Countach, the ultimate supercar

Yes, they are adjustable

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Lol thanks. Duude could have been more comfy. That is, if it adjusts to anything close to my qv ,that being said. The LP400 plain jane basic is absolutely the coolest car ever to exist.

 

I doubt this one was fixed. Any idea if it was the one europsares parted out?




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Have I posted this before?
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Who cares! Today is all that matter .................because one never gets tired of a photo like that.

 

No, the Eurospares car was a RHD skirted QV.

 

The former Jean-Claude Mimran Lamborghini Countach LP400S, the 1981 Monaco Grand Prix Intervention car, makes its debut for the inaugural "Supercar Class" at the Amelia Island Concours. After over 1 year of carefully servicing and preparing the preservation car with 4,000 original miles, it was an honor to receive the Amelia Award as runner-up for Best in Class. Tough competition including the Collier Museum McLaren F1, a stunning Porsche 959 S, the former DK Engineering Mercedes CLK-GTR, 288 GTO and more.

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Congratulations, looks amazing!
I hope the Patrick Mimran Pace Car #1121312 will have the same luck one day...

 

Congrats John great Countach history there!

 

Will be thrilling to see this beauty in the Countach class at Pebble Beach on August 15th.

 

QUESTION:

Currently engaged in cosmetic restoration of a 1984 Lamborghini Countach. I prefer the cleaner look and would like to go without the 5000 on the rear and just have Countach S (in addition to Lamborghini and the Bull emblem). Most of the cars that I've seen have the 5000 back there. But others have shown up without, like this one from a Sotheby's auction in 2019.

Can I get away without the 5000? Or is it too much of a no-no? As an aside, the vehicle will have a very clean appearance with Euro fascia' front/rear, no side markers, and no wing.

Thanks all.

Cheers.
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Interesting photos. I’m not an expert on the 5000S, though I’m pretty certain that they all came with the 5000 badge on the rear panel It would seem a previous owner had this removed. In my opinion, and I’m a purist, keep it stock. That’s how it came from the factory, so that’s how it should be. I applaud you reverting the other elements of the car to its original look.

 

if your car is a 1984 car, it is a 5000s and it had a 5000 and S badge...the S only is for the 400S cars (1978-82)
the 400S cars never had a bull badge while the 5000s started without a bull on the back in 1982 and finished with the bull in 1984

 

Awesome guys. Thanks Emilio and Rossocorsa1.

LamborghiniChat is the best forum for accurate information on vintage Lamborghini's. Very grateful for this site and it's talented contributors.

Here is the rear currently. It's a well-sorted car that has been kept-up mechanically, just is in-need of a proper cosmetic restoration.

Also - thanks to Joe Sackey for taking the time to graciously give me a very informative phone call regarding Countach', a few months back.
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If you’re going through the exercise of reverting the DOT ad-one, I would also have the tail panel removed and restore the flat rear panel, as it was meant to look.

 

Ciao tutti! I pictured this brand new Italian registered Countach 5000 S during the GP F1 weekend, May 1984 in Monaco Image Unavailable, Please Login The current owner of this car recently shared the VIN with me for the www.countach-register.com. So 35 years after I took pictures of this Countach, we now finally know it’s ELA12709 ! Delivered only two weeks before the F1 weekend to Achilli Motors in Milano, Italia. Image Unavailable, Please Login Fantastic news! Grazie mille! Car is updated! Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

I wonder why Alberts QV was not part of the coverage, and perhaps someone knows which one is the S1.

 

Wish the question was not asked. Now that you point it out, lot of emblems back there!
Your car, your money but factory....is being respectful.

 

Totally agree. I always take off badges/emblems. The only one on the rear of my Diablo SV is a big Bull.

But this one will be completely stock. Going for a clean original Euro look. Trying to source P7's....

 

As it rolled off the factory line is as it should be. It’s as simple as that.