1980 Lamborghini Countach S

Lamborghini Coupe

12 - Cyl.

Manual

1121254

Gasoline

I'm going to try this one more time. In addition to the previously listed info, here are the responses to questions asked in the last auction: The wheels are NOT repros. These are original Bravo wheels. They have been magnifluxed w/ perfect results, chassis balanced and probably have the nicest finish job of any set out there. We spent 2 weeks on the wheels alone when we restored this car. The tires have about 300 gentle miles on them. I also have an extra set of NEW rears that I will throw in for 800.00 The leak at the sump is about enough to put a 50 cent piece spot on the cardboard under the car over a period of 3 months. Very small amount, but I'm an honest guy and I wanted to mention it. Tuning: This car runs GREAT a lower altitudes. The description below is meant to encourage anyone that drives it HERE to consider the altitude (4000+ feet). I've driven it over the summer and had a blast, but I still think it could be better with leaner pump jets. There is NO beating a carb equipped Countach with the perfect setup. This paint job is FLAWLESS. The Interior is new Connoly leather from Bobileff. In short, I think this is the most desirable Countach on the planet, but I will keep it forever before I sell it for less than what I have IN IT. This is a very special and well known Countach. In 1980, a man named John Robertson from Kalispell Mt. ordered a new Countach S from the Lamborghini factory. He also owned a Ferrari Daytona and he spared no expense making both cars as fast as possible with existing technology. For the Countach, he choose to send it to it's "Pappa" for the upgrades. The car was immediately delivered to Bob Wallace in Phoenix for a turbo installation and brakes upgrade. There are photos of Bob with this car in the book "The Complete Lamborghini" by Pete Lyons on pgs. 51 and 63. There were 3 cars that came out of Bob's shop with the Turbo upgrade. According to Bill Young at GT Car Parts in Phoenix, Robertson turned up the boost too high on the turbo and the motor was severely damaged and Wallace choose a different path to give John the hot rod Countach he desired. At this stage of the story, the Countach QV motor was in production and while Wallace applauded the upgrade in power, he felt that stroking the engine was the wrong way to get it...SO, he proceeded to rebuild a QV motor from an LM 002. He started by removing the stroker plates to achieve a faster revving engine, bored the engine a bit more (no, I don't know how much), custom crank and cams, triple disk clutch (this is the best shifting and clutch feel on ANY Countach!), cross drilled and uprated brakes, custom exhaust, fire control, custom intake manifold, MSD ignition and PRESTO....John Robertson had his QV equipped Countach in a low body S that weighs 700 lbs less than the car the engine was designed for. Sadly, John Robertson died in a boating accident many years ago and the car sat in estate at GT Car Parts until I purchased it in 2005. The car then went to Gary Bobileff for a check-up and new interior, then up to Calgary where we completely restored the body to GLORIOUS condition. It's simply the most beautiful paint and body work I've ever witnessed. What does it need? A much lower altitude for starters. I owned 1987 Countach QV HLA12201 which was an injected car. This car, with it's 42 DCNF carbs doesn't like the lack of atmosphere. I've re-jetted once to good effect, but it still would be better at a lower altitude. It starts fine, runs well at speed, but the acceleration would be a bit better with leaner pump jets. More work than I'm interested in because I'm not a Webber genius and neither is anyone else here in Calgary. There is a small leak at the sump, per usual with these cars. The left rear lens has a small crack in it from being over tightened by the body shop mechanic. George Evans has them. All controls and guages work fine except for the passing lights which are not connected. Otherwise, the pictures tell the story. It's a gorgeous RARE car with an interesting history with the man that designed it (along with Dallara) before leaving Lamborghini. Oh yeah, it also has 10K worth of original "Bravo" wheels on it. Payment within 48 hours by bankwire ONLY. I'm not about to pay PayPal fees for this purchase. PPI's are welcome. I'll supply the winner with address and phone number after the auction ends. It is a US imported car that has also been imported into Canada. Good to go in both Countries.