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  1. Spyder-Man

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    #27401 Spyder-Man, May 4, 2021
    You mean the one you can almost see out of ? :D

    Naa, QV for me. Besides in a Countach you only care what is in front of you, not what you have left behind!
     
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    #27402 alan, May 4, 2021
    I'm surprised not to see some input from Joe Sackey re my question on the front winged Lp500S. If one knows about Countach history it is usually him.☺ Any info Joe?
    As I assumed all these U.S. conversions were done around the same time hence all Lp400S. Therein lies my confusion and surprise at coming across this U.S. Lp500S front winged car previously unknown to me. Looks gorgeous either way.
     
  3. joe sackey

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    #27403 joe sackey, May 4, 2021
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    Sorry, I have lots going on so sometimes I miss posts or simply don't have time to add information.

    USA conversions were done to LP400S and some LP500S spanning a number of years, no confusion necessary.

    CLA12512 speaks for itself, the front wing is a post-production application based on a design by ACI (Automotive Compliance Agency) to try and meet USA DOT mandates by using winglets to act as bumpers, which was adopted by a handful of different compliance agents across the USA.

    At least a dozen (12) cars or more received these mods, I'm confident there are as yet undiscovered examples that will come to light, CLA12512 being an early LP500S, is one of these, bear in mind this car was delivered to Germany, then re-routed to the USA, where the mods were performed.

    As always, it's important to point out that the front wing has nothing to do with Lamborghini, it was not aerodynamically tested or down-force efficient, and was ineffective as a front bumper also, being loosely attached to the car as it was.

    It's application also means the bodywork has unfortunately been crudely cut and altered.

    To most Countach aficionados nowadays, this car has 3 wings too many, most buyers request a pure car like the one below, so the only question that remains is, how much will it cost to put back to original guise?

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    #27404 alan, May 4, 2021
    Thanks for the info Joe, top stuff as usual. I never knew there were front winged Lp500S. Fascinating I'm a purist through and through, but my 1 and only weakness is this front wing, as I am of the Cannonball run generation. I'll never forget turning to my mate in the cinema in 1981 during the opening Cannonball credits. Open mouthed and blown away and declaring what in the hell is that!!!! Not having been aware of such a thing as a Lamborghini at the time. That was as powerful to me as the Star destroyer opening scene in Star Wars. Even the name Lamborghini seemed exotic and mysterious. I have been a Countach fanatic ever since.
     
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    #27405 Robert W, May 5, 2021
    Do you mean CLA12515? That’s a right hand drive car.
     
  6. joe sackey

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    #27406 joe sackey, May 5, 2021
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    My very own RHD car too, I must have it on my mind, fond memories, I actually meant CLA12512, corrected.

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    #27407 DavidsWRLD, May 6, 2021
    Is this forums chat where people just rant about how good the countach is... :|
     
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    #27408 orangelp400, May 7, 2021
    Please go away and stop bothering us. And take some English lessons.
     
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    #27409 Ellagirl, May 7, 2021
    ?
     
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    #27411 Spyder-Man, May 8, 2021
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    #27412 Robert W, May 8, 2021
    ...obviously...?
     
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    #27413 Boomhauer, May 11, 2021
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    #27414 DavidsWRLD, May 12, 2021
    Wow, now people have to have good grammar to ask questions?
     
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    #27415 DavidsWRLD, May 12, 2021
    I'm not saying the countach is a bad car at all, a top 10 favorite of mine actually. I was just asking a question.
     
  16. joe sackey

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    #27418 Spyder-Man, May 14, 2021
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    Taken at one of my Countach Sunday lunch events in the UK in 2015. Pic by Dan Pluck photography. Good action shot, the camera was taped to the front of his car with a remote trigger. We have the now defunct yellow Anni and a Black on black 5000s. both RHD.

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    #27419 mt_jt, May 16, 2021
    Can someone post the chassis number and/or the forum page post(s) here relating to the black LP400 that had the Walter Wolf S style mods ie round aluminium fender flares, early style wing etc.?

    Thanks!
     
  20. Lel

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    #27420 Lel, May 16, 2021
    I think that you are refering to #1120022, which I purchased in 2000 and rebuilt back to its narrow body and repainted "argento luna", silver. I sold it in 2005 and it was again repainted, this time green, and later sold to Italy.

    L-E
     
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    #27421 mt_jt, May 17, 2021
    Thanks so much Lars-Erik!
     
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    #27424 Ellagirl, May 21, 2021
    nice commentary, love his pointers on the simple design and the compliment on the rear wheel arches, wich is absolutely my opinion, one question i have is reg his coment on steering wheel position, do these first gen Countach not have tilt/tele mec adjustment on the steering column?thanks
     
  25. Peter K.

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    #27425 Peter K., May 21, 2021
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