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  1. NSXER

    NSXER Formula 3

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    #12301 NSXER, Mar 16, 2012
    Not my car.

    Brian
     
  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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  3. NSXER

    NSXER Formula 3

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    #12303 NSXER, Mar 16, 2012
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    You are correct....and still on the car.
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  4. mikael82

    mikael82 Formula Junior

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    #12304 mikael82, Mar 17, 2012
    Are both of your cars black with gold rims? :D
     
  5. fabone

    fabone Karting

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    #12305 fabone, Mar 17, 2012
    Hi,
    I knew this car since some years but didn't know his VIN. During Retromobile, I was able to finally get it, and yes Mikael theres a difference of 11 between yours and this one (remember when I posted your cars while being offered in auction in Paris in February 2006 ?)
     
  6. mikael82

    mikael82 Formula Junior

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    #12306 mikael82, Mar 17, 2012
    That's right, I do remember.
    It would have being nice to see folks from these small circle of Countach enthuasts.
     
  7. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #12307 joe sackey, Mar 17, 2012
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    Mikael, Countachs are quite rare and its not surprising to meet other owners and find chassis numbers that are close to yours.

    Purely by coincidence I have owned 3 cars that were chassis numbers directly one-after-the-other! I just thought about that. 1121034, 1121036 & 1121038!!
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  8. Anderson

    Anderson Karting

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    #12308 Anderson, Mar 17, 2012
    Mikael82:

    Both cars were originally Blu Acapulco (not black). I am not sure if David J. Anderson's car has gold wheels? Perhaps.

    David R.
     
  9. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #12309 joe sackey, Mar 17, 2012
    My understanding is that David R's car came with no wheels, so he bought a set of Bravos, which he then subsequently sold (if memory serves) when he gave up on the project to a Canadian gentleman who put them on a non-S1 Countach with an LM engine block. Yes, I know, its sounds strange!
     
  10. Keirmon

    Keirmon Karting

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    #12310 Keirmon, Mar 17, 2012
    I don't think an LM block could fit in a Countach without MAJOR modification. I've got a spare (but badly damaged) LM block and it sits 6" off the ground and is much taller than the Countach body. I guess the sump could be replaced, but the overall shape is drastically different.
     
  11. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #12311 joe sackey, Mar 18, 2012
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    Agreed, it doesn't seem appropriate, but some people don't let anything stop them!

    In the words of the car's owner at the time:
    "This car was formerly owned by John Robertson. It was extensively modified over a period of 2 years by Bob Wallace and can be seen behind Bob in the photo in Peter Lyon's 'The Complete Book Of Lamborghini'. Modifications: The engine is a LM002 QV engine, stroker plates removed, custom crank, cams, intake manifold, higher compression pistons, custom rods, standard downdraft Webers."

    Obviously the engine cover has been modified for clearance.
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  12. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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  13. EarlyCat

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    Shot gun shack n another prt of the World GS KW KY
    #12313 EarlyCat, Mar 18, 2012
    Yes completely altered, and sold cheap!!!
     
  14. Keirmon

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    #12314 Keirmon, Mar 18, 2012
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    More like crowbarred!
    Wow, I am impressed, and confused at the same time.
    I've got 2 spare Lr802's (950hp Lambo marine) for the next project. Those are twice the size of the LM motors!


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  15. blown daytona

    blown daytona Formula 3

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    #12315 blown daytona, Mar 18, 2012
    That is one exotic marine engine!!! Not the norm in the marine world where blown big block chevy's are the norm
     
  16. BlueBiturbo

    BlueBiturbo F1 Rookie

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    #12316 BlueBiturbo, Mar 18, 2012
    Is that a CT interior on the wall ? COOL !
     
  17. Downdraft1

    Downdraft1 Formula Junior

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    #12317 Downdraft1, Mar 18, 2012
    Block is the same - only the oil pan is different (I think).
     
  18. CK7684

    CK7684 Formula 3

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    #12318 CK7684, Mar 18, 2012
    I'd love to put one of these in my boat :)
     
  19. Keirmon

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    #12319 Keirmon, Mar 18, 2012
    They are not the same, unless the early models were. The 90 version is definitely taller. I had the unfortunate luck of having to source the last one at the factory to replace a blown one.


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  20. Keirmon

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    #12320 Keirmon, Mar 18, 2012
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  21. Jota 5084

    Jota 5084 Formula 3

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    #12321 Jota 5084, Mar 18, 2012
    I belive this car is in Norway now.
     
  22. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #12322 joe sackey, Mar 18, 2012
    Switzerland is what my intelligence tells me.
     
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    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #12324 joe sackey, Mar 18, 2012
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  25. SupercarGuru

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    #12325 SupercarGuru, Mar 18, 2012
    Wow. I just fell in love.
     
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