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  1. mt_jt

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    #27651 mt_jt, Sep 22, 2021
    I hope they’ve included the funky retro-futuristic cockpit of that original car also. I loved the digital calculator/sci-fi seats and instrumentation especially. Those early promo photos have a distinct Logan’s Run vibe to them.
     
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  2. joe sackey

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    #27652 joe sackey, Sep 22, 2021
    Perhaps Lamborghini SpA should make their own definitive statement on this point.

    There isn't enough to see to tell, perhaps by design.

    The original car had gold cam-covers, but as I recall them they were smooth just like the Miura's, not heavily wrinkle-finished.
     
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    #27653 joe sackey, Sep 22, 2021
    TBD.
     
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    #27654 joe sackey, Sep 22, 2021
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    If we want to be technical about the stated front track on Lamborghini SpA's original published DGM illustrations, the front track was 1500 mm against a very slightly increased rear of 1520 mm.

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    #27656 sp1der, Sep 22, 2021
    How to make the engine install more difficult do it in the dark with a few spotlights!
     
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    #27658 joe sackey, Sep 22, 2021
    Whilst we all agree it's great to see such an iconic car replicated for posterity and obvious PR purposes, because of it's importance and unparalleled stature you cannot blame enthusiasts for noting all the differences.
     
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    #27659 sp1der, Sep 22, 2021
    My guess is this will just be an exterior, interior look a like atop a standard production chassis.
     
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    #27663 sp1der, Sep 25, 2021
    Crikey, prob another 50k to finish assuming nothings missing.
     
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    #27664 joe sackey, Sep 25, 2021
    As expected, sound about right.
    $50k?!? Is that a typo?
     
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    #27665 Ellagirl, Sep 25, 2021
    Lol no kidding
     
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    #27666 joe sackey, Sep 25, 2021
    This project needs to be completely dismantled to restore it properly, then everything needs to be restored.

    I know this particular car from 30 years ago in London, and even back then I considered it had had a hard life, meanwhile estimates for a proper restoration by a specialist or by Lamborghini's agents start at $300,000 and can get close to $500,000 if there's body damage or missing parts. That said, an LP500S just sold for $750k so perhaps this'll make sense for the buyer.

    Most Countach buyers today are not DIY'ers, nor do they have the time or inclination to manage a restoration themselves, plus, do they want to use a reliable car actively and don't wish it to see it constantly in the shop over the next 10 years, so, they're not inclined to cut corners. This is why full restorations have become prolific amongst Countachs.
     
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    #27667 Ellagirl, Sep 25, 2021
    Good to hear, although judging from the recent rally , lots of cars out there with the original patina and proper service, and most importantly sectionaly restored/maintained while beeing used,(my car) also these are stout cars(i learned this hands on). And repairable if you are a good crafty person. Anyway lots of life left in these cars ,drive enjoy. Most of the cars in the Rally where unrestored, used cars, carbed and injected.
     
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    #27668 sp1der, Sep 26, 2021
    For paint and interior 50k would get the job done to get the car back on the road
     
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    #27669 raymondQV, Sep 26, 2021
    Not everyone wants to have a Pebble Beach resto, the bespoken car has one big advantage, the effort to dismantle is done and you can see the state of the chassis and body.
     
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    #27670 sp1der, Sep 26, 2021
    Raymond would agree, but unless this is a diy project or manged by the owner, there are some big costs, for the body the car would need a dry build to see what the base position is ref repairs, gap/flush of panels and what is missing, before you could even start. Interior same sketch, unless the old leather is saved the trimmer is working from scratch as they cannot pattern from the old leather, this again adds considerable time to the job.
     
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    #27672 joe sackey, Sep 26, 2021
    True but most these high-quality restorations are not done with Pebble Beach in mind, for example in my case PB was the last thing in my mind when I restored the Mimran Downdraft, I did so in order to USE the car as Ferruccio intended. It's done to a high standard so everything actually works, and the car is reliable for the long term. It will probably will never need to be refurbished in this lifetime. The fact is, whereas the factory's original build barely lasts 20 years before needing serous attention, with modern materials and methods, today's restorations can easily last 50 years or longer before requiring attention. Basically, they are an investment in the car, and mean that generations of our families can enjoy them for posterity.

    Tell us, which specific resource can we send our Countachs to who will do both paint & interior starting from scratch on a bare-metal car for $50k to and good & acceptable standard? I would really love to personally subject such a car to my own critical inspection and an objective report of same. I would also love to see what it costs this particular owner to get his Countach project "back on the road".

    Besides paint & interior, how do you get this car "back on the road" without addressing tires, brakes, suspension, chassis, electrics, hydraulics, engine, transmission & gearbox, gauges, lights, sourcing missing parts, addressing repairs etc etc?

    Sorry, but the notion that $50k gets this car back on the road in any way shape or form is completely unrealistic.
     
  23. EMILIO

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    #27673 EMILIO, Sep 27, 2021
    with 50K $ is impossible to finish the car and make it work properly imo

    i honestly think this car needs 200K euro to be finished and done well, so the total cost will be over 500K euro including purchase the car

    complete interior redo is 20 k euro ALONE...if all parts are there and will be the cheapest thing to do Vs body works/paint and mechanical overhaul
     
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    #27674 JohnMH, Sep 27, 2021
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    I have almost finished having my 82 LP5000S restored in Italy. I benefitted from ‘discounted’ friend rates on labour and provided 90% of the new parts myself. Car needed paint, leather, windscreen, rubber bits and an engine rebuild (I provided all internals). So far, the paint, interior and engine work have cost over €100,000 (excluding the cost of all the new parts I provided, which could be another €50,000). So the buyer is in for a long and costly road. That does not mean I would not do it again.

    This car will easily top €200,000 to restore and some parts are near unobtainable, such as airboxes and the headlight raising switch.

    Anyone know the chassis number on this one? There are only a handful of unaccounted for LP5000S examples.
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