A LITTLE HISTORY...LP400 FACTS

Heidi and Ralph are the nicest people you can meet. We all chatted on the grass for hours.

(Concorso grass !!! ...LOL)

 

Mike,

At least you agree with me that an important car with a unique well-known color should be preserved!....Ill take that;-)

Where Doc Boston is concerned and the sale of that Countach (which happened by the way to make room in my garage for a Miura P400 SV I still have), its nobody's business what cars I buy and sell...Cmon, lets be fair.

Where 020 is concerned, I received information that it was the first one in, then exported. If you have something that clarifys that ANY other car was the FIRST, please forward it to us and we will change the posting without reservation. Just let me know....

Best,
Joe

 

Mike,

Forgot to mention, I have a letter on file from Ubaldo Sgarzi dated 1978 where he offers Gene Countach LP400 1120314. According to the file which Gene turned over to me, he declined this car stating to Sgarzi that he wanted the new LP400S. To get the car, he hired a Milan-based lawyer. Thats what actually happened. Lamborghini actually did not go bankrupt till September the 1st 1980, a year-and-a-half after Gene got his car, according to yet another Automobili Lamborghini SpA letter on file.

Also to clarify, I only remember freindly, positive, albeit breif conversations with Rod Drew.

Im struggling with your Carroll Shelby analogy and what it has to do with the Registry, but Im sure you have a point there somewhere.

Since you agree with me that Ralph should not have repainetd the car red, my observation can hardly be called "bashing", can it?

I think your venom and anger is a little excessive and quite a bit misplaced. We all love these cars. Last time I checked today, I own both a Countach LP400 and a Miura SV.......so who am I to complain?


Very Best,
Joe

 

Hey Mike,
One thing I didnt cover was the fact that I have TREMENDOUS respect for you guys (including Ralph) that work on their cars. I wish I could quit my businesses and do it for myself full-time (that would be a dream for me). But instead I have to pay someone else to do it.

I should also say that your tirade really proves nothing other than for me to note that you are in some way upset about something. Lets face it, and put things in perspective: our real lives with our families are FAR more important than ANY cars could ever be. SO, whatever is said on these chat sites affects our real lives not one iota. In that spirit, I think it is a turn-off for everyone if every posting is a (failed) attempt to prove that someone is wrong, or someone is right etc. etc. ad nauseum.

So, lets switch gears and stick to the cars and whats great about them. On that subject Mike, any ideas how to improve the "flat spot" I have on my LP400 between 2,800 and 3,500 rpm?? It runs a standard points system at the moment...

Very Best,
Joe

 

Joe-

You sure spend a lot of time letting everyone know what you own. These quotes are taken from just 2 threads!

 

Dear "1988.5 Testarossa Blue/Cream & 2005 Lotus Elise Green/Tan" as posted 6,329 times prior,
Isnt one of the points of the site to talk about cars we own????? A tad hypocritical YOU are for reminding us in EACH of your posts what YOU own. You know, if youve nothing positive to say, perhaps you shouldnt say anything....and perhaps instead of spending your day calculating how many times Ive made a perfectly relevant reference to my cars, maybe you should go drive one of yours...sorry, I apologise sincerely, I was just being enthusiastic about what I own. ;-)

Joe

 

Uhhhh.....comparing his quotes of your posts to information which you dug out of his profile isn't exactly "apples-to-apples"...

 

It would be one thing if I had to dig through 1000's of posts to get those quotes. It was in 2 threads total!!!

They were all similar in appearance.....

"bash bash bash... Now where are my Muira keys?"

 

I make observations some might not want to hear...YOU refer to them as bashing. I beg to differ. Life goes on.....perhaps we can talk about cars...hows that TR of yours running??

 

Read carefully before commenting...I didnt "dig" anything out of his profile. The cars owns appear prominently right along with EVERY posting he makes, reminding us each time of the jewels of his collection. HE was the one suggesting that Im making reference to my cars a lot. His cars are referenced on EVERY posting he makes. ;-)

 

Good thanks.

I've never heard of the Elise referred to as a jewel! lol

 

I think the Lotus Elise is a "Jewel of a little Sports Car...."
Thats exactly how I would refer to it using the word Jewel if I were describing it to someone who had no idea what it was. A great little car.
Dont quite know how Id describe the TR though...wow, I feel giddy just talking about OTHER people's cars!!!!;-)

Now can we all get a little positive? So what if I open my big mouth and make bold remarks that get me in trouble all the time....Im just as enthusiastic about the cars as the next guy....Cmon, Im the guy they love to hate (or so it would seem from these threads), but I still appreciate everyone's point of view.

