Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

FLA12874 being enjoyed, FIA scoops in the windows.

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I'll certainly be using mine on the Euro Countach factory trip this year

 

Bravo to you.

It is convenient, lightweight, durable, adjustable, inexpensive and allows you to use a Countach in relative comfort to the AC, in fact you can switch the AC off and gain a more responsive car, the only Countachs it cannot benefit are those that are not driven

 

Well it's official, the largest gathering of Lamborghini cars is 251 achieved by Lamborghini car owners in Japan at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka on 23 February 2023.

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/88627-largest-parade-of-lamborghini-cars

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/lamborghini-sets-world-record-in-japan-while-celebrating-the-brand-s-60th-anniversary-211151.html

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HLA12094.

IMO the 3 best Supercars from the early to mid 80s, and the Downdraft is by far the bargain!

In fact it makes no sense that a Downdraft is worth less than the current Aventador named Countach.

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Jay Leno's getting ready for some weekend action.

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Where can I purchase these scoops?

 

https://www.acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/window-scoop-d.html

 

That’s cheap for added enjoyment

 

Goes in any Countach from LP400 Periscopa to 25th Anniversario, you can all thank me later.

 

Thank you now
Better than cupping my hand

 

Ordered a pair
12 pounds per scoop good deal
20 pounds shipping…….
Still a good deal

 

Totally.

Bonus point they look cool, and they're a talking point when you stop.

The last 3 years of driving with GLA12997 I never went anywhere without them, I wish I had discovered them in 1987 when I started my Countach ownership

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Anyone know if JLA12307 has now eclipsed 200,000?

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The utterly original HLA12174, delivered via Achilli Motors Milano, June 1987.

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HLA12094 as illustrated in the event program for Villa D'Este.

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Another original Downdraft recently sold by our friends at Curated.

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September 1988, the Kremer boys, Ferruccio and Valentino at Sant Agata, I bet they drove those Downdrafts from Germany to Italy as fast as they would go!

Image copyright @ Kremer.

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From the archives - by 1986, 15 years after the Countach debuted, it's production reached it's zenith with the car now known as the Downdraft.

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Another famed ex-F1 pilot's Countach Downdraft comes to sunny California, this time it's GLA12956, Gerhard Berger's car, congratulations JA!

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Thanks so much Joe, after a long search I'm very excited to get this particular downdraft! Appreciate your help, and willingness to share your invaluable insight on all things Countach (not to mention Miuras/288 GTOs/etc)!

 

You are very welcome, enjoy it in good health, and make sure to open the throttle the way it's first owner did! #notrailerqueens

 

Here's to all Countach owners who actually drive their cars - and Bravo Vic!

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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-lamborghini-countach-25th-anniversary-2/

 

According to the listing it had a new cambelt in 2021...