Countach, the ultimate supercar

IF the original demolished prototype actually survived scrap, the chassis repaired/restored and a significant amount of the original components were used to piece the car back together for a complete restoration true to the original, than yes, that would be something very special. If it’s just a reproduction, please leave well enough alone.

 

Another very special Countach had been updated at the www.countach-register.com. This is GLA12871, a 5000 Quattrovalvole Iniezione, originally delivered with the safety bumpers, in black with a black interior and golden wheels, like so many in the USA. But this car is restored by Bruce Canepa, and painted in a very special dark Canape Green! The new owner also commissioned a full cabin makeover, so the entire interior is now bright white leather with green Alcantara accents, a fantastic combination! Car is in private collection of owner, client of www.lamborghiniphilidelphia.com, who provided me some great pictures of this Countach, grazie mille John!

 

If that is a real picture, and not a computer simulted image. Then I for one am incredibly excited. I just hope the chassis etc are also accurate. First impressions are that it is indeed spot on!

 

I so agree with this sentiment. I feel and hope, whoever commissioned this feels like you and I regarding historical accuracy for this exciting project.

 

Yes I noticed that, I wonder why; Oversight, project not complete, or some legal reason. Your other points do seem true but overall pretty damn good job. It's really only the likes of you or I who would notice such differences.

 

Well said.

 

Will be interesting to see how they plan to fix the cooling issue, wich is why they added the box inntakes and Naca ducts on the production car.

 

I assume it will trailored from show to show and only lightly driven occasionally. Not thrashed as the original LP500 was during testing. This was created as an object of desire and homage, more than to be driven hard. All theorising of mine but that seems the most likely to me.

 

With modern technology, this issue is solvable, compare older SPAL fans with current generation - ligthyears in between considering ari flow and current consumption.
I'd more be interested in the engine itself, 4l or 5l???

 

Laws for designing cars have changed greatly.. it’s impossible to make it anything NEAR the original.

 

Only if it's road legal. It may well be intended for shows and track only. Like the Aston Martin Db4 Gt Zagato continuation. I believe its reason for existing first and foremost, is to be as exacting a copy as possible. Rather than being 'useable'.
If it was my project that is what I would want anyhow.

 

True. But looking at my new C8 Corvette. There is lots of inn-takes add openings. It will for sure need more than the tiny slits inn the rear quarter.

 

Image Unavailable, Please Login The track looks fine all the publicity shots had the front bumped out, but once Bob had the car the track came in.

 

cool car

 

The pre production proto was displayed with 2 types of tyres the pirellis which protruded massivley at the front andcthen in later press shots with michelins which looked correct

 

Infamous pawn shop car?

 

Has the recreation used any parts from the original?

 

So are there any experts who can tell if this is a 5 litre engine from this video? Joe??

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/09/watch-lamborghini-craftsmen-expertly-install-a-v12-into-what-could-be-the-1971-countach-lp500-prototype/

 

I think thats not the point, I see Magnesium valve covers...