nice, one of very few Countach registered in the Netherlands
     
  23. joe sackey

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    #4523 joe sackey, Nov 14, 2009
    The Annivesario looks good. Despite its controversial styling, it has the benefit of 15 years of Countach development, and is the most reliable, best-handling Countach built. Speaking from personal experience.
     
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    #4524 raymondQV, Nov 15, 2009
    1. personal taste
    2. the QV handles the same if the suspension setting is adjusted to the same PZero instead of P7 tires
    3. Reliability is the same, the heat isolation is better on the 25th

    Speaking from personal experience too...
     
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    #4525 M.B., Nov 15, 2009
    same experience here, only 15 years=11, very good car for the buck! In another thread someone is asking how much the costs are to own a countach, well, get a good 25th anniversario and the costs are very low! I don't know about the FI model but i seriously think this is the best Lamborghini's ever!
     
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