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  1. Countachguy

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    #15851 Countachguy, Dec 9, 2022
    Thank you raymondQV. Yes, the first thing I did is removed that bolt. The box itself was free to move but I had to remove the left panel to release it.
    They say that each of these cars are a bit different - must be true.
     
  2. raymondQV

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    #15852 raymondQV, Dec 9, 2022
    It works also without removing any pannels but as normal with these cars you have to find the trick.
     
  3. Rossocorsa1

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    #15853 Rossocorsa1, Dec 18, 2022
    I know this has been discussed and corroborated multiple times before. A few of us have had the same conversation with Valentino before. For anyone who still isn’t clear about Countach wings this is nice to have on video from a man that would know.

    https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRVTBkD5/
     
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    #15855 Tdoo, Dec 18, 2022
    Just a little mess about with some pics to see what they could look like .sorry to crash this thread
     
  6. 97diablo

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    #15856 97diablo, Dec 18, 2022
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  7. joe sackey

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    #15857 joe sackey, Dec 18, 2022
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  9. joe sackey

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    #15859 joe sackey, Dec 19, 2022
    I think it's a considered view with some inspiration drawn from here https://www.classic.com/m/lamborghini/countach/
     
  10. Rossocorsa1

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    #15860 Rossocorsa1, Dec 20, 2022
    Was GLA12997 Polo Storico Certified? I vaguely recall it once discussed in either this thread or the "Countach, The Ultimate Supercar" thread, or maybe I'm mistaken.
     
  11. joe sackey

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    #15861 joe sackey, Dec 20, 2022
    No, I came close, but when I discovered that all you get is fancy certification with very basic information which we already know, and the fact that I had managed to secure the car's entire factory build sheet separately (12 or so pages if I recall correctly), I dropped the idea.
     
  12. Rossocorsa1

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    #15862 Rossocorsa1, Dec 20, 2022
    Got it. Thank you.
     
  13. raymondQV

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    #15863 raymondQV, Dec 20, 2022
    When owned by me, I requested a COC, the information provided is minimal, I requested especially to provide the color mixture in order to have her painted in the future - except the name Bordeaux Speciale nothing was provided!
    I see no benefit having a car certified, this topic is around since decades, unless you want to sell the car it has no relevance in any case.
     
  14. jaisharma

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    #15864 jaisharma, Dec 21, 2022
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    #15865 Rossocorsa1, Dec 21, 2022
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    #15866 joe sackey, Dec 21, 2022
    It actually does nothing for selling the car either so there's really no point, it's basically a novelty piece for people who mostly like to show their cars and impress judges who know precious little about classic Lamborghinis and their heritage. That said, when the factory finally decides to add all pages of the car's build sheet in the certification, then it might be worth paying for.

    Agreed and your GLA12942 looks stunning, fond memories of that car from when it was new and owned by my neighbor, it looks better now than it did then.
     
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    #15867 jaisharma, Dec 21, 2022
    Many thanks Joe, some minor winter tidying taking place but I am v happy with it.
     
  18. joe sackey

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    #15868 joe sackey, Dec 21, 2022
    Are you based near London?

    I'm there fairly often and wouldn't mind seeing it again, I could regale you with some stories about the enigmatic Mr Ali Taffie which I'd better not post publicly.
     
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    #15869 jaisharma, Dec 22, 2022
    Thanks Joe, I am and that would be great (even if there is a risk my car has had a more interesting life than I !) I will drop you a line.
     
  20. joe sackey

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    #15870 joe sackey, Dec 22, 2022
    Details received, I'll be in touch.
     
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    #15872 joe sackey, Dec 24, 2022
    Wrong thread, post this in the LP400S or Countach thread, this thread is dedicated to the Countach QV widely referred to as the Downdraft.
     
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