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  1. ralfabco

    ralfabco Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #19826 ralfabco, Sep 27, 2014
    Did you look behind the leather trim panels on the doors ? I found original paint inside of the doors.
     
  2. gurslo

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    #19827 gurslo, Sep 27, 2014
    In no way am I trying to out do this fabulous gathering....
    Mario of NY held an unbelievable 40th Anniversary party for the Countach. If memory serves me correctly he had 27 or 28 attendees show up. He was hoping to set a 'most Countachs in one gathering' record. A day I will never forget. I'm sure this group has incredible memories to cherish.

    Peter K. any idea what ever happened to the Balboni photos?
     
  3. Jalpa_Mike

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    #19828 Jalpa_Mike, Sep 27, 2014
    With the current value of the Countach, that's a whole Lotta money sitting there with all those cars!

    Mike
     
  4. Keirmon

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    #19829 Keirmon, Sep 27, 2014

    Here's a few
     
  5. Keirmon

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    #19830 Keirmon, Sep 27, 2014
    Here's a few cars...[​IMG]
     
  6. Keirmon

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    #19831 Keirmon, Sep 27, 2014
    Valentino...[​IMG]
     
  7. EarlyCat

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    Shot gun shack in another part of the world
    #19832 EarlyCat, Sep 27, 2014
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  8. jgoodman

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    #19833 jgoodman, Sep 27, 2014
    And a whole lotta wings. Despite the purists attitude regarding this, seems the vast majority of these Countaches are winged.
     
  9. islandguy

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    #19834 islandguy, Sep 27, 2014
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  10. Peter K.

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    #19835 Peter K., Sep 28, 2014
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    Yes, Mario's 40th had a lot of Countachs. I am not sure of the number, maybe 24 plus 4 or 5 other models. Don't forget, Mario bought that light brown Silhouette and LM just for the event. Actually no, 25 Countachs.....Mario's Countach was in the garage.
    The only downer, there was no lp400 there.

    Anyone remember?
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  11. Peter K.

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  12. Peter K.

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    #19837 Peter K., Sep 28, 2014
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    First and most important, this car has never had a restoration.....as we all know and saw when I got it and how rough it was. No has taken apart this car like they would for a restoration or color change. Only re-sprays and section re-sprays.

    It's been years since I had them off but I think it was all the same. Will check again, especially all around the window mechanism.

    The key places we checked, which also tells the true story, is deep inside the front wings/fenders, firewall, dash. All the same color. And, the dash was 100% original and never removed when we restored it. Still have the original material wrapped up, bagged, and tucked away.

    So far 3 owners, including myself, confirm the same color and never had a color change. There are 1 or 2 more owners to go.
     
  13. Countachqv

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    #19838 Countachqv, Sep 28, 2014
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    yeah.that gathering was great. Family like with Valentino sharing behind the curtain stories about the 60mn video and others.That was priceless.

    Here are a few of many pictures.One is of a gorgeous yellow owned by Steve Waldi, Another confirming the cake was actually a Euro DD Q, which i suspect to be in Marios's car image when he owned it and another showing somber looking people, strongly disaproving of what I speculate to be something sinister going on...
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  14. Ellagirl

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    #19839 Ellagirl, Sep 28, 2014
    Yellow is THE color.
     
  15. amc

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  16. joe sackey

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    #19841 joe sackey, Sep 28, 2014
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    Bill,

    That's an aftermarket application, certainly not an upgrade, nor a factory recommended alternative.

    The Countach steering wheel is one of the most iconic pieces of automotive art, instantly recognizable by many, and the car should have this component.

    Thankfully, you can still find these 'wheels, and our friend Emilio, for example, can supply them.
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  17. joe sackey

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    #19842 joe sackey, Sep 28, 2014
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    I have a contact in Japan who suggests to me that this gathering a few years ago @ Fuji yielded in excess of 30 Countachs.
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  18. joe sackey

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    #19843 joe sackey, Sep 28, 2014
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  20. johnhoughtaling

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    #19845 johnhoughtaling, Sep 28, 2014
    Agree Joe!!

    The Countach wheel is just absolutely a perfect thing. Size is amazing feels and looks perfect!
     
  21. mrp_e

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    #19846 mrp_e, Sep 28, 2014
    thanks

    and yep i'm a fan too, like an old school f 1 wheel, small fat no nonsense brutal

    plenty of close up in action of it in this fave

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiBMo7j5Gtk]Lamborghini Countach QV 1200 mile drive back to the UK - evo Magazine - YouTube[/ame]
     
  22. islandguy

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    #19847 islandguy, Sep 28, 2014
    Well said. Call me shallow but one of the biggest issues I have with the 25th is the steering wheel. Oh, and the shift knob too ;)
     
  23. joe sackey

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    #19848 joe sackey, Sep 29, 2014
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    Give it a chance and it can grow on you...
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  24. P300V8

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    #19849 P300V8, Sep 29, 2014
    Where exactly?
     
  25. joe sackey

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    #19850 joe sackey, Sep 29, 2014
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    In your heart & mind!

    One thing I love about the 25th's wheel is the color-coded centerpiece, and the sleek smooth look, part of he 25th's complete re-design.

    My favorite wheel of the 3 used on Countachs is the one used on LP400S to QV, but I also like the one used on the LP400 very much too, with its slimline rim and simple boss & spokes.

    I guess I like them all!
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