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  1. cnpapa24

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    #27102 topcarbon, Dec 6, 2020
    Sticker seems
    Missing
    In the usual spot to confirm color originality.
     
  3. 2aftercannonball

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    #27103 2aftercannonball, Dec 6, 2020
    Description talked about the shocks being rebuilt, could be replacement springs with the wrong spring rate were installed. Those 225 front tires don't help either.
     
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    #27104 EarlyCat, Dec 6, 2020
    Looks like a s3.
     
  5. joe sackey

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    #27106 joe sackey, Dec 9, 2020
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    Walter Wolf told journalist Jochen Von Osterroth "you can drive my car", and tossed him the keys for 1120148.

    Jochen was only too happy to oblige and find out just what it could do.

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    #27109 joe sackey, Dec 9, 2020
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    Insiders might be aware that 1120001 has finally been restored to it's original specification, in the process it's been discovered that the interior under-panels are all aluminum and not fiberglass!

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    #27113 raymondQV, Dec 9, 2020
    Having provided the factory the opportunity to acquire this unique car almost 20 years ago, I can only say - finally and more than needed!
     
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    #27114 Rossocorsa1, Dec 9, 2020
    Exciting
     
  15. Rossocorsa1

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    #27115 Rossocorsa1, Dec 9, 2020
    This is great to hear
     
  16. Peter K.

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    #27116 Peter K., Dec 9, 2020
    Aluminum dash? We could only be so lucky to have that!
    Now going to wonder who'll be the first to fabricate aluminum dash during THEIR restoration :)

    Thanks for posting that.
     
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    #27117 Rossocorsa1, Dec 9, 2020
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    #27119 joe sackey, Dec 9, 2020
    Aluminum is often used in prototypes because it's so malleable, in order to establish form which is sometimes then produced in composite materials.

    Did you know one of the Prototype F40s (as I posted in my F40 Prototype thread) had an aluminum body?

    Prototypes in general are fascinating because they reveal the maker's thought process.

    Anyway, for years I had lamented how 1120001 had been neglected in modified form, and finally the factory is acknowledging not only this famed Countach but all Countachs with it's preservation to original specification. This is also a nod of recognition to all those who respect the maker's original guise, the right way to go IMO.
     
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    #27120 alberto, Dec 10, 2020
    Not too surprising considering that early Miura dashes were made from steel, so seems like a Lamborghini trait used on early/prototype cars.
     
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    #27121 mt_jt, Dec 10, 2020
    The Millenium Falcon interior of the prototype is amazing, especially those seats. Great to see that car is finally getting the love it deserves.
     
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    #27122 Lemacc, Dec 10, 2020
    I inspected the car after the interior restoration in Italy and i was very pleased with the result. Good quality and the colour looks like a great match!
     
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    #27124 Peter K., Dec 10, 2020
    This.
     
  25. joe sackey

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