Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

One more of this stunning Canna di Fucile Downdraft

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Here is a public listing for him:

Monsieur Pierre Brignole,
118 Boulevard de Champing,
94210 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés,
France

Telephone: 326087772

 

Flashback - February 1987, Automobilismo magazine.

Formula 1 driver Pierluigi Martini drives his Downdraft in a piece where the magazine went out on to the Autostrada and recorded a terminal velocity of 295 kph (183.305 mph) using Correvit electronic timing equipment attached to the rear of the Countach.

They calculated the speed @ 5th gear per 1,000 rpms to be 39.8 kph, so this car was topping out @ 7,400 rpms.

Interestingly, this Downdraft does not wear the EE.426.AK plates attributed to Martini’s car in the past, instead it is the EE.202.AK that is featured in the factory’s own Press literature (including the owner’s brochure) and more. The car was wingless and sported a standard, exhaust system.

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Martini behind the wheel.

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I would love to find out which chassis number this is.

Replete with Automobilismo stickers in the factory yard.

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On Days Like These

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Lamps Ablaze.

Few things can duplicate the experience of a blast in the Countach

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Lights off, lights on.

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We uploaded a few images to our Flickr account, I wont even try and embed them here as the transfer process degrades the resolution significantly, instead, here are a few of the links for your viewing pleasure:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/26084055348/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/26084037648/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/26084020598/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/26083982588/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39058706515/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/28177115899/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/28177101759/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39246510274/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39058617525/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39956651581/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39246440704/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39956551291/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/39924665392/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/28176935979/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/25085391117/in/photostream/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/joesackeyclassics/26083750828/in/photostream/

 

Downdraft JLA12307, what more can we say?

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Bianco/Bianco Downdraft reported sold for $689,000

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What a collection.

FLA12831 perhaps one of the most beautifully original Downdrafts in the company of a Stratos and Turbo Carrera of similar disposition, all 3 icons belonging to a thoughtful gentleman collector.

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Not fully restored, but Bianco/Bianco is sought after, a client has turned down $750k for his, so yes, this appears to be a nice deal.

 

FLA12831 and the 3.0 930 Turbo Carrera renowned as the ex-New York Auto Show car

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