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    #8580 joe sackey, May 7, 2018
    Today I was contacted by UK-based Abi K who has been the owner of JLA12256 the ex-Rod Stewart Countach Downdraft for years.

    Abi says "the Countach as above is now undergoing a full restoration back to it's original former glory to the time that Nick Asher collected it from the Factory and then was sold on to the Legend himself Sir Rod Stewart ... the car is still in it's original paint of Bianco Polo Park with Blue leather and white piping. However now carries the rear wing from when I purchased it many years ago"

    Abi goes on to state that the car will never be sold but will be left to his family along with the rest of his collection.

    I knew first owner Nick Asher so I saw the car the day he arrived in London with it on EE plates and covered in bug spatter having driven directly to the UK from from the factory in Italy (@ not inconsiderable speed) where he collected it himself. I also remember that Nick only sold it to Rod Stewart because his 25th Anniversary had arrived. I saw Rod driving the car at least once on London's North Circular Rd.

    I never cease to be amazed that 30-plus years later these cars are thriving and a being cared for with a view to being appreciated by future generations

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    #8582 ken qv, May 7, 2018
    So cool.. i hope she drives and drives it!
     
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    #8583 wbaeumer, May 8, 2018
    Theo in the meantime was reading it and take calls to answer questions.....!
     
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    #8584 joe sackey, May 8, 2018
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    She intends to, it's going to her, and she won't be the first lady Countach owner
     
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    #8587 EMILIO, May 8, 2018
    rosso bianco guida destra
    to Portman Garage in UK
     
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    UK-registered KM 8 with it's first owner Khaled Mahmoud (Zeco) behind Portman's George Street Showroom

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    #8589 EMILIO, May 9, 2018
    nice 90's pic!
    early diablo or VT in the back :)
     
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    Early Diablo, it belonged to a former Countach owner Yinka O
     
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    #8593 Layla Khan, May 9, 2018
    Kind of addicted to this thread as it's most intriguing to read about one of the most Iconic Supercars Created.
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    #8594 joe sackey, May 9, 2018
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    That image of Rod Stewart and JLA12256 was taken @ the Theydon Oak Pub, in Epping, in Essex.

    I would love to personally interview Rod Stewart about his love for Lamborghinis which started in the late 60s and I hope the opportunity arises, he is one of just a few people I know who has owned the full Countach range: Periscopa, LP500S, Downdraft, 25th Annivesario.

    I'd like to speak with him about his Miuras also, P400, P400S and a couple of SVs

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    #8595 Layla Khan, May 10, 2018
    It's somewhat apparent that Sir Roderick has fantastic taste in many things especially the Raging Bull.

    And Mr Sackey I would certainly say the same about yourself. Thanks for a fantastic thread..
     
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    #8596 Robert W, May 10, 2018
    So was this the RHD white Q.V. being restored that you showed a picture of earlier in the thread?
     
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    #8597 Robert W, May 10, 2018
    That’s my photo! Diablo was J993CYR in grey. One of the first batch in the UK. J991CYR was the first UK Diablo, red, new to ..... Rod Stewart. (How topical!) and recently appearing in a UK Auction.
     
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    #8598 joe sackey, May 10, 2018
    Thank you, and you're welcome.

    Correct, at the time I posted it I couldn't say, now I can.
     
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