Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

High plains drifter, Chris Harris @ the wheel
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Very few, I think, and for good reason!

Those Suzy Haymaker muffler boxes were made of mild steel, and eventually (@ 30 years later), they corrode & literally rot away, sometimes from the inside out. I'm sure the mineral-fiber innards are all blown out by now, my notes tell me that particular Downdraft has over 100,000 on the clock.

Not only do they look incongruous, they are heavy, and don't sound anywhere near as good as a properly-tuned sports exhaust. I think the latter is more in keeping with the character of the car, whereas the former is simply one of those terrible government-mandated devices.
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That tool kit is for GLA12997, but if you need an original jack let me know.

Sometimes the Kravm wrenches and other items pop up on EBay, and that's a good way to assemble a complete tool-kit since we know exactly what items are needed.

 

Thanks.

Its coming along well.

I'll have Brad confirm the product details.

 

Thanks for the details Brad.

I have had the opportunity to examine the unbelievable paint on some of the Ferraris you have done for Jon Gunderson, and, all I can say is keep up the good work.

 

RHD Downdraft sold by Dutton 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole

 

Excellent, I know David Needham owned an 88 UK-registered E825 LYN and later owned a 25th.

Robert can tell us for sure.

 

Another car I'd love Robert to confirm
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AutoCapital March 1985, this must be the Bianco/Rosso Press car that was used in the factory brochure, it sure is an early one.
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Here is the jack we spoke about, Margaret will get it off to you soon.
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Speaking of tools, here is a factory manometer I acquired some time ago
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Closeup of the base, apologies for the poor cellphone images
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UK-registered ROD 65, based in Scotland, I remember looking over this car at Castle Combe when it was new - Bianco Perlato
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DDs back-to-back
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Here is JLA12309 today, now UK-registered E3 ULL.

I bet the owner would love to get that warranty book back!
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Another of JLA12309, I think this is at Silverstone
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Seen in Paris, DD often seen @ Lamborghini Club France events
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LHD triple white DD seen leaving the Goodwood circuit
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Blu Acapulco DD seen in Melbourne traffic
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