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Countach, the ultimate supercar

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  1. sp1der

    sp1der F1 Rookie

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    Wing seems very far forward too
     
  2. GTAV6

    GTAV6 Karting

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    I have a small picture of it from the rear and the wing looks to be in approximately the normal position relative to the rear of the car - so I would wonder if it is a factory wing on custom legs? (i.e., a more laid back angle)

    The louvres on the engine cover are black, too, an intriguing touch...
     
  3. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    I posted this car in the thread @ 5 years ago http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/141182039-post11773.html, it is significantly modified inside & out.
     
  4. Spyder-Man

    Spyder-Man Formula 3

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    Joe, you lead where others follow :)
     
  5. Countach88.5

    Countach88.5 Karting

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    #23305 Countach88.5, Mar 22, 2017
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    Yup,
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  6. Countach88.5

    Countach88.5 Karting

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    nope, we fitted a small tank in the corner of the engine bay, supplied by the original fuel system, and ran the fuel injection pump from that. I will try and find a photo.
    There was a certain amount of fabrication involved, but not a lot (my bill only shows one part). My only gripe is that I was guessing somewhat at the size of TB I needed, and the original injectors wouldnt fit, so smaller ones were needed, costing significantly more.
    I miss the popping and banging, but, she starts with just a turn of the key.
    original:
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56Evxlqmte0&index=9&list=PL5893B5A1841D4EAD[/ame]
    now:
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOgrm9Bul5Y&list=PL5893B5A1841D4EAD&index=59[/ame]
     
  7. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    We've got the carbs & ignition on our GLA12997 properly dialed-in and it starts at the turn of a key, hot or cold, there is a video somewhere demonstrating just that.
     
  8. Ellagirl

    Ellagirl F1 Rookie

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    Great fun to see people around the world tinkering/modifying our cars,to me ,the DD will have to remain a DD, as much as a fuelie has to remain a fuelie, the right fuelpressure and full carb bowls,a few quick squirts from the acc pumps, should fire this baby right up. Just as my fuelie does, click the key to start pos,then back,pumps run 3 or so sec ,the car barks to life instantley. Only annoying thing is the idle stays up there, a tad to long. When cold,
     
  9. hashiriya

    hashiriya Formula Junior

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    Wait, how cold is considered cold in your area?? You've got no choke, right?
     
  10. Countach88.5

    Countach88.5 Karting

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    Im in the UK, its freezing over here, so a carb without a choke is not a good idea, let alone 6 of them. I want to let her warm up without me having to feather the throttle or set the idle to high (I have had problems with neighbours)
     
  11. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    No choke, I'm in California.

    By cold start, I'm referring to the first start of the day after the car has been sitting, say overnight, not the weather temperature per se.
     
  12. GaetanVDK

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    #23312 GaetanVDK, Mar 23, 2017
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  13. GaetanVDK

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    #23313 GaetanVDK, Mar 23, 2017
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  14. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #23314 joe sackey, Mar 23, 2017
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  15. em42

    em42 Formula 3

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    Mercedes dealership in the back, that explains!
     
  16. Redlambo

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8lT1o0sDwI[/ame]
     
  17. EMILIO

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  18. Lemacc

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    #1120002

     
  19. JohnMH

    JohnMH Formula 3

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    #23319 JohnMH, Mar 25, 2017
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    Should be a 'C' if mine is anything to go by. 12550 is a 1982 model?
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  20. GaetanVDK

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    C is what i thought too, but a few times D was mentionned here. Thanks,

     
  21. GaetanVDK

    GaetanVDK Karting

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    CURRENT VALUATIONS

    What are today's prices?

    Let's take as an Example the following Countach:
    "Color black or white. European delivery, 30.000 KMs, perfectly restored by the best, new perfect paint, engine redone and still bearing its original interior. No pouch with books or tools. Car in Europe. "

    What are today's prices to all of you?

    - LP400S1 low-body (50 units) ???
    - LP400S2 low-body (105 units) ???
    - LP400S3 (82 units) ???
    - LP5000S (323 units) ???

    Any if you want to list any premiums for anything special please do (options, rare color, etc).

    Thanks!
     
  22. cnpapa24

    cnpapa24 F1 Rookie

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    That's an interesting and specific set of criteria.
     
  23. GaetanVDK

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    Its just an Example, its mainly to gauge the price difference between a S1,S2,S3 and 5000S using the same criteria.

     
  24. Spyder-Man

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    An example you have to sell? ;-)
     
  25. GaetanVDK

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    No actually looking to buy ;-)

     

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