Best Countach to own

Having gone thru this myself.

A) NEVER buy a Countach as an investment, come to think about it never buy a car for an investment period. Buy it because you like it and want to drive it.

If it goes up in value fine if it goes down in value fine also, at least you got to drive and enjoy..

Like Ol'Roy says if you want to look at one buy a poster. or better yet I can sell you pictures of mine for much cheaper. (hey I need to make a buck to maintain mine) lol

Think of it as entertainment, you never quite get your money back but you do end up with some great memories.

Second, try to find a car that fits your budget, and don't try to think about which is the best they are all good in their own ways.

Just be prepared to spend 20k to go thru the car once you get it. Don't think you're going to find a good one and not spend any money. Anyone that tells you that to sell you the car is lying.

To give you an idea last month I spent about 10k to get my car ready for show.

At the end of next month I'm going to do an engine out full service.

The clutch parts alone are going to cost over 15k (to do it right) that's not including all the other "stuff" I might need to do while the engine is out. I'm prepared to spend over 30k just to make sure I don't have to mess with it for at least 10 years.

By that time my kid will be 16 and he can carry the torch. After all I bought this for my child to enjoy when he grows up.

 

Gerald,

No need to be confused.

The answers to your questions about the fastest, most desirable Countach probably lie in this thread if they are anywhere:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/lamborghinichat-com-sponsored-lamborghini-houston/163765-countach-ultimate-supercar.html

The proviso is that you'll have to read all 800-plus pages. By the time you have completed them, the issues you raise ought to be crystal clear.

 

Hate to say it...but totaly correct he is here...buy for you..want a investment...call Triple X and buy some coins LOL

I only dis-agree with finding a car that is ready to go..there are cars out there with correct service records, recent work and good documents..OF COURSE NEVER get a car without having your OWN PPI done at a location of YOUR choice!!

Keep in mind also..these are NOT NEW cars...they will have to be servcied and "old parts" do wear out..go with what makes you smile first..then everything will fall into place

 

it's very easy to answer your question: the best to own is that you like best. Whatever Countach you will buy, buy it just if you you like it very much: this is a succesfull way to be happy. Otherwise, better put money in some stocks.
Triple X and Toyroy wrote correct things, so follow them. You will find tons of useful news and suggestions in the wonderful thread "Countach - the ultimate Supercar" by Joe Sackey: try to read it. Maybe some expert Broker (like Joe Sackey and others) can help you: if you are not expert, maybe better pay for some help.
And then: Countach is an old italian supercar, it's not an american light Truck than you can park outside a mall with the engine and A/C on, spend the all day in the mall and then come back and find the engine still running ad idle.
It's more a seventies race car fitted for the road than a street car. So it's very old, not very reliable, very expensive and needs a lot of care and a lot of money every year to stay health. It was sold to kings and rich people, people who had not any money problem for expensive services, that not every mechanic can do.
If you know all this and you like it, buy what you want, and as you live in USA (correct?) maybe better to buy a FI car that is easier to tune and use than the carbs ones downthere.

Good luck

ciao

 

Mr. Lay must be so proud of us right now..... lol

Well kiddos I kid you not it's 6am my time and sure enough about 45 mins ago my son woke me up on a Saturday morning saying daddy Countach.

Since mine is still coughing we're getting ready to leave for a two hour drive in daddy's 88' E28 ///M5 Dinan to Luigi's to go play with his all day.

I'm actually going to drive the car I took my son home from the hospital. Man I love that thing such a joy to drive. even the plate reads <3MY88M5 lol

 

Easy answer!

Mine!

I think you may get 2000 similar replies on here!

Paul
86 QV Carb

 

You guys are lucky.
Down here we only have one Countach. A nice red 25th. That's it.
And the owner will never sell it.

 

Without a stated budget, you won't get much real help.

And unlike vintage Ferraris (currently....and that does fluctuate) these guys are saying there is no rate of return that can be expected (use that term very loosely).

I express this by saying I want a car that is done depreciating, so while its not an investment, it is at least a preservation of capital (minus inflation).

