View Full Version : Lamborghini Countach 1974-1990
IL Duce
06-14-2005, 01:50 PM
great ait! been waiting for these hehe :D
Lamborghini Countach #8... about 15 minutes ago:) those of you who want more angles... there were cars on both sides of it, only one angle available.:D
Piacki_117
11-29-2005, 01:35 PM
those of you who want more angles...
please
The white car in #6
Does anyone know if it is a LP400S2, a LP500S or a LP5000S?
IWantAnAudiRS6
11-30-2005, 12:26 PM
I'd say a 5000S, it looks to me like a run out model (huge spoiler, beefy rims, wheelarches, etc).
How can you tell the diference?
Apparently "The most noticable difference in the cars was the more pleasant styling of the fender flares and front spoiler. The rear did receive some minor restyling."
But I can't see it. Jut not familiar enough with the details.
Maybe it's easier with a direct comparison of two cars next to each other.
Vaigra
02-12-2006, 10:13 AM
Lamborghini Countach #9
Vaigra
02-12-2006, 10:15 AM
Lamborghini Countach #10
Duell
02-13-2006, 08:24 AM
:confused: Why does this last Countach has such a strange bumpers ??
Does it have something to do with american regulations ??
Rijoh
02-13-2006, 08:39 AM
:confused: Why does this last Countach has such a strange bumpers ??
Does it have something to do with american regulations ??
There was also this Countach with a spoiler on the nose!
BTW, does anyone have pics of the yellow Countach prototype in hi-res? I requested it, but no one reacted:o
:confused: Why does this last Countach has such a strange bumpers ??
Does it have something to do with american regulations ??
More like outrageous Italian designers. lol :D
dantenfw
06-23-2006, 07:06 PM
:confused: Why does this last Countach has such a strange bumpers ??
Does it have something to do with american regulations ??
Yes. In fact the Anniversario (all) adopted the American style large rear bumper. They also all had the American style rear end cap giving the tail lights a "sunken" appearance.
And American market cars after circa 1987 had the lower engine cover b/c of the fuel injection system. Rest of world cars had the famous "hump" to clear the 6 carbs.
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:07 AM
Lamborghini Countach #11
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:08 AM
Lamborghini Countach #12
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:10 AM
Lamborghini Countach #13
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:11 AM
Lamborghini Countach #14
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:13 AM
Lamborghini Countach #15
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:15 AM
Lamborghini Countach #16
F1_Master
08-14-2006, 01:16 AM
Lamborghini Countach #17
kvisser
04-16-2008, 01:55 PM
I helped the owner of this 25th anniversary Lamborghini Contach out a few weeks ago. He came out on Sunday and I managed to wrestle a photoshoot out of him.
This car is awefully low, but very cool looking in person.
regards
ken
kvisser
04-16-2008, 02:04 PM
please post media-size equivalent pictures, these do not meet the standards
damn, you guys are quick. Give me the specs
LeonOfTheDead
04-16-2008, 02:23 PM
damn, you guys are quick. Give me the specs
at least 1024x768 and no more than 1 mb for pics
Ferrer
04-16-2008, 03:26 PM
It has the unfortunate US bumpers, doesn't it? Other than that a great car.
LeonOfTheDead
04-16-2008, 03:39 PM
It has the unfortunate US bumpers, doesn't it? Other than that a great car.
i prefer the first models, the countach became to much overloaded by details over the years. it's still a good looking car in its last interpretations, but they showed too much the signs of time, they aged it. maybe something similar happened to the diablo. while the murcielago it's continuously improving...:)
Ferrer
04-16-2008, 03:44 PM
i prefer the first models, the countach became to much overloaded by details over the years. it's still a good looking car in its last interpretations, but they showed too much the signs of time, they aged it. maybe something similar happened to the diablo. while the murcielago it's continuously improving...:)
I quite agree. The LP400 and the early LP400S are the best of the bunch, that's for sure. I guess that what happened to the Countach happened also to other 70's and 80's sportscars like the 911 or the Corvette, they designed the car in the 70's (or late 60's with the Corvette) and then with the oil crisis and recessions (or other reasons) they ran out of money to make replacements for them so they kept updating the old cars.
All this was solved in the mid 80's to early 90's when they launched the Diablo, the 964-series 911 and the Corvette C4 respectively.
LeonOfTheDead
04-16-2008, 04:33 PM
All this was solved in the mid 80's to early 90's when they launched the Diablo, the 964-series 911 and the Corvette C4 respectively.
good point, even if of these cars, the countach got the worst updates imo. to say the truth, the various creations of Vector help me to dislike the latest versions of it.
oh, you forgot the mustangs!
also the ferraris looked very similar in the 70-80 period, think about the 365 gtc and the 512 bb, or the 308 and the 328 or lately the 348 and the 355 (which i love), but in a less evident way. but at least all of these cars look still beautiful today, while a countach anniversary is nearly embarassing to drive around.:)
i didn't mention the Testarossa/512TR/512M (13 years!) because i like too much the second:p
btw, ferrari always used to upgrade constantly and slowly its lineup
Ferrer
04-16-2008, 11:39 PM
but at least all of these cars look still beautiful today, while a countach anniversary is nearly embarassing to drive around.:)
Well see it this way, a Countach 25th Anniversary is just a cheap way of driving a Pagani... :)
kvisser
04-17-2008, 04:54 AM
Hopefully, these