Countach LP500 Prototype Replica.

Is anyone here in contact with someone who was involved at Lamborghini in the design of the LP500 Prototype to ask the actual reason for the change in the chassis design of the production Countach?

 

I don't have a book in mind atm, Joe but I do think it's an important question regarding the initial evolution of the Countach that needs answering, and by those that can. I mean the tubular structure is so different and very much more complex than the pressed steel initial design, visually at least, and such a work of art. It could have been that a tubular structure was always planned for the Countach if it was ever going into production and the pressed steel chassis just used to show off the dramatic shape, or Bob Wallace could have just found that the pressed steel version wasn't up to the job. I find it interesting and am very curious how the tubular chassis came to be.

 

That would be really great, Joe. Thank you very much.