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  1. Rossocorsa1

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    #126 Rossocorsa1, Jun 13, 2022
    I do not believe this was factory issued, though I could be mistaken. I am all but certain this is a post production leather pouch.
     
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    #127 Adamo, Jun 14, 2022
    I meant to say, is there one of those small key chain pouches for an 87 qv?
     
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    #128 Rossocorsa1, Jun 14, 2022
    Adam - It is my understanding that the Countach did not come with any factory issued key chain/ring. The key rings that are pictured are from the general era (I believe they were a dealer accessory during 25th and Diablo production). I also have two of the same key rings strictly because I like them, but I don’t represent them as a factory original item with my 85 QV. I hope this helps. They do pop up for sale from time to time. As for the pouches, mine came in little brown translucent paper bags, so it seems that some may have come with little fabric pouches as well.
     
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    #129 joe sackey, Jun 15, 2022
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    They most definitely did throughout Countach production from LP400 to 25th Anniversary.

    In the early 4 liter days these key fobs were made by A.E. Lorioli in Milan, but post Mimran I think they were replicated as they have a smooth backside with no manufacturer inscription. If anyone is wondering about the timespan these were used, note that Ferrari used their own version of the same thing from the era of the 275 GTB all the way to the era of the F40.

    In the pre-Mimran Countach cars were supplied with them intermittently and often not actually attached to the keys so they got used for something else and were mostly not passed on with the car at point of sale.

    My 1st Downdraft still had this iconic Lamborghini gold-and-blue enamel key ring as did a number of other newish Countachs which belonged to fellow owners in the late 80s.

    By the advent of the late QV and 25th supply was more consistent and they came with the aforementioned key chain and a key lock ID numbers complete with pouches, as below in the image you posted a page ago.

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    #133 joe sackey, Jun 15, 2022
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    Here's a genuine factory item from Nuova Automobili Lamborghini SpA, a Countach brochure accompanied with paint and leather samples.

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    #135 Rossocorsa1, Jun 15, 2022
    Thank you for clarifying. I had no idea. I don’t believe this topic has ever been covered on this forum, so it’s nice to learn something new. I wish more would contribute information like this. Interesting how few of these original keys rings you see on any cars today. One would think more of these would have survived with cars.
     
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    #136 Rossocorsa1, Jun 15, 2022
    So, were key rings included from the factory, or typically an add-on dealer accessory?
     
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    #137 joe sackey, Jun 15, 2022
    Being around these cars in the era when they were still being produced 35 years ago helps with knowing what was.

    The factory had a big box of them, if they remembered they put one in the car pre-delivery, I'm sure they gave some to dealers as well, but the point is many Countachs came from the factory with them.
     
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    #138 Rossocorsa1, Jun 15, 2022
    Great info. Thanks again.
     
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    #139 Rossocorsa1, Jun 19, 2022
    Mike - what Alpine stereo do you have in your car?
     
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    #140 Jalpa_Mike, Jun 21, 2022
    Alpine 7273. Mine is a 1986. Another local owner has an 88.5. It also has the 7273. And, another owner here in Washington has a 1987, also with a 7273. I believe all USA delivered 5000QV’s (1985 - 1988.5) used the 7273. I’m sure with all things “Lamborghini”, there were some exceptions.

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    #142 Spyder-Man, Jun 22, 2022
    @Ellagirl Useful information here. If only someone had a NOS boxed 7273 Alpine huh ! :D
     
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    #143 Ellagirl, Jun 22, 2022
    -pm me the details/price
     
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    #144 Spyder-Man, Jun 24, 2022
    Sure, I’ll do this weekend
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    #145 Rossocorsa1, Oct 15, 2022
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    Ancillaries belonging to the downdraft “time capsule” Anniversario, currently available in Australia. This was originally a UK delivered car.

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    #147 EMILIO, May 26, 2023
    i have one completely overhauled
     
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