My Grandfathers's 1979 930 with 14,998k miles-Thought that I would share
11-10-2008, 10:07 PM
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Great 930 story. I agree with your contention that the 930 and Countach are two of the bect cars ever made. Have you seen Clarkson's take on the Countach. I am curious to know from your experience if it is really as bad as he makes it out to be.
Countach Video
Countach Video
11-10-2008, 10:29 PM
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Besides a 930, the *ONLY* car worth owning is a Countach (LP5000S or QuatroValvole for me) and a Miura.
Ferraris do not do it for me, except maybe a Daytona / 365GTB (OK I do like F40 alot!).
Yasin
Ferraris do not do it for me, except maybe a Daytona / 365GTB (OK I do like F40 alot!).
Yasin
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11-12-2008, 03:17 AM
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that is not real....looks accurate in alot of detail, but those sideskirts (no, they are not the factory "anniversary" skirts), as well as the wheels throw it off for me. wheels are definately fake. there are some real good copies out there, believe it or not, and they look real from outside pictures, but i highly suspect that these pictures are of a replica.
11-12-2008, 10:14 AM
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If it's a replica, it still looks hot. I once read about a red Lambo that had been painted candy apply red and how intense the complicated the paint process was to get it perfect. It also had gold wheels and was being used for photographs. I don't remember it having those after market vents in front of the rear wheels though so I doubt this is the same car.
11-12-2008, 10:26 AM
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Looks like it's the real deal- think it's this car:
http://www.sportscarcompany.com/deta...s-3147362.html
http://www.sportscarcompany.com/deta...s-3147362.html
11-12-2008, 12:59 PM
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I can assure you that this car is REAL-
I purchased this car from a Lamborghini dealer and it is in the Countach registry. The side skirts are part of a Konig body from Germany.
This is one of only 321 LP500's, and it is a Euro, carburated version.
As I mentiond before, the wheels are being replaced with original OZ's and the body will eventually be converted back to original, although there are some that really love the Konig body. All kidding and insults aside, I hope that people car realize that this car is a work in progress.
Of all cars from the 80's, the Countach probably has the best chance at someday being a $1 million dollar car. Some 2000 were ever made, and most were de-tuned, large bumpered cars built for the US market. This particular car was the only carb car on the US market that I could find that was not more than $115,000+, and today I don't think that there are any for less $150,000. I happen to be living in Europe now for my job, and I can tell you that it is impossible to find a LP500 euro car for less than 100,000 Euro's.
This is one of only 321 LP500's, and it is a Euro, carburated version.
As I mentiond before, the wheels are being replaced with original OZ's and the body will eventually be converted back to original, although there are some that really love the Konig body. All kidding and insults aside, I hope that people car realize that this car is a work in progress.
Of all cars from the 80's, the Countach probably has the best chance at someday being a $1 million dollar car. Some 2000 were ever made, and most were de-tuned, large bumpered cars built for the US market. This particular car was the only carb car on the US market that I could find that was not more than $115,000+, and today I don't think that there are any for less $150,000. I happen to be living in Europe now for my job, and I can tell you that it is impossible to find a LP500 euro car for less than 100,000 Euro's.
11-12-2008, 02:51 PM
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All I know is, it doesn't matter how much time goes by, that body style does NOT seem to become outdated...
Wish I had one....
Of course, from what I've heard, I couldn't afford the clutch replacements every 5000 miles...
I like the car LP500! That's awesome!
Wish I had one....
Of course, from what I've heard, I couldn't afford the clutch replacements every 5000 miles...
I like the car LP500! That's awesome!
11-13-2008, 03:37 AM
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Damn, every 5000 miles?...
11-13-2008, 10:43 AM
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LP500 - So what are the realistic annual running costs on this car, for example if you drive 1000 miles per year? What does a set of fuel filters, spark plug wires, distributor cap, rotor for example all cost? Curious what is the cost of a clutch replacement, can it be done at home by a competant gear head?
What work was required to get your car up and running?
Do these cars have hydraulic lifters or mechanical?
I am very curious about these cars and who knows maybe one day.
My cousin had one that he bought new in '85, it was a sister to your car, same metallic candy red. He had white leather and then opted for a very impressive Pioneer stereo that was mounted on the flat portion of the dash infront of the passenger.
I agree with you, I think these cars could easily wonder into the $500,000+ range eventually.
With the original OZs your car will be killer. Sorry for all the questions.
Yasin
What work was required to get your car up and running?
Do these cars have hydraulic lifters or mechanical?
I am very curious about these cars and who knows maybe one day.
My cousin had one that he bought new in '85, it was a sister to your car, same metallic candy red. He had white leather and then opted for a very impressive Pioneer stereo that was mounted on the flat portion of the dash infront of the passenger.
I agree with you, I think these cars could easily wonder into the $500,000+ range eventually.
With the original OZs your car will be killer. Sorry for all the questions.
Yasin
11-13-2008, 10:58 PM
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Great Story, The mileage drive back from Ca is a shame but I imagine your grandfather was along for the ride... Thanks for sharing, Glad the car will stay in the family.
Cheers, mike
Cheers, mike
11-14-2008, 04:14 PM
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Welcome!
My advice, drive the car, no sense owning it otherwise. What are you going to do, save it for someone else to drive? Life is too short, learn to enjoy it, not watch it.
Just my opinion.
My advice, drive the car, no sense owning it otherwise. What are you going to do, save it for someone else to drive? Life is too short, learn to enjoy it, not watch it.
Just my opinion.