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Countach, the ultimate supercar

Discussion in 'LamborghiniChat.com' started by joe sackey, Aug 21, 2007.

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joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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#22426 joe sackey, Mar 21, 2016

Lambocars666 said: ↑

You're right, I think. Probably not standard.

About the red car, it is quite certainly #1120060, Rosso Corsa - Tobacco, that went to Lebanon.
But there were more LP400 with painted NACAs and window surrounds.

The funny thing is, according to my research, the yellow one could really be #1120062 and the blue one #1120064.
Interesting how those three VINs follow each other...
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Victor, your amazing research is appreciated & valued.
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#22427 BlueBiturbo, Mar 21, 2016

joe sackey said: ↑

Nando,

It was a post-production aftermarket application that was fitted when the car was @ 4 years old in 1982 - see below by a company called B & B in Germany. The same company also fitted the car with the aerodynamic door mirrors. When the car was recently restored, the latter were removed, but the B & B digital dash was retained.
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Great info Joe.
BTW what steering wheel is that?
Looks the same as in the Wolf Countach 0148
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#22428 joe sackey, Mar 21, 2016

BlueBiturbo said: ↑

Great info Joe.
BTW what steering wheel is that?
Looks the same as in the Wolf Countach 0148
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Wolf told me that those wheels were the same type as used on his WR1 Formula 1 race-car.
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#22429 Lambocars666, Mar 21, 2016
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BlueBiturbo said: ↑

BTW what steering wheel is that?
Looks the same as in the Wolf Countach 0148
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1970s F1 steering wheel made by Personal.
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#22430 BlueBiturbo, Mar 22, 2016

Nice. Very small diameter.
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#22431 EMILIO, Mar 22, 2016
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on saturday i went to Switerzland with a friend and good customer that had to take delivery of his "new" LP400S countach.
the car is the well known twinsupercharged Series 2 most of you probably had seen on lambocars and other sites.
it is not a museum original car of course but a lot of time, effort and money was spent from the previous owner in developing this car. and you can see the mechanical works are really well done and engineered

i am sure some things are not everyone's taste... but, all in all, a cool project and i bet a beast of a countach when on boost

we drove just briefly but the sound from the V12 combined with the blow off valves is intoxicating and something to be experienced

i hope to make more pictures and have more time to drive it soon
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#22432 joe sackey, Mar 22, 2016

BlueBiturbo said: ↑

Nice. Very small diameter.
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Looks cool, but almost impossible to turn at parking speeds!
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#22433 EMILIO, Mar 23, 2016
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countach original pouch in black ...never seen an other

is for sale if anyone is looking
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#22434 joe sackey, Mar 23, 2016

EMILIO said: ↑

countach original pouch in black ...never seen an other

is for sale if anyone is looking
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Emilio I'll link it in the DD thread since a pouch with the shield embossed "Nuova Lamborghini" is correct-for-period for those cars (& others besides).
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#22435 johnhoughtaling, Mar 24, 2016
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This is why good CT variants will be all over 1M.

5,000 cars sold to people willing to pay 400-500k for a depreciating asset inspired by the original, rare, and iconic CT.

5,000 cars. Depresses me slightly bc I remember how rare a sight a CT was when I was a boy. Wait still that rare!
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#22436 EMILIO, Mar 24, 2016

joe sackey said: ↑

Emilio I'll link it in the DD thread since a pouch with the shield embossed "Nuova Lamborghini" is correct-for-period for those cars (& others besides).
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Thank you Joe
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#22437 roytoy2003, Mar 24, 2016

johnhoughtaling said: ↑

This is why good CT variants will be all over 1M.

5,000 cars sold to people willing to pay 400-500k for a depreciating asset inspired by the original, rare, and iconic CT.

5,000 cars. Depresses me slightly bc I remember how rare a sight a CT was when I was a boy. Wait still that rare!
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So true.....................
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#22438 LC3929, Mar 24, 2016

johnhoughtaling said: ↑

This is why good CT variants will be all over 1M.

5,000 cars sold to people willing to pay 400-500k for a depreciating asset inspired by the original, rare, and iconic CT.

5,000 cars. Depresses me slightly bc I remember how rare a sight a CT was when I was a boy. Wait still that rare!
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Interesting argument, good post.
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#22439 hashiriya, Mar 24, 2016

johnhoughtaling said: ↑

This is why good CT variants will be all over 1M.

5,000 cars sold to people willing to pay 400-500k for a depreciating asset inspired by the original, rare, and iconic CT.

5,000 cars. Depresses me slightly bc I remember how rare a sight a CT was when I was a boy. Wait still that rare!
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Coincidentally, yesterday I decided to get some info about Lambo/Ferrari car production.

