Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

Miura monikers remain exactly the same, P400, S or SV.

I was simply drawing attention to the fact that both the Miura & Countach in that image are fed by Downdraft application carburetors, nothing more or less, we don't need to read too much into this, just a fun but factual observation.

Again, the subject of this thread is referred to as the Countach Downdraft as a means of distinguishing it from the other Countach variants, none of which use Downdraft carburetor application, so it's highly appropriate and surely this is not only quite obvious but a very straightforward thing, nothing to be too concerned about. That said, for a guy like you who has been around these cars for so many decades, I'm surprised that this is not already well-understood, however, I'm happy to clarify

I was standing there when that car came off the truck with 2 other new Countachs from Italy when new 30 years ago, fond memories

Awesome, thanks for sharing these, a garage find I suppose!

Around 20 years ago I first saw an Ad referring to a Countach "Downdraft" and my thoughts were that it makes perfect sense, why didn't I think of that?

Let's also not forget that in the free world, we can call our cars whatever we want

Pure coincidence I assure you!

True

 

Apparently not

 

Back to Downdraft Countachs, 1985 RHD version in Australia

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Here is an interesting one: Swiss spec car later converted to RHD, now in Hong Kong (not the delivery-mileage car I was speaking of)

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FLA12849 a RHD Downdraft showing almost 70,000 kms

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Octane magazine's number 179 features a major 11-page article on the 80s Superstars Countach Downdraft and the 288 GTO.

I've mentioned it on my Instagram page also https://www.instagram.com/p/BgUUcxKlW_o/?taken-by=joesackeyclassics & https://www.instagram.com/p/BgW6kDQFO4f/?taken-by=joesackeyclassics whilst you're on there, take a look around, it speaks to what we do and how we like to do it.

You'll not want to miss this article as I think it'll be one to keep, it comes out at the end of this month in the UK, before it gets distributed internationally.

I just realized this is the 4th Octane magazine cover feature story we have produced in 15 years and we are especially proud of this one, I hope you enjoy it

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In just over a month it will be 50 years to the day that Valentino Balboni walked into Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SpA for the first time as a mechanic's apprentice.

I thought it was time for a replay of our short film where he tells part of the story of those early days, perhaps to remind people of that upcoming date.

If you're not attending the event in his honor, you may choose to send him good wishes & appreciation for the years of work he did putting the final touch on our cars, I know I will

 

Walter, even if you never heard the expression Downdraft from the 70s onwards, remember that many others have and have used it prolifically throughout the automotive world for the past few decades, the latter being the inescapable fact.

Even if you are a conservative person, it's worth considering the expression change is a constant, therefore, being open-minded to new things is a good thing, it makes life easier and you learn more, so, relax and enjoy the ride

 

Six Weber 44 DCNF twin-barrel Downdraft carburetors, simply fabulous!

 

Blu Tahiti on-the-move

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Unidentified Flying Object.

GLA12975 & Dominic on-the-road

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I understand what you are saying, bear in mind we are talking about a moniker, a nickname, a term of reference that is already universally accepted by many, that said, of course the initial official name remains.

Brilliant

 

FLA12863 in scenes from High Performance magazine's 1986 article with race driver & TV presenter Tiff Needell behind the
wheel, he says he drove it as fast as it would go

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