Under that definition, all CTs ae done depreciating......now its a matter of budget.

 

Oh! So you've met my wife?


Joking aside, all of the advice given so far is spot on. But don't let it dissuade you from buying a Countach. They are true works of art.

In all likelihood, you have already made responsible life choices, like providing for your family and your future. The Countach is a car you buy for yourself. It is a reward all the "correct" choices you've made so far in life.

I've been fortunate enough to have mine for seven years. There are still evenings that, after the wife and kids are safely tucked away in their beds, I will go out to the garage and simply admire the lines and beauty of the car.

Cheers
D.

 

I did not want to dissuade anyone, just tell him what he is looking for. As i own one, i know what you are referring to and i agreed with you.

Ciao

 

Sorry Albert. I didn't mean to single out your advice in a negative way.
I just thought that part of your reply could be applied to more than just a car.
(my Canadian sense of humor).

All of the posts have bits of wisdom gained from our collective years of experience with the Countach.
Have I spent more money on the car than a sane man would think normal? Absolutely!!
Do I regret the decision? Not for a minute!!
Would I do it all again? In a heart beat !!

Enjoy!!

 

the same for me! and, as supposed, yor wife is like mine, more or less: i think we should meet and let our wifes to complain about their husbands and their old italian supercars...

ciao

 

As most have said although there may be some upside potential buy what you like, the best example you can afford, and not for an investment. Be sure to have a thorough PPI done so that you know what you’re getting into. Also consider who you would have work on the car once you get it and give them a call. Make sure you see the car in person regardless of who does the PPI. These cars do not have the fit & finish of F-Cars of the same era IMO so understand that going in. The good news is that a car with “more” miles and well documented past history with a good owner will most likely be better in the long run.

Whatever you buy be mentally prepared to spend money on on-going maintenance.

A good thread to read through is here: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/lamborghinichat-com-sponsored-lamborghini-houston/356564-official-countach-value-thread.html

Unless you've seen a lot of these cars in person in one place at the same time I suggest you attend one of the many Monterey events in August. You may find that one body style or color combination is just right (or wrong) for you when you see it in person.

Good Luck.

Larry

PS: good thread. Cudos to everyone. I saw the OP last night and wasn’t sure where it would go. Good to see you back Albert, I always enjoy your posts

 

Rain cut our day a little short.

Had fun driving my son around in Luigi's 25th, then on the way back from Luigi's I drove his 6.0 Diablo. =)

Fun day.
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My son was so fascinated by the reflection of the diablo's rim that he sat there for about 1/2 hour making funny faces at himself. lol
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For "normal" vehicles that's a fine point, however in the Countach line "best" becomes very subjective and a $500k+ variable in price dictates the questions as to your budget.

-mick

 

Leo
Nice to see pics of a kid who always smiles! Or is it just because he is always about the L cars! lol

They make all kids ( small and our size) smile!

For the OP it is something you need to figure in. It is like driving a fairground ride! Just draws people to them al the time and you will have to get used to the idea of loads of kids of all sizes wanting a phioto inside your car. Sadly that does mean quite a bit of a hammering for the leather, even when you try to explain to them the best way to get in and out. For the v small kids likes Leo's son I ask that the parents lift them in and out as they always drag their feet over the cill. Is too wide and their wee legs too small to manage

Paul

 

Earliest the better, the rest are ugly.
Pete

 

Ill second that.

Graeme

 

Disagreed, the later the better as the earlier ones have not fully matured yet

 

Or you can do what I do. I've mastered the art of dying leather.

I let my son get in and out anyway he wants. After all it's his car so he's learning how to be careful with it.

Oh and just in case you didn't notice. Look at this picture closely....

Look at the quarter window. You'll see a white 84' 5000s.


This one to be exact.
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This is where personal preference comes in and what you really want out of the car. There’s no right answer.

That said:

***the best CT is the one that starts up every time you turn the key***

 

Come on Larry, don't lie to the guy... We don't want to scare the poor guy.

We both have 84's. That doesnt happen quite the way you said both you and I know that. It's more like cross your fingers as you're turning the key. lol