Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 14, 2007 This has been a long time coming. After 7 years as a Lambo owner...my 7th Lambo is quite a special one. I have searched for a 78' or 79' Series One Countach for a few years. I have waited for a pedigree car with a known history...and have long last found it. Countach 1121036 had 2 owners from 1980 - 2007. The first one (Dan Hanna) for 10 years, the last (Robert Kierejczyk) for the past 18 years. Importers and Brokers aside...I am the 3rd owner, but I will really feel like it after a few years have passed. I wanted a car with the factory adjustable wing without side plates. The first Countach I laid eyes on in a magazine and in person at the NY Auto show (car 1121058) had this wing. I also wanted a car that was "all there" nothing missing, nothing moded. Other than side mirrors that I am still working on, this car is all original. The lacquer paint, the Leather, right down to the antique Alpine stereo that still works. I have said in the past that a white/white S2 lowbody would be my first choice. I did not expect to like this car as much as I do. I think the later wheels look better on a white car but the Bravo wheels look better on a red. I do not like the Bravos on a white car...so what does all this mean? It means that if a white/white S2 comes available I will look to buy it and park it next to this red S1! Thank you to all who have helped me in this journey. Here are a few pictures for now, more as the thread goes on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHershey Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Nice find, it looks like the wait was worth it. I also like the DMC and your garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Congrats Tony! I've never seen that wing up close, its adjustable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88 1/2 QV Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Simply STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks very clean.....WOW !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I notice there's one spot open in the garage, what goes there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I notice there's one spot open in the garage, what goes there? Thanks guys. Mike, There was once a F car there... right now nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Congrats Tony. The car looks fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANG Report post Posted September 14, 2007 very nice CT and set-up - I would be hanging in that garage too much!! Congrats!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Report post Posted September 14, 2007 That car looks clean! Congrats for the 7th time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsleroMan Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Congrats. Awesome car, but I think you meant to say "It means that if a white/white S2 comes available I will ... sell this S1 to Isleroman." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmanaktala Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Congrats, I knew another Countach would be in your future, I guess I should have known it would be stunning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Gorgeous car Tony, congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted September 14, 2007 CONGRATS TONY!!!!! you have a car that reminds me an other red/tan one i am not sure red/tan is the best combo for the S1, but sure it looks nice on the road a white S2 is in my wish list to !! p.s. now you could put in use that ANSA SPORT you got Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islerodreaming Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Bravos, red and tan - the stance of that car is awesome. Possibly the ultimate S1 combination!! Congratulations!! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfabco Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Bella Macchina !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
12097 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Beautiful car. My favourite color combination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANG Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I love it....it's like you have a new baby..pass out cigars or something! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamborghinikid Report post Posted September 14, 2007 Tony that car is absolutely stunning ! That is the first time i have ever noticed that the early countach has a hood prop for the decklid. That is THE wing that I have always loved as well. It is the wing that is on the first Alpine poster. If memory serves me right Walter Wolf created the first adjustable wing which has straight up and down pedestals that the wing sets on. Then this wing was next with the laid back pedestals which was they style that lasted until the end of the Countach. Also , that wing is electric correct ? The seats look a little different in that DMC ? What kind of Delorean is that ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
silhouette Report post Posted September 15, 2007 congratulations Tony. It looks awesome. If only you had kept that Silhouette and had it parked next to the S1... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Report post Posted September 15, 2007 ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh saaaaaaa-weet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountachQV Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Countach 1121036 had 2 owners from 1980 - 2007. The first one (Dan Hanna) for 10 years, the last (Robert Kierejczyk) for the past 18 years. Importers and Brokers aside... Very nice purchase Tony. Glad to see that car not going out of sight to Asia. You and your friend have two outstanding 400s samples. A good side by side picture of these 2 would be great. One question this car was aledged to be owned by Steve Dypvik. as this wrong then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SennaFan Report post Posted September 15, 2007 That car is absolutely mesmerizing. Congratulations on the acquisition...excuse me while I thumb through your pics yet again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 15, 2007 Very nice purchase Tony. Glad to see that car not going out of sight to Asia. You and your friend have two outstanding 400s samples. A good side by side picture of these 2 would be great. One question this car was aledged to be owned by Steve Dypvik. as this wrong then? Yes and No. I'm not sure what Dypvik was doing back then, he may have been buying cars to sell them. Hence the "importer/broker" part of my post since he had the car for less than a year. That is why I said once a (few) like 3 years have past then I should be considered the third owner. I just got back from a business trip....so better pics in the AM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 19, 2007 More pics and some things framed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 20, 2007 Looks great Tony! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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