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  1. joe sackey

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    #4651 joe sackey, Nov 6, 2016
    Correct.

    The light-height dimensions is useful though as those are defined points on the body that can be used for measurements.
     
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    #4652 joe sackey, Nov 6, 2016
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    CAR magazine September 2014 features the most powerful production versions of the Miura & Countach, and makes for good reading.

    HLA12065 is the featured car.
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    #4653 joe sackey, Nov 6, 2016
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    This article was part of the "Story of the Supercar" Series that featured multiple covers for that month, Downdraft and Miura SV included
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    #4655 joe sackey, Nov 7, 2016
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    A deep rumble punctuated by the telling sound of snap-crackle-pop, and the photographer turned round to see of all things a white/red Downdraft cruising in downtown Tokyo!
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    #4658 raymondQV, Nov 7, 2016
    No swiss car had such a alu airbox.
     
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    #4659 joe sackey, Nov 7, 2016
    Awesome find.

    I think the big box is strictly Middle East specification.
     
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    #4660 joe sackey, Nov 7, 2016
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    Someone found a simple way to showcase the entire horn section using a Lexan cover.
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    #4662 Lemacc, Nov 8, 2016
    Thanks for clarification!
     
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    #4663 Lemacc, Nov 8, 2016
    MY 88,5 in production line, very rare sight!
     
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    #4664 EarlyCat, Nov 8, 2016
    And you can see that there is not a rocker panel under the skirt.
     
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    #4665 Countach88.5, Nov 8, 2016
    I might try that....
     
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    #4666 Chaos, Nov 8, 2016
    Its not often I disagree with you Joe, but in this case I feel I have to.

    it's a great quote, massive impact etc
    however lets be honest its not really that accurate is it - whilst usually an individuals view of "the ultimate" is subjective and personal opinion but in this case the DD clearly isnt even the ultimate evolution of the Countach.


    The DD is certainly one of the most desirable versions, its the one I personally would want (I wouldn't comfortably fit in a lowbody) but its a pretty undeniable fact that the 25th Anniversary model is the ultimate evolution of the Countach
     
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    #4667 Ellagirl, Nov 8, 2016
    Sad part is , in reality they are equally quick if equipped with similar exhaust, prove me wrong.
     
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    #4668 joe sackey, Nov 8, 2016
    Nick, you don't have to disagree with me, because, the quote "The DD is the ultimate evolution of the mechanical automobile. Period." wasn't made by me :D it was made by the owner of Downdraft FChatter who emailed it to me :) so, you're disagreeing with him, meanwhile you & I are still the best of friends, because I know what you mean when you talk about the ultimate evolution of the Countach and I concur.
     
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    #4669 joe sackey, Nov 8, 2016
    Good eye Joey.
     
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    #4670 joe sackey, Nov 8, 2016
    All Downdraft, QV or 25th, have the same performance, this is common-knowledge and nobody has suggested any different.
     
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    During one of my tours at Lamborghini I was shown a giant Autoclave they used to cure fiberglass components. I was impressed because most hand laid fiberglass is air cured in its' mould. The autoclave was that extra step to eliminate any air bubbles in the finished piece.
     
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    #4672 joe sackey, Nov 8, 2016
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    Looking for an original Warranty book for the period 1987-88 for a client, must say "Nuova" on the cover, any leads appreciated, TIA.
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    #4673 joe sackey, Nov 8, 2016
    Fantastic. Was this in the 80s?
     
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    #4674 EMILIO, Nov 8, 2016
    e mail sent
     
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    #4675 Ellagirl, Nov 8, 2016
    My mistake,I thought for shure you wrote both QV variants,all good������
     
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