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  1. f4udriver

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    #1 f4udriver, Feb 17, 2023
    End of 87 beginning of 1988 I purchased a 1985 4 valve DD Countach # 12828. My recollection is that it was owned by Electrolux and supplied to Michael Andretti as part of some racing sponsorship.

    I can't find anything on the internet that Electrolux ever sponsored Michael Andretti.
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    My records show a title in the name of Electrolux Feb of 1986 and a title in the name of a Don Castle of Little Rock AR , Sept of 86. I bought it from Ritchie Auto in Jan of 88.

    I had a conversation several years ago with a gentleman who said he owned the sister car to mine at one time. I didn't know there were 2. He asked me if mine had gold pinstripes, which it does.

    I don't follow racing, so I am asking for help from anyone who knows more about the ownership by Electrolux and maybe even the first owner.
     

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    #3 joe sackey, Feb 17, 2023
    Electrolux definitely sponsored Michael Andretti, in fact they sponsored the Andretti family, Mario and Jeffrey as well.

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    #6 Shorn355, Feb 17, 2023
    Beat me to it- You will not find a more knowledgeable and accessible, ethical source of information on classic Lambos than Joe S.
     
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    #7 f4udriver, Feb 17, 2023
    Thanks for the information

    Does anyone by chance have pictures of the Countach from when it was at the races. I was told that it was used for press rides and driven on the race course.
     
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    #8 raymondQV, Feb 18, 2023
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    FLA12828:
    Prod. #741 to Emilian Auto, Bologna, Italy on 10 May 85. Springfield, Illinois, USA.
    Engine Number: 1029
    Exterior Color: Nero
    Interior Color: Champagne

    FLA12828 Imported by Steve McMillen in May 1985 to Springfield, Illinois, USA.
    Records show a title in the name of Electrolux Feb of 1986 and a title in the name of a Don Castle of Little Rock AR , Sept of 86

    1988: Mike G., Springfield, IL 62704 I bought it from Ritchie Auto in Jan of 88.

    Believed to have been owned by Mario Andretti, though not yet confirmed.
    -> I have my doubts, that would have been a short period in the 1986 saison and Michael had his private Countach(s) as well - but never say never -> the Andrettis should know.
     
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    #9 joe sackey, Feb 18, 2023
    By 1985 Mario Andretti had LP500S ELA12773 as a personal car, one which we sold in the past after his ownership, I believe that is the only carbureted Countach Mario owned and he sold it to get his USA 1989 25th Anniversary.

    I beleive FLA12828 was Michael Andretti's car.
     

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