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  1. kvisser

    kvisser Formula 3

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    #1 kvisser, Jul 10, 2005
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    Today I had the pleasure for finally seeing a Contach in person. I got a chance to take some photos and hope to do more. Its an 85 owned by a F chatter.

    This to me was the premier supercar when I was coming to automotive conscienceness in the 70's. Spectacular lines encompassing a 12 cylinder. How could you go wrong.

    Thanks to the owner for sharing the car with the group and a message to all Lamborghini/exotic owners: Drive the hell out of them and take some time to share with us. Thanks in advanced!

    Here is a quicky layout I did and a couple of the shots a little bigger.

    regards

    Ken
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  2. Dan Ciezniewzky

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    #2 Dan Ciezniewzky, Jul 10, 2005
    I've seen a white one around here 3 times, I assume it was real. But, it's amazing how extreme it is. They really stand out and are squat as hell, but man they're awesome!!!
     
  3. XR4Tim

    XR4Tim Formula 3

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    #3 XR4Tim, Jul 10, 2005
    I haven't seen a real one since 1989 when I lived in Massachusetts. I saw a red one and a black one then. I'm sure I'll be seeing them around again now that I'm out of Alaska. It's definitely one of the best-looking cars of all time.
     
  4. Just_some_dude

    Just_some_dude Karting

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    #4 Just_some_dude, Jul 11, 2005
    These cars still look awesome today, especially without the American spec bumpers like this one.
     
  5. RacerX_GTO

    RacerX_GTO F1 World Champ
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    #5 RacerX_GTO, Jul 11, 2005
    Very sweet, it's black and a QV. The Countach is pulling me over to the dark side. I hear its calling.

    Regards to the authentic item, I NEVER see these on the roads, I rarely if ever, see them in drives along with other Italian cars, it's as if the owners hide them. Diablo's are in all directions as far as the eye can see, a Countach???? the only time I see them at all, is in one lump sum, is on the greens of Concorsi Italiano. Even then, I never see them on the streets of Monterey.
     
  6. AntonyR

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    #6 AntonyR, Jul 11, 2005
    Ken is that Steves car? Great isnt it? I first saw that car last year...can never get enough of it. That car is one of the hardest to get in and out of but suprisingly comfy when your in it


    Antony
     
  7. 6.0 se

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    #7 6.0 se, Jul 11, 2005
    That white car in your area used to be mine. A very low mile car, or it used to be low miles. Sounds like the current owner is enjoying it.
     
  8. judge4re

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    #8 judge4re, Jul 11, 2005
    Anyone have a picture of one parked next to a 308 for size reference?
     
  9. Tomf-1

    Tomf-1 F1 Rookie

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    #9 Tomf-1, Jul 11, 2005

    aj, hello? there are two kinds of lambo in the US today...ones you currently own, the others you "used" to own... :)

    ps: perhaps ralph would be the exception for CT mkt.
     
  10. Koby

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    #10 Koby, Jul 11, 2005
    When I was a kid back in the mid 80's there was a grey market importer next door the Shop Rite my mom used to go to. His shop was always full of Countaches and Boxers. My eyes nearly popped out of my head the first time I saw the lineup outside the shop. Needless to say I was always willing to go to the grocery store for then on.... :D
     
  11. dbcooper

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    #11 dbcooper, Jul 15, 2005
    Nothing gets the looks that a Countach gets.I used to repair original and replica cobras and those get lots o folks staring and pointing at you.I thought that was as bad as possible but a Countach gets more looks from folks than all others combined.you must learn to ignore people staring and pointing at you or you'll go crazy.its a cool car to drive.
     
  12. Joe G.

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    #12 Joe G., Jul 15, 2005
    i agree

    still an awesome looking machine
     
  13. skipgt4

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    #13 skipgt4, Jul 18, 2005
    What direction are you interested in Height? Width, Length?
     
  14. judge4re

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    #14 judge4re, Jul 18, 2005
    Yes.
     
  15. Miura Jota

    Miura Jota F1 Rookie

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    #15 Miura Jota, Jul 18, 2005
    it's really amazing how striking the Countach is after all these 30 long years isn't it?

    and everytime a new person sees it for the first time, the magic is still there intact

    I Love Lambos .
     

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