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  1. joe sackey

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    #13776 joe sackey, Aug 7, 2012
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    You were quite generous, considering the price paid for the S2 that I sold EM (Andrew's dad). Have you seen this car?
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    #13777 joe sackey, Aug 7, 2012
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    C, do you know how many LP400 Periscopas were made by the factory with quad (4) Carello Driving Lamps??

    This is reported as 1120200 when new in Japan.

    I am aware of one other car, and I think I sent you a pic of it a few years ago coming down the assembly line. It was Blu Metalizzato. I asked Claudio Z, and he said yes, they did some, but he could not say how many.
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    #13778 joe sackey, Aug 7, 2012
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    We have recently been debating the car on EBay for $96,000 and the question of restoration costs came up. Here is a part of Gooding's writeup on the car:

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    "...the owner invested over €200,000 and two years in the restoration, and he believes that it is likely, “the most comprehensive and painstaking restoration ever performed on a Countach.”

    ......Extremely well-documented, this Lamborghini is accompanied by photos and invoices from the restoration, and has been FIVA-inspected and “A3”certified. It comes with British and Swiss registration...."
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    #13779 geno berns, Aug 8, 2012
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    I thought so too. I know this is an un-restored example and in as-new condition so it deserved a premium, so I offered a huge one!
    Eduardo's car was a steal at the price he paid that could not be duplicated. Prices went up soon after. So using it as a comp would translate to me never buying a CT, especially a low body car that was my first choice. White over white is my favorite color combo...

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    #13780 geno berns, Aug 8, 2012
    Amazing how low the low body sits compared to the QV. As Jeff once told me when I was in talks to buy his car, "the QV is like an SUV" versus the low body stance...

     
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    #13781 joe sackey, Aug 8, 2012
    Well, the Countach LP400S S3, LP500S & QV have a stance that is still visually focused and the car remains what would be considered low compared to most cars on the road.

    Although they look so cool close to the ground, I can tell you that owning a low-body has its heart-stopping moments, and the later cars are so much more drive-able, as Emilio who went from an LP400S S1 to an LP400S S3 will tell you.

    All Countach variants have their highlights & low points (depending on what you appreciate) and that is what is so unique about the model.
     
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    #13782 joe sackey, Aug 8, 2012
    Excellent pics, thanks for sharing! I cant see the Enzo or the F40 in there :)

    Agreed you made a very nice offer and cant be faulted for stepping up.

    Actually, Eduardo's S2 was in line with another S2 (black/panna) that sold this year, and I believe that's where the real market is, with perhaps a 20-30% premium for the type of exceptional car you were considering.

    In support of this, witness this LP400S S2 that has been for sale for over a year asking $200k.
    http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results.asp?bsubmit=true&lmodelflag=10331&lmanufacturer=10066&whatbutton.x=0&page=0&lCarID=1805934

    Also, here is another S2 in your favorite color combination for sale for a long time asking $195k.
    http://www.jameslist.com/cars/lamborghini/countach/lp-400-s-for-sale-404230

    The after-market side skirts on the white car are not helping, but still, either of these cars should have sold if the price was correct.

    At least, that's what I think. Cars that are correctly priced today are selling very quickly with little deliberation, and this fact influences my thoughts on this.
     
  8. LC3929

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    #13783 LC3929, Aug 8, 2012
    Sorry, I do not know. I am only aware of the same two cars (arancio and blu met.).
     
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    #13784 Jota 5084, Aug 8, 2012
    There is also that Austrian S2, #1121158 priced at about $180K.
     
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    #13785 Albert-LP, Aug 8, 2012
    i know that car: needs a big amount of work and quite expensive, ihmo.

    ciao
     
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    #13786 miurasv, Aug 8, 2012
    Been a while since I've seen this and just saw it on Kidston's Facebook page. Excellent footage of Mr Lamborghini driving a Countach and Valentino Balboni. From the original 60 Minutes Documentary.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnvJA9Xtd9I[/ame]
     
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    #13787 indian, Aug 8, 2012
    so what price would be ok for a s2 ? Chris.
     
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    #13788 Peter K., Aug 8, 2012
    Chris, come over to the Countach Value thread.
     
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    #13789 Jota 5084, Aug 8, 2012
    Ok, thanks!

    Im curious whats the issues on this car, if you could PM me about that it would be appreciated.
     
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    #13790 NSXER, Aug 8, 2012
    I passed on this car and regret it every time I see it....was a fantastic deal...dang!

    Brian
     
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    #13791 Albert-LP, Aug 8, 2012
    I'm not allowed, sorry. The price should suggest you that's is not a mint car, as the usual request for a good car like that is 170 or 180 k Euro

    ciao
     
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    #13792 ralfabco, Aug 8, 2012
    Emilio, is too tall :D

    It is also the same case with Tony.



    I think, they should have made them, even more compact - less user friendly.
     
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    #13793 Albert-LP, Aug 8, 2012
    i'm not so tall as Emilio, but i cannot fit the lowbody cars too! Countach cannot be less user friendly, it's impossible! ;-)

    ciao
     
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    #13794 Redlambo, Aug 8, 2012
    Ironically enough Ken I stumbled across this thread http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=339851&highlight=Countach+wing
    I believe this is the 1986 Red DD Countach that you mentioned from Atlanta.
    I was told several years ago from the Michigan owner that this car was indeed white when it was sold and shipped to the Atlanta Georgia area.
    The then new owner in the Atlanta Georgia area had the color changed to Red, I am not sure about the interior color.
     
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    #13795 Taurean Bull, Aug 8, 2012
    Since we keep seeing the gorgeous pics of 112020 in this thread, I'll pose the question here. Now, it was my contention that the catalogue estimate was optimistic, but I am curious of anyone else's thoughts as to the true value of this car, and what you think the hammer price will be (pre buyers premium, etc).
     
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    #13797 joe sackey, Aug 8, 2012
    Thanks for sharing Vic.
     
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    #13798 joe sackey, Aug 8, 2012
    Brian you are a value shopper who likes deals. I don't blame you :)
     
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    #13799 joe sackey, Aug 8, 2012
    As with all auctions the catalog estimate is a guess.

    We know they spent $250,000 restoring it and it was done by the same Italians who worked at the factory when the car was originally built in 1975. Top Motors Di Salvioli L, Via Galvani 20, 41015 Nonantola, MO, tel (+39) 059549224. Orazio Salvioli was the factory foreman throughout the entire Countach production from 1974 to 1990.

    Hammer price is an even greater guess!

    Given the nature of auctions, I will not be surprised if it does not reach the estimate, but I wont fall out of my chair in surprise either, if it reaches or exceeds it, the latter scenario likely if multiple parties determine this is an unrepeatable opportunity. I guess true value will be determined upon review of all of the above. Sorry I cant be more specific, I find it difficult to value this one.
     
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    #13800 LC3929, Aug 8, 2012
    Good answer. I wonder why he needs an answer now. I recommend to simply wait for the auction result. It's only a few days until we know it... This is a great car, this is much more important than value discussions!
     
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