Countach Downdraft 1985 to 1988.5

GREAT pic!
i remember that book
i looked at it the day before going to purchase my 1st Countach
it has a special place in my memories

 

You are correct! One of the rear rims has always had a slightly flattened outside rim. The wheel balances up fine and you don't feel any vibration at speed but it still annoys me, so I've decided to send all the wheels off for refurb and to have this rim put back to 'round' condition. I'm hoping to source the OZ stickers somewhere too, any clues as where I'm might get some from? Thanks in advance..

 

Hi Harry,

Think Emilo does them. Also Lambo registry web site.

http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/TheStore/PARTS/RuoteOZ-.html

Cheers
Rob

 

Thanks Rob, good to know they are available. I'll get a set ordered up..

 

Joe - feeding off another topic from the thread I started regarding Lamborghini technicians, what exactly was Joe Nastasi’s role in importing downdrafts into the US legally? Am I correct that he was the importer? Were certain DOT mods for those cars done in the USA by Joe (such as side markers) or were they done at the factory?

 

Thanks, Joe. Do you know who performed the work? Was it Joe or another group? Just curious.

 

Joe - I’m curious about interior gauge lighting. On the downdraft, when bulbs burn out or there is another electrical issue, does the entire instrument cluster need to be disassembled to replace the bulb(s) or can each gauge be removed independently? For example, on my 89 328, changing burnt out bulbs is a major operation requiring the entire facia to be removed.

 

You will scratch up your hand a little, but you change the instrument bulbs just by reaching behind the gauges..
fun part is you kind of need to be on your back with your head in the footwell.

 

Good to know

 

Thanks for the info

 

My future car? HA

 

There seem to be a “JB Automobiles” sticker on the back. Jacques Bolognoni was the French importer of the day. But the picture isn’t precise enough to be sure.
TT means “Transit Temporaire”, French for temporary plate for cars purchased in France but destined to another country.

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My guess is that the car was bought in France, registered with the traditional chalk W French plates for some days, then registered on transit plates and then sent to Switzerland.

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Last two pictures were taken near JB Automobiles, Avenue Kléber in Paris, probably before the importer put the small sticker.

 

And probably later in Geneva.

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This "looks" like it should be a DD to me, although i might be wrong.. interesting interior (which is why im pretty sure its a dd).. anyone have some info on this one? And where is it? (building in the background looks familiar, maybe a JS photo)
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