Countach, the ultimate supercar

In regards to making a high body into a low body, the body dimensions are different not just the suspension height.

I believe these are correct from a past post.

Different door size by 2" length wise
Different lower rocker by 1.5"
Lower rocker to roof 2.5"

 

We've been through this before. You CAN make a highbody a lowbody......by completely ripping apart the body and upper frame

They are completely different cars from the rocker up.
Here, a red 85 and a blue 78. This was a quick measurement. We did plan to use seamstress tape and go around the car in several areas. Maybe one day we will get to it.
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Wallace was known to install adjustable suspensions on his modified BB's and CT's.

Geno

 

Years ago, the previous owner of 1038 and I made several measurements at different points on our respective cars and came up with the same conclusion.

A couple of years ago, I was able to sit in a real low body at an event in Billings, Montana.
David A. had brought his beautiful LP 400s from Colorado to the event We discussed the height differences between the QV and the low body and David was gracious enough to allow me to sit in the car.

I can confirm that the cockpit is definitely a tighter fit. The roof is lower relative to the seat height and the floor did not seem to have as much drop as my QV. The opportunity to sit in the low body was a rare and special treat. I spent the rest of the day with a massive smile on my face.

Thank you David.

 

ok ok ok.. when i talk about "lowbody" or "highbody" i talk about SUSPENSIONS...

Just a traduction mistake

 

No problem.

One of the great things about this thread is the sharing of information and knowledge between enthusiasts.

 

one of my LCB member is asking for the geometry indications for a LP 400 Periscopa, and also for the torque to tight the wheels bolts ?

thanks in advance

 

I see that the language barrier has been surmounted and we understand each other now.

I am familiar with this car through the internet, and have several photos of it in my collection. I think it looks fantastic in this configuration myself.

Thank you for posting the video, I have an evil addiction to these videos of Japanese Countach gatherings and a new one I haven't seen before makes my day!

 

I was told by the person that shot this picture....this black Countach went down the assembly line, was fully completed (LHD), then partially disassembled to make it right hand drive (RHD)....crazy

Brian
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was told this was the very first car Lamborghini ever made...

Bottom picture..."where should I put this extra Countach seat? Just set it over there against #1"

Brian
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Meh, minor miscommunication. Work through lunch and be right back on schedule.

 

all these 3x one off have been saved, the Urraco & Espada belong to Tonino Lamborghini private Museum at Funo, accessible to Public.

The one in the middle, 350 GTV, belongs to private collector in Europe who "rarely" shows it in an event...

Knowing he is reading and his friends too, I'm taking the opportunity to advise him to open a Museum, for instance like Bob Forstner has done in Stuggart or the factory at Sant'Agata Bolognese... in order to allow the Lamborghini Community to access such nice collection instead of keeping his jewels hidden.

 

WOWWWZA. Is it a sin if I said I actually prefer this look to a S1??? Those mirrors and that stance and those wheels complete the look. Wild.

 

The perfect picture,angle, stance, amazing, no wing, lights up/on ,thats it, i am driving my car this weekend.

 

+1 for that top photo being the best Countach picture in this entire thread.

As if there was ANY argument that it is the quintessential exotic.

Incredible. Long live the king.

 

Those are awesome shots.

 

Joe do You know this one ?

S1 with periscopa ? I've seen the red S1 periscopa in Germany but never seen this one in the USA before,
Sorry if these pics are repost.
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Aaah.. LP400
Thanks for the info.
I guee with the price going skyrocket lately it is better if he convert it back to LP400.

BTW how many LP400S with periscope? 3?

 

1121274, it was since 2009 for sale at Lutziger, I know also the former owner personally.

IME this guy who puts the Pictures on http://www.autogespot.de/lamborghini/spots?location=Switzerland&spottype=photo
has always the same Pictures from the same spot on the Nordring Highway around Zurich, he must have access to the traffic survay cams.

 

Thanks for posting. Never seen that first picture, car looks really cool in it. Ditch the wheels though......that color, that angle with Bravos would look incredible.

 

Agree. Bravos look perfect.