Countach, the ultimate supercar

Nice piece on a man that has a lot of history to share!

 

Have you already asked Rolf F. who was owning this car?

The fender flares added were the Bobnar Extensions from his second Turbo, do not really suite a regular LP400S.

Here some pictures of 1042: http://www.swisscarsightings.com/lamboclubchsaanen20052.html

 

Thank you Raymond.

The Bobnar Extensions were the first items to come off the car, including numerous 4 inch carpenter screws that held them on. Two of these screws even securing the gas tanks to the outer wings.....

Emilio sourced correct S1 400S flares which are getting close for final fitting. The car will be returned to its original look when completed.

Not been in touch with Rolf since the car was purchased in Switzerland. Additionally very little history on the car was offered when purchased. Understandably regarding the amount of serious TLC this car desperately needed.

When finished though, it will be one of the best documented bare frame to completed car restorations on a Countach, a deserving restoration for an early S1 400S.

Hans S

 

to me looks tabacco
i had senape on my 78 S and was lighter

 

Hans, nice to hear from you. We corresponded a few years back. Still working on the car I see
Looks great.
Can you refresh my memory. Was it you who told me that you are responsible for the Miura or Countach replica wheels?

 

from my old lambo stuff collection
his business card
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Peter,

Yes it was. You were kind enough to pass on Emilio's contact info and share a little history end experience with your own car.

Started working on the car again. Took a break since the owner had serious doubts that an early Countach would increase in value. Bought more cars instead. Like many, he is very interested and thrilled with today's activity in the market and would very much like to see it on the road again soon. Shirt sleeves rolled up, time to get crackin.....

Yes, I got the right people together and pushed hard to get the Miura wheels into production. Believe the Sinatra owner got a set from the first batch if I remember, ONLY for fun use, not concourse use.
Since then nearly ALL the other types have been reproduced.
There is ALOT more to this story, however, NOT suitable to share here.

Hans S

 

A picture with the reproduced Miura wheels. The owner has since secured an original set SV wheels which will be used instead for cruising around.

Have to admit, an S doesn't look bad with the wider wheels. Picture taken in 2005 after the car featured at Goodwood courtesy of Lamborghini Club UK.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp8TWQ4EquQ

 

Exotic 2008 Lamborghini Countach 25 Anniversary for sale in Denver, Colorado, Ad #18751286

 

Make no mistake about it, ALL these shows are scripted.

 

Very nice new video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TCa3Ce8wv4

 

When I said their original gold color, I meant the wheels on my car came gold from the factory but they had been polished down. After searching as many of you have it became clear to me that I would just spend the time and match from the untouched gold spare. I sent it off to get matched and after going over a few my painter picked this one. I'll post what he used next week when I can get a hold of him should anyone be interested.
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I also used another's car to match from as after putting my spare next to his it seemed a tad darker but his is an 86 and mine was an 84 so I somewhat went a tiny bit lighter in the end from the spare. I don't know if there was ever ONE gold used. I think it varied from year to year is my conclusion.

 

Looking forward to your post next week. Please post in this thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/lamborghinichat-com-sponsored-lamborghini-houston/468298-gold-wheels.html

I can almost say for sure that there were different shades over 20yrs.

 

Interesting, my 87 came with gold wheels,but black spare.

 

thanks for your help, I'm waiting for....

 

Found these pictures of Countach LP400S - #1121162 :
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What's the Story behind this car?
So far nothing known, the lambo registry doesn't have a single bit.

 

Were the side skids correct on these cars? I seem to think the S2s had none...

 

Koenig specials: Countach Tuning

 

Marton Szeles

A young lad I know did some photos of my QV and other cars on a trip though. One or two nice ones of a very dirty QV. The ruin in the back is Bothwell Castle, Scotland.

Paul

 

looks AWESOME!