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  1. Lambocars666

    Lambocars666 Formula Junior

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    #21751 Lambocars666, Aug 30, 2015
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    Yes, some owners treasure them as the Holy Grail of Modern Supercars inside a museum-garage, others drive them like they were meant to be driven. They are both right! :)

    Here are some vintage photographs of this French LP400 you posted, chassis n° 1120048.
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  2. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #21752 joe sackey, Aug 30, 2015
    Victor, I like your balanced & mature perspective, I agree totally.
     
  3. cavallino1970

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    #21753 cavallino1970, Aug 30, 2015
    I am going to try to look in my archives if I find other information on this countach. I go to see if I find the owner of these years there.
     
  4. BlueBiturbo

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    #21754 BlueBiturbo, Aug 31, 2015
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  5. BlueBiturbo

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    BlueBiturbo F1 Rookie

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    #21756 BlueBiturbo, Aug 31, 2015
    The color is stunning!
    I like it better than a normal red.
    After 2 weeks of leather reconditioning and two more weeks of polishing this Countach looks brand new.
     
  7. AndrewDinCH

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    #21757 AndrewDinCH, Aug 31, 2015
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  8. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #21758 joe sackey, Aug 31, 2015
    I agree, that Countach is astonishing in person.
     
  9. BBoyJmE

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    #21759 BBoyJmE, Sep 1, 2015
    Going to make me cry! Such a beauty!
     
  10. AndrewDinCH

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    #21760 AndrewDinCH, Sep 1, 2015
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  11. PineChris

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    #21761 PineChris, Sep 1, 2015
    Beautiful car!
     
  12. SMS

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    #21762 SMS, Sep 1, 2015
    Great car.
     
  13. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #21763 joe sackey, Sep 1, 2015
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    Andrew, shockingly original down to the Vitaloni Turbo decals on the door-mirrors. Having seen this car in person, I would have to say of the hundreds of Countachs I have seen, I can't recall a more beautifully-preseved example in recent time, it really is that good and I'm sure you are proud.

    The adventure to find this car was quite special also.
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  14. EarlyCat

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    #21764 EarlyCat, Sep 1, 2015
    Awesome 5000s!
     
  15. Doc_K

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    #21765 Doc_K, Sep 1, 2015
    Valentino, I believe was just recently here in Hawaii. I really wish I had the opportunity to meet him! Seems like a genuine guy from everything I've heard.
     
  16. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #21766 joe sackey, Sep 1, 2015
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    Indeed he is.
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  17. roytoy2003

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    #21767 roytoy2003, Sep 1, 2015
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    It is quite amazing HOW many people do stop and say hi all day long. Almost took all day to get through Pebble Beach this year. Fantastic person and ALWAYS a smile on his face and a kind word for anyone...

    See you in October friend.
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  18. geno berns

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    #21768 geno berns, Sep 1, 2015
    V is such a gracious gentleman. As Lambo owners we're lucky to have him.
     
  19. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #21769 joe sackey, Sep 2, 2015
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    The thing that is special about Valentino Balboni is how he gives of his time and makes himself accessible to all Lamborghinisti.

    He is the Lamborghini Ambassador Plus Ultra.

    But what makes him invaluable is how much he gives back to the community in real terms, with advice, guidance & information, all delivered in a cool concise manner. In a world where generosity is a rare commodity, Valentino offers it in spades, and he will be remembered as a selfless, kind, knowledgeable, gentleman. What a class act.

    And he actually looks good behind the wheel too, like the Countach, he has aged gracefully!

    Grazie Valentino for all you do for us.
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  20. AndrewDinCH

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    #21770 AndrewDinCH, Sep 2, 2015
    Hear hear. I spent several days with Valentino when we went to SA to inspect my Countach. It was the trip of a lifetime. We have spent a lot of time together since, as I sent the car to him to get it recommissioned. I will never forget arriving in Bologna last Dec only to get a call from him with the sad news that his mother had just passed away. Yet he still insisted on meeting the next morning to go and see my car at his workshop.
     
  21. Richard H

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    #21771 Richard H, Sep 2, 2015
    Here certainly is a great guy, always makes time for everyone
     
  22. Ciro Izzo

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    #21772 Ciro Izzo, Sep 2, 2015
    I have to believe that Valentino has created numerous gracious "stunt doubles " over the years:)

    He seems to be everywhere at once and never under stress . A role model for sure.
     
  23. geno berns

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    #21773 geno berns, Sep 2, 2015
    Agreed and very well put...

     
  24. roytoy2003

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    #21774 roytoy2003, Sep 3, 2015
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  25. Doc_K

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    #21775 Doc_K, Sep 3, 2015
    I'm jealous, Roy! I followed the restoration of this car from Michael on here. I hope you have some fun with it! Is it still warm over there right now? Can't wait to get back to WA with my M5 and open it up on some real roads!
     
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