Post by michaelw on Mar 6, 2019 12:05:39 GMT 12
the original is still the best
the full octane article
Harry's Garage Lamborghini Countach LP400
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Post by Owen Y on Mar 8, 2019 9:58:12 GMT 12
One of the few motorcar designs of the fossil-fuel age that will still stir some excitement in years to come...
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Post by michaelw on Mar 8, 2019 10:23:24 GMT 12
it's a shame Lamborghini (prior to audi) had always been on the financial knife edge.
that lead to a dalliance with chrysler and this awful 25th anniversary edition, the last iteration of the countach. photo from the 2019 shannon car show 
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Post by james on Jun 17, 2019 21:32:22 GMT 12
Seem to recall being somewhat underwhelmed by the recalcitrant gear change and it was a tad flat off the line.
(Short drive and being gentle on the gear) Overriding memory is looking out of the car - imagine putting your head into the back of a letter box and looking out through the slot. Interesting cars - extremely Italian with all that implies. I have a long standing admiration/fondness/weakness for cars Italian - the manufacture (Build may overstate the traditional quality) cars that can be driven and are able to cover large distances wit surprising ease. Have a Rosso Monza Integrale Evo (That really should be re homed) 
Trust your ears.
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Post by michaelw on Jun 18, 2019 12:06:47 GMT 12
post some pix of your integrale
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 Post by rmc001 on Jun 19, 2019 14:39:45 GMT 12
My brother said when he worked in the tyre industry he met a chap from Italy who drove his Lamborghini Countach to work as a daily driver for 20 years!
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Post by michaelw on Jun 19, 2019 15:00:28 GMT 12
the later countach was one of the first cars fitted with pirelli's revolutionary p7
longstone tyres uk have recreated the p7 as a modern replacement for oem fitments such as the countach.
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Post by Dom on Jun 22, 2019 15:03:24 GMT 12I bet it was the most reliable one on the planet. That's exactly the way to keep something like this in top order. I ride my so-called classic Italian motorcycle (it's just old) to work three times a week and it's reliable. I like Harry's Garage! After the shambling and so obviously scripted and staged sausage-fest Toss Gear became, he's a breath of fresher air. Loved the drive to the arctic in a Silver Shadow. Singer/songwriter at: www.dominicblaazer.net
180g album, "The Lights of Te Atatu" released 2018 
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Post by rmc001 on Jun 22, 2019 15:59:54 GMT 12
Thanks. Must have a look at that episode!
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