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  1. EMILIO

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    #4876 EMILIO, Nov 30, 2009
    i know of a pink 5000S with blue interior but not QV...
    that would be too much to me ;)

    are you sure about the QV, Marcel? never heard of it
     
  2. em42

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    #4877 em42, Nov 30, 2009
    I remember seeing a pink Countach in Paris a long time ago. I think it was around 1985... Unfortunately, no picture!
     
  3. joe sackey

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    #4878 joe sackey, Nov 30, 2009
    Yes correct, not a QV, but an LP500S # 12555. Color-matched to the first owner's wife's favorite blouse as lore would have it, and now re-painted white (thankfully).

    Also, around the same time, LP500S # 12576 was ordered in puke-beige with Tabacco interior, now re-painted dark blue (also thankfully).
     
  4. joe sackey

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    #4879 joe sackey, Nov 30, 2009
    I re-did my post after quickly looking up the chassis numbers.

    Likely that's the car you saw because it always had a "GB" sticker on rear so he likely drove it abroad, and I have never encountered or noted another pink one.
     
  5. EMILIO

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    #4880 EMILIO, Nov 30, 2009
    Joe,
    do you have any pics of these 2 cars?

    i have a pic of the pink one somewhere...but never hard of the beige one...that indeed should be pretty ugly
     
  6. Downdraft1

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    #4881 Downdraft1, Nov 30, 2009

    Dear Emilio,

    here you go .................... http://www.autoscout24.it/Details.aspx?id=168769349

    after all what are freinds for.

    You WILL be noticed - Got it's UGLY! The side mirrors are "killer"!
     
  7. Olivier NAMECHE

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    #4882 Olivier NAMECHE, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. joe sackey

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    #4883 joe sackey, Nov 30, 2009
    Thanks Olivier.
     
  9. joe sackey

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    #4885 joe sackey, Nov 30, 2009
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    A client of mine is thinking of removing the DOT side-markers on all 4 corners (the removal of the USA bumpers is an obvious) and the rear panel. Of course returning the bodywork to Eu/ROW spec means paintwork on all 4 corners.

    Id like thoughts on what this does to the car's value.

    - Enhances it because it is more aesthetically appealing?

    - Reduces it because a virgin car now has some paintwork?

    His argument is that the cars rolled off the 'line in Eu/ROW trim anyway (I'm not 100% sure about this) so all the USA bodywork crap should come off in order to rescue the car.

    Everyone who posts here is an enthusiast, plus many owners, so Id really appreciate your input. Keep USA or go full Eu/ROW, and resultant impact on value?
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  11. mattymouse33

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    #4886 mattymouse33, Nov 30, 2009
    Thanks Joe, I really like the SE30 in Silver, will check google for a few more pics and the SE30 thread. I like the viola colour and it works very well with the interior, I think i just like the rarity of things.

    Now that is brilliant, great decision!!
     
  12. alberto

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    #4887 alberto, Nov 30, 2009
    Take it off!!! Take it off!!!! Take it off!!!!!! Take it off!!!! take it off!!!!

    Those things are SO ugly, that no argument about "originality" need be made.
     
  13. Peter K.

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    #4888 Peter K., Nov 30, 2009
    Always return it to it's original glory....whatever that may be.
    Verification on how it left the factory is needed.
     
  14. diablo30se

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    #4889 diablo30se, Nov 30, 2009
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    If done right, take them off...US cars bumpers and side marker lamps were/are just plain ugly. As far as paintwork goes...there are very few if any Pebble Beach winners that are in original paint after 30 or more years...and Countach's are very fragile cosmetically, so they are showing their age...do the job right, have a beautiful Countach and make the mark proud. Joe, that Red 88 1/2 is beautiful!
     
  15. joe sackey

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    #4890 joe sackey, Nov 30, 2009
    Thanks guys. I think what I'm hearing is the USA stuff is so hideous that it gives license for removal.

    Actually I suppose the solution is to go is to keep that junk in a box as a souvenir for the next guy, and if they wish they can put it back on! Ultimately that will have to be my advice.

    diablo30 SE, its amazing how just the USA side-markers by themselves mar the aesthetics of a Countach!!
     
  16. raymondQV

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    #4891 raymondQV, Nov 30, 2009
    IME the side markers are not the problem, the ugly bumpers have to go, definitely!
    On a red car you can hardly remark the side markers, on the black it's different.

    Another idea, keep the rear bumper around the lights and remove only the toaster on the front and rear end.
     
  17. 2NA

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    #4892 2NA, Nov 30, 2009
    It's hard to imagine a day when having those DOT doodads in place will be important to the resale value.

    I don't mind the side markers so much but certainly the front bumper could go.
     
  18. ken qv

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    #4893 ken qv, Dec 1, 2009
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    The Euro details are how the car was originally designed,
    and desired. That is how they "should" look. Euro fittings I think
    certainly increase value. Of course the work has to be correct and good
    quality and just for fun, I would keep the old parts even though it should be
    against the law to put them back on. Even American FI cars deserve an
    upgraded look.
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  19. joe sackey

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    #4894 joe sackey, Dec 1, 2009
    +1

    I agree if the original DOT parts in fact come with the car, then the EU finish can only be seen as a plus.
     
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    #4895 joe sackey, Dec 1, 2009
    Can you imagine a 'deduction' of points at a show for not having the original USA DOT bumper?
     
  21. Downdraft1

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  22. EMILIO

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    #4897 EMILIO, Dec 1, 2009
    Alex,

    tks my friend!

    i already sent a deposit to secure the car! ;)
     
  23. blown daytona

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    #4898 blown daytona, Dec 1, 2009
    I am starting to look around for a late Contauch and dont even want to look at one with those stupid looking bumpers. Looks like a cop car push bar. Are the euro bumpers even still available or do you have to fabricate ??
     
  24. EMILIO

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    #4899 EMILIO, Dec 1, 2009
    Joe,
    interesting question

    imo it depends

    i would take the big bumpers out (the ones late 500S, QV and anniversary)

    but as for LP400 cars with just reflectors.... or LP400S with the peculiar cannonball wing-bumpers: i would keep them as they are IF they are still on original paint
     
  25. 2NA

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    #4900 2NA, Dec 1, 2009
    I can't really imagine showing a car that had been so thoughtlessly violated by government.
     
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