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  1. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #27601 joe sackey, Sep 12, 2021
    He does, this purchased this car https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ad19/abu-dhabi/lots/r0010-1979-lamborghini-countach-lp400-s-series-i-by-bertone/784902 it's a S1 but much modified.

    I could be wrong but I always thought that car was 1120298 https://ferraris-online.com/cars/1978-lamborghini-countach-lp400-periscopio-1120298/
     
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  2. Marcello

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    #27602 Marcello, Sep 12, 2021
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    Marcello Formula 3

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    #27603 Marcello, Sep 12, 2021
  4. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #27604 joe sackey, Sep 12, 2021
    I think 0296 is here in the USA.
     
  5. Marcello

    Marcello Formula 3

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    #27605 Marcello, Sep 12, 2021
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  6. EMILIO

    EMILIO F1 Veteran

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    #27606 EMILIO, Sep 13, 2021
    correct
    early LP400S car
    now being restored, sold him parts for it
     
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  7. ken qv

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    #27607 ken qv, Sep 14, 2021
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  8. EarlyCat

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    Shot gun shack in another part of the world
    #27608 EarlyCat, Sep 14, 2021
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  9. alan

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    #27609 alan, Sep 14, 2021
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    alan Formula 3

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    #27610 alan, Sep 14, 2021
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    alan Formula 3

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    #27611 alan, Sep 14, 2021
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  12. Spyder-Man

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    #27612 Spyder-Man, Sep 14, 2021
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  13. alan

    alan Formula 3

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    #27613 alan, Sep 14, 2021
    I'm assuming and hoping for a recreation. Hopefully spot on accuracy. I know a recreation is not the same as the real thing but it is so much better than nothing which is what we have had for about 45 years. I am unbelievably excited myself.
     
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  14. ken qv

    ken qv Formula 3

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    #27614 ken qv, Sep 14, 2021
    Prepare to be underwhelmed…. Again
     
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  15. Spyder-Man

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    #27615 Spyder-Man, Sep 15, 2021
    Looks like they had a great time. We were going to attend, but with Covid and other commitments, a bridge too far this year. However, some great rare metal there, the Vector for one and also a gorgeous Isdera Imperator!
     
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  16. Peter K.

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    #27616 Peter K., Sep 15, 2021
    Just leave the Countach alone.
     
  17. Peter K.

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    #27617 Peter K., Sep 15, 2021
    From what I am told, they are putting the seat in production again as a desk chair. Nah, I made that up.
     
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  18. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #27618 joe sackey, Sep 15, 2021
    A recreation by the original maker is interesting, however, because it is likely being built without the benefit of restoring the original, without spot on accuracy (which Lamborghini is not known for) it's legitimacy will be diminished.

    At least with the fabled Jaguar XJ13 which made a storied second coming, the wreck of the MIRA-crashed car was available as a starting point, and even then, Jaguar still issued a statement saying "The car that can be seen today is not an exact reproduction of the original".
     
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    #27619 alan, Sep 15, 2021
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    #27620 orangelp400, Sep 16, 2021
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    orangelp400 Karting

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    #27621 orangelp400, Sep 16, 2021
    Pics above have not been seen before. Taken 2005 in Yorkshire. If the current owner contacts me I have a few more and the negatives.
     
  22. Peter K.

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    #27622 Peter K., Sep 17, 2021
    Read what Lamborghini wrote. It paved the road to the future...."Now It Is Back On The Road"

    Folks, they restored what was left of the Prototype. And why not? We've talked about that car, on here, on and off for 20yrs about this topic.
    In the photo, could those be the very road that that car was testing on...........
     
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    #27623 Spyder-Man, Sep 17, 2021
    I hope this is the case. But seeing as the wreck location or proof of life has not been seen for many years. It would be amazing if Lambo have had the car all this time?
     
  24. sp1der

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    #27624 sp1der, Sep 17, 2021
    Indeed, but even building a 'toolroom' copy would be good - I hope it's not just a cosmetic look a like on a standard production chassis.
     
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  25. Rossocorsa1

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    #27625 Rossocorsa1, Sep 17, 2021
    IF the original demolished prototype actually survived scrap, the chassis repaired/restored and a significant amount of the original components were used to piece the car back together for a complete restoration true to the original, than yes, that would be something very special. If it’s just a reproduction, please leave well enough alone.
     
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