Lamborghini:
Murcielago - over 4,000 units
Gallardo - over 14,000 units
Ferrari:
360 Modena - 8,500 units
360 Spider - 7,500 units
F430 - est. over 10,000 units
F430 Spider - est. over 14,000 units
458 Italia - est. close to 20,000 units

When I visited the factory in 2011 they said that maximum output is limited by engine production. They were at around 30 engines a day, including V12. If we assume around 25 V8 per day and ratio 458/California 2:1 we get 16 per day or approx. 3500 per year, ergo over 20000 in 6 years...
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Talk about "exotic" cars with those numbers.
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#22440 VCLG, Mar 24, 2016

hashiriya said: ↑

Coincidentally, yesterday I decided to get some info about Lambo/Ferrari car production.

Lamborghini:
Murcielago - over 4,000 units
Gallardo - over 14,000 units
Ferrari:
360 Modena - 8,500 units
360 Spider - 7,500 units
F430 - est. over 10,000 units
F430 Spider - est. over 14,000 units
458 Italia - est. close to 20,000 units

Talk about "exotic" cars with those numbers.
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inflation. cheers. clemente
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#22441 exotic30, Mar 24, 2016

EMILIO said: ↑

on saturday i went to Switerzland with a friend and good customer that had to take delivery of his "new" LP400S countach.
the car is the well known twinsupercharged Series 2 most of you probably had seen on lambocars and other sites.
it is not a museum original car of course but a lot of time, effort and money was spent from the previous owner in developing this car. and you can see the mechanical works are really well done and engineered

i am sure some things are not everyone's taste... but, all in all, a cool project and i bet a beast of a countach when on boost

we drove just briefly but the sound from the V12 combined with the blow off valves is intoxicating and something to be experienced

i hope to make more pictures and have more time to drive it soon
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What are the mirrors on this car?
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#22442 raymondQV, Mar 24, 2016

Here they are: ISA-Racing Online Shop - Spiegel
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#22443 Doc_K, Mar 24, 2016

EMILIO said: ↑

on saturday i went to Switerzland with a friend and good customer that had to take delivery of his "new" LP400S countach.
the car is the well known twinsupercharged Series 2 most of you probably had seen on lambocars and other sites.
it is not a museum original car of course but a lot of time, effort and money was spent from the previous owner in developing this car. and you can see the mechanical works are really well done and engineered

i am sure some things are not everyone's taste... but, all in all, a cool project and i bet a beast of a countach when on boost

we drove just briefly but the sound from the V12 combined with the blow off valves is intoxicating and something to be experienced

i hope to make more pictures and have more time to drive it soon
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For an LP400S I was surprised to see this car advertised a while back in the mid $300K USD range. It would have been a great project to return to original, but I'm glad to hear that it is being enjoyed with the turbos and all!
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#22444 joe sackey, Mar 26, 2016
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Victor, you may have this already, but in case you don't, here is 1121124 (Verde Abete/Testa di Moro) in 1981
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#22445 joe sackey, Mar 26, 2016
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Also, here is an iconic one from Top Wheels magazine, circa 1983, Swiss LP400S, do you know the chassis number?
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#22446 Jalpa_Mike, Mar 26, 2016

joe sackey said: ↑

Also, here is an iconic one from Top Wheels magazine, circa 1983, Swiss LP400S, do you know the chassis number?
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Love the Aston Martin V8 bringing up the rear! Always loved those cars!

Mile
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#22447 slownrusty, Mar 27, 2016

That C4 'Vette would have been properly humiliated with that company.
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#22448 Lambocars666, Mar 27, 2016
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joe sackey said: ↑

Victor, you may have this already, but in case you don't, here is 1121124 (Verde Abete/Testa di Moro) in 1981
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Thanks Joe.
Yes, I do have a copy of this magazine.

About the other Verde Abete we were discussing previously, I found a photo of the other Aussie LP400S, #1121338 : Countach S3, RHD, delivered new to Australia on June 29th 1981...
(this photo was already shared here by Jamesark some years ago)
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#22449 joe sackey, Mar 27, 2016

Lambocars666 said: ↑

Thanks Joe.
Yes, I do have a copy of this magazine.

About the other Verde Abete we were discussing previously, I found a photo of the other Aussie LP400S, #1121338 : Countach S3, RHD, delivered new to Australia on June 29th 1981...
(this photo was already shared here by Jamesark some years ago)
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Yes indeed, and the third car (Verde Abate/Bianco LP400S 1121438) is currently in the Middle East per the images I posted http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144531717-post22319.html, I hope to bring you better images soon!
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#22450 Lambocars666, Mar 27, 2016
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joe sackey said: ↑

Also, here is an iconic one from Top Wheels magazine, circa 1983, Swiss LP400S, do you know the chassis number?
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Still couldn't find the VIN of that one.
This color combination doesn't match with anything from the factory archives...

Do you have more photos from the Top Wheels magazine?
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