Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

Absolutely beautiful French-registered Blu Acapulco @ Chantilly.
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Always love a topside view of Harry's Red Rocket.

Waiting for his video of the past weekend!
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I meant to mention this previously, I learned that the 1985 Blu Tahiti ex-Middle East Downdraft that now belongs to Mike P was in fact originally Bianco Polo Park.
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Rob, every time I see a pic of your Downdraft it looks better!
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Thank you my friend.

You can point to GLA12997 and say: "I had a hand in that restoration!".

As many people can...

 

Doesn't the wood come with the factory tool kit?

 

Nice garage!

I'm afraid I'll have to leave it to Harry to confirm the answer to your question.

They both look like Rosso Siviglia to me, and D 111 HUV seems to be directly under a spotlight making it appear to be a shade brighter, IMHO.

 

I watched the video again and I'm going to bet that his car is indeed PPG 2.464.022 Rosso Siviglia.
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Not mine, but an original gold Countach wheel shod with Pirelli P7 tire is a thing of beauty.
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More from the Countach Reunion, these images by Harry.
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We finally have the badges on again after being refinished to original spec.

Apologies for the low-res cellphone pics.
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Another quick & dirty cellphone pic.

Aligning the exhaust perfectly has been a major challenge. Ever seen a Countach with a properly straight exhaust? The connecting pipes off the headers need significant adjustment. We are finally there now and the exhaust valance had to go off to be refinished.

The car reportedly runs well and sounds great, I won't get to hear & see till next week!
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Fitment of the oil lines has been set so that they don't impede the PS air-hose, something often overlooked.
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Rick Lee cruising in London in the Downdraft, looks like an alien conveyance.
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High-speed road-rash on an original car
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Thanks Rob, as you can see on this French car http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144937702-post4101.html they look the business!

 

Incredible!

Please post the rest of his images when they are available.

We really have to see about getting this event to International stature

I do have some ideas...

 

@ Silverstone from a couple years ago
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I think badging, ID markings, and correct-for-period stickers with proper placement all make a difference and provide a nice finishing touch that speak to the effort of the overall restoration.

GLA12997's PPG paint sticker affixed to PS underside of the rear trunk-lid.
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