Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

I would much prefer a dedicated thread to those who have unmolested, pure cars and who have dedicated their time and effort to preserving their cars as the factory intended.

 

I think there's a distinction between "as the factory intended" and "as the factory were forced to do". I don't think the factory intended the Countach to have the DOT appendages, but were forced to.

 

Yes we are on the same page 99.5%.

The MacF1 import program was an outsourced deal with the same intent the only difference being a group of lawyers deciding the best way to skirt.


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As one who hopes to be a downdraft owner one day, one thing I would love to see more of is deeper analysis into the original parts, componants and materials used by Lamborghini, and the best present-day solutions to either acquire OE parts or the finest matching solutions available today. Having said that, I understand that this comes from questions regarding specific topics related to the cars.

 

Very difficult to put a fine point on some of these topics- the Bertone DD lost its side mirrors a long time ago.. replaced by very Out of Place ones imo.. is this car “modified”?

OE Parts: I thought we had a sticky for cross over Parts? Either way Raymond,Joey,Mike,Emilio and many others have shared Parts knowledge- many bolt on items were widely used ie a/c compressor, alternator, brakes.. Lamborghini did not design or build such parts. In fact, what Lamborghini “built”, was actually a pretty short list.

 

Some is in this thread. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/countach-technical-thread-questions.402160/

 

yeah. I do not know why they did this, mostly on switz cars. they call this the Bobnard extension I beleive. I do not know where they found the beauty in it. i guess that stuff has got to go..

 

I was talking about the entire realm of mods. Do not get me wrong: I do understand people who convert for esthetics. I am not judging here. However from an hisotical point it just does not makes sense. If someone wants a euro DD they should buy a euro DD. If they like the fuel injection (and, right or wrong, we know many like the idea of not having carb tuning) then they just should go along with the ugly bumpers if that is not bothering them too much.
I'll be honest, If I wanted a fuel injection 10 years ago, I would have done the convertion. Buying one today, I would not and would rather live with the bumpers. I just become more of a purist I guess. Ideally, switching the bumpers but doing it so they can be easily put back on would be the best compromise.

 

Hopefully the license plates drill holes will be repaired soon.

 

Ahhh, got it. But, I still don’t like them.

 

Love a silver Countach.. one of its best colors imo

 

Yes! Toninos car Joe- thank you for the correction

 

Patrick, you had mentioned maybe selling..
did you ever list your car or no?