 

I'm sorry Joe, I just get cranky & like Ralph a lot, so I am admittedly on the defensive side.

I do like both my cars, but they are about as different as 2 sports cars get. Unfortunately, I need to sell my TR to make a move......

 

So, Joe, you joined us recently, and I have enjoyed referring to your site for information on the cars, and have occasionally perused the ads, etc. It seems like you have stirred controversy here. No implying anything negative- I know virtually nothing about you. Perhaps you can tell us a little about your background, and how you got so into Lambos.

And, I am not doing this to provoke, or make you a target for anyone else. Just a simple intro, since you have been a focus here recently.

(and a belated welcome).

 

You missed one quote I made just today about my own cars. It was: "Sold to make way for a Miura SV that I still have...". There. Now you have a complete listing of all the quotes Ive made about my own cars....;-)

Im about to go do something, but I darent say what for fear of being assailed for going overboard again....so Ill just say happy motoring!!

 

Im sorry too...Im too opinionated, and I have to admit Ive never interacted with a better bunch of enthusists.

Now regarding Ralph's car, I did go overboard, even though I feel I was right (in my world...;-)), and my comments were intended as constructive criticism, but if they truly hurt & offended Ralph (red LP400 that is), then Im big enough to say....IM SORRY.

Now, what are you getting in place of the TR??

 

Thanks for the apology. I can't speak for Ralph, but I was at least happy to see it.

Nothing is coming in place of the TR.... Just looking to sell the car, sell our house, and find a nice quiet place to relax for a while.

 

The funny thing is Im a Financial Planning Industry veteran of the past 25 years and the cars are truly a hobby (nobody except my wife believes me!!!)

People started asking me to find special cars for them as I have a bit of a 'nose' for that sort of thing, and found myself having to accept a small fee so as not to have ALL my time wasted...

My collection has been a revolving one in which I would often sell say a Miura, BUT ONLY because I knew of a better one.

I think I was drawn to Lamborghinis 25 years ago when I read of Ferruccio's stubborness, tenacity, and can-do attitude. I thought, "thats me!" (Im sure nobody notices my stubborness...LOL) And that, as they say is how it all started....Countachs (8 of them) and Miuras (7 of them) are pretty much the story. Dont want to go into the cars themselves too much, Jerry might get pissed with me if I talk about my own stuff (kidding Jerry);-)

 

I promise, I have officially retired from being the internet police. Feel free to post about your cars, although pictures are preferred.

 

I am so lame with these things that my teenager son will have to teach me how to post images one of these weekends (IF he has time, he says! LOL)

Joe

 

this explains it all

Brokers give exotic cars a BAD name

 

I know, I know, even though I hardly qualify as a broker...but somebodys gotta find 'em, and convince the elderly owner to sell 'em, so you guys can have fun with them, right?......Guys??? Hello..? Anybody looking for a used car??? ;-)

 

Joe,
i am a huge lambo fan, even as far away from you for the cars i own.......

aniway i am very interested in what lambo/model/year you owned and still have and most important witch are your favourites
tks in advance for your time

 

Emilio,
I want you and everyone else to know that for 25 years all I did was help fellow Lambo owners find cars and parts etc. Just ask the Lamborghini Club of America (Jim Heady), OR the Lamborghini Owners Club (Jim Kaminski). Recently, because my time is limited, Ive commercialized my activities a little to compensate for time away from my real business, but guys I find some of the very BEST Lamborghinis out there. REALLY, if you are looking, I WILL HELP you...
Ive owned every Countach made. LP400, LP400S, LP500S, LP5000QV, and Annivesario. Ive driven them all extensively. I know them well. Ive maintained them. Ive loved them. Ive hated them. Ive adored them.
Today I have one LP400.
Ive owned 7 Miura SVs. Same sentiments as above. Today I have one P400SV.
Thats it for the Lambos today, 1 LP, 1 SV. Im sure youve gathered by now these 2 are my favorites, after all, they are all that remain...;-)
Then I have a 1977 first series Porsche 930 (no catalyst, no intercooler, no 5th gear, just 3 liters....from an era when less was more!) and some English and German cars no-body cares about, at least not on this site!

Once again, Im sorry some of my strong sentiments have upset others (perhaps Ill have to apologize in each future posting), but I really thought car guys have thicker skins...but apparently not!

Very Best,
Joe Sackey
www.lamborghiniregistry.com