islandguy
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Wish they had a picture of the tool kit, docs, and pouch.
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On 10/6/2018 at 7:37 PM, 4xchamp said:
Not photoshopped cupcakes, this one's from 2015.
While it looks cool it also gives me the chills while my mind tries to comprehend what's going on there. Definite garage art photo!
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Looking Good!
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Sweet. By far the best Countach color!
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Nice. Country road, take me home, in a CT...
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The beginning drew me in but they lost my interest with much time on the frame. I never finished it.
At what point does a restoration become a recreation?
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Much too young. Very sad. RIP...
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Any reasonable person would not have an issue with their speedometer not working having just payed to have it fixed at one of the best Countach mechanics in the U.S.
Unless.... he never paid to fix it..
Next stop... MSD ignition..
Thing is the "quote/invoice" states Labor R&R for inspection 2 hrs, no mention of repair. Unless I'm mistaken R&R is remove & replace. It's possible the cost to repair was $$$$ and declined. Regardless, implying it was done is BS.
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^^ my thoughts exactly. Showing the canceled checks or invoices marked paid would clear up a lot of questions.
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Sweet. Think of all the flags you could make with those color combinations!
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Been sitting for a while maybe. Is that garage floor paint on the rear tire?
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Good thing this above my range and you talked me out of Roadster, cause man this is near perfect. Having a hard time not wanting this one.
Wow, that blue is gorgeous!
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With places like Evan's, Driven Exotics and even SP Engineering just to name a few, you guys are way luckier and have it much easier.
That's where I'm fortunate to be within an hour of Steve @ Driven Exotics, who's worked on my car since the late '80's.
As with Allan, I haven't had any major $$$ "issues" so I can't relate to all the problems you hear about. Biggest issues I've had include a fuel leak (boy did Steve scold me for that - as I dove it to him), burring up alternator rectifiers (2 so far), a bad starter motor wire, and a bad fuel pump fuse.
Every two years though around CA smog time we're making up for previous bigger $ deferred maintenance items - things I specifically want done such as a full shock rebuild and suspension bushings (wow what a difference). No fuel smell for me, it's FI...!, starts up EVERY time even after sitting for 3 months. And funny how the smell of the old leather reminds me of my Dad's '57 SL daily driver for 20 years. Love the patina.
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An age old discussion that has no answer and could be argued from either perspective and won. That's why they make 6 car garages
I've actually been thinking about dumping the CTS-V for the Tahoe for the exact same reasons, worthless as a DD in traffic.
Depends on your objective. Even a super model with crotch rot is nice to look at.
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You mean someone actually clicked on the link? Ha Ha. Saw that last night, posted by someone w/1 post who minutes prior joined. Carefull where you stick your...
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Those that complain about the drivability of a Countach simply don't get it. It's not about drivability it's about the experience.
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High bid numbers aren't necessarily an indication of value but if they were this one is a great deal.
I've never bought into the BS value talk that has so prominently taken over the forums. All the high value talk has done in my option is given some the audacity to shit on anything that isn't perfect which is why many have dropped off the discussions. Maybe if we get back to $150K values we can all enjoy the patina, talk about the wrenching, and just drive.
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I just read this whole thread. A great example of why Roy is the MAN.
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Wow!
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Excellent...!
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I don’t consider the QV fast at all. Driving it is an emotional experience, not fun per say, more mythical. Someone said once you don’t drive a Countach, a Countach allows you to drive it. It’s heavy, hard, unforgiving, and a challenge in the hills. On multiple occasions I’ve followed groups though the twisties thinking WTF did I bring this car for.
However…. from the moment you sit in it it’s as if you’ve been beamed into another dimension, an adolescent’s dream at 50. Sliding into the seating position, glancing across the gauge cluster, combined with the old leather & oil smells is an indescribable experience. Turning the key and the sounds on startup are never tiring. Wow. Outside of full throttle acceleration out of a clover leaf onto the freeway with just a touch of wheel spin and tail hop, the experience leading up to and the actual turning of the key is a pinnacle experience.
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Going to suck that it will only be 2-4 years.
Exactly. I couldn't give a s*** about this guy.
What piece of work this lawyer is:
"To comment on the releases by the Delray Beach police department at this point doesn't serve anything," he said. "From all the protests that are going on right now, I think your readers understand that you cannot take everything the police release at face value."
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Something sounds fishy. You may have hurt his feelings. Boo hoo. It's hard to do business with people that can't stick to business.
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A section that is neither searchable or crawled by outside search engines would be welcome.
25th Anniversary Countach - Possible Disadvantages... Weight, Steering, Driving
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Agree with all the site veterans above.
As an enthusiast don’t buy into all this carb vs fi, variant this vs variant that, zero to sixty comparison, BS.
My experience and happiness is counter to all the elitist talk and I couldn’t be more pleased
Set aside 5-8K/yr on general maintenance. Keep up on it, do little things every year, and you’ll be fine.