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  1. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #9776 joe sackey, May 20, 2011
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    What do you mean the "Californian way" ??

    Don't insult anyone's intelligence. Everyone commenting here is a seasoned or long-time Countach owner with lots of experience with these cars. If the Californian way is not to show a pic of a Countach's speedo/odo with corrosion and claim it is just "dust" then you are right, you should have taken the time to refurbish the car before posting pics of something you claim has no issues. Should we not believe our eyes? Park the attitude and show a little humility when trying to solicit interest in a motorcar you are selling.

    You are quick to point out what you THINK might be issues with other people's cars, so please expect the same treatment.
    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=140523879&postcount=9718

    On with the discussion gentlemen :)
     
  2. vaholtorf

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    #9777 vaholtorf, May 20, 2011

    yes, let us get off the topic of cars for sale!

    Regarding the Countach at Laguna Seca, that is great! I had the good fortune of riding in Steve Leffert's DD Countach (ex Roy Cats, and now owned by another forum member) around several laps of Laguna Seca. I have pics that I need to post. This car really was fast and the brakes worked great for a few hot laps and it had no trouble against the then new BMW M3s on the track with us. This was around 2002 or 2003. Talk about a great sound and great fun. I know that the brakes start to fade after a few really fast laps, but those that say the Countach is a poser are totally wrong. They really are very competent for club track days, especially given their age.
     
  3. ralfabco

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    #9778 ralfabco, May 20, 2011

    With that being the case, I would not expose your 'special' car, on this chat board.

    I would at least place an advertisement in the D.R., and mention price on application.
     
  4. ralfabco

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    #9779 ralfabco, May 20, 2011
    Exactly !


    No reason to waste the time, of any potential American buyers, who may have ideas of importing the car into the USA.

    Who is jealous ?
     
  5. joe sackey

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    #9780 joe sackey, May 20, 2011
    I agree, the brakes are the Achilles Heel, but remember it is a road car, so that's what you get. However the handling and the sound are worth the experience by itself.
     
  6. joe sackey

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    #9781 joe sackey, May 20, 2011
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    I am preparing to do another little shoot at this abandoned office location, so I thought to post these images of the ex-Silvera LP400 up just to change the subject :) although I'm not sure I will succeed in doing that!

    One might note that the motorcar has been prepared in the "Californian Way". Terrible. Awful.
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  7. Peter K.

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    #9782 Peter K., May 20, 2011
    Now THAT'S an engine compartment!
     
  8. M.B.

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    #9783 M.B., May 20, 2011
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    wow, i really like this picture... VERY nice... the SW gauges in the blue dash look soooo good! white blue leather also sooo nice in combination with the tahiti blue.. i just reed that the money is gone in the USA and that all countachs are comming to Europe so lets make a deal!!! :)
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  9. joe sackey

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    #9784 joe sackey, May 20, 2011
    Thank you Marcel for your kind comments, I appreciate them because we are proud we took the trouble to return the car to its original glory.

    Money gone in the USA? Dont think so :)
     
  10. S_A

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    #9785 S_A, May 20, 2011
    What a superb images. Absolutely stunning.!
     
  11. Countachqv

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    #9786 Countachqv, May 20, 2011
    I was wondering about the DOT rules. I NEVER have seen a Anniv downdraft in the
    USA. I doubt they are allowed to be imported. At least until they make it to 25 years.
    After the 25 years, I can see quite a bit of interest in importing downdraft Anniv. That is is the US consumer has appetite to buy a a high exchange rate.
    Despite the questionable look, many people like them in this country.
     
  12. Countachqv

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    #9787 Countachqv, May 20, 2011
    To get an engine that clean , I assume it has been taken entirely appart and each piece replaced or cleaned right? ther is no way an engine can get that "new" just on chimical sprayed on. Is ther a chance to get any secret here ?
     
  13. joe sackey

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    #9788 joe sackey, May 20, 2011
    No secret. The engine on the ex-Silvera LP400 was fully rebuilt and each component refurbished. All original components were re-used.
     
  14. joe sackey

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  15. EMILIO

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    #9790 EMILIO, May 21, 2011
    ah ehm

    M. my friend....i do not want to sound like a smart-a.. ......
    ....but do you remember when i told you to buy that car ?? ;)
     
  16. EMILIO

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    #9791 EMILIO, May 21, 2011
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  17. M.B.

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    #9792 M.B., May 21, 2011
    eh... stop talking about that!!... :)
     
  18. M.B.

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    #9793 M.B., May 21, 2011
    sooo nice, i love the shot from the frontwheel with the 205 tyre on, this car will stay my personal favorite S1, think Tony will agree on that..
     
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    #9795 EMILIO, May 21, 2011
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    ...Ok!

    but just because you are a good guy and a friend!

    ...and because i am still kicking myself for not having bought it myself!!!!!!!! ;)
     
  21. M.B.

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    #9796 M.B., May 21, 2011
    hahaha LOL you are as stupid as i am: selling a nice /special S1 with SW gauges, lets cry together hahaha
     
  22. Peter K.

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    #9797 Peter K., May 21, 2011
    Marcel stop *****in, you told me that one day you will buy another S1........these are the days and Joe has it for you to buy
    :):):):):):):):)
     
  23. joe sackey

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    #9798 joe sackey, May 21, 2011
    I can think of a number of people besides who were *cough* advised to buy the car.
     
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    #9799 joe sackey, May 21, 2011
    Very very nice, and thank you for sharing, really.
     
  25. joe sackey

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    #9800 joe sackey, May 21, 2011
    Dont say I didn't tell you.
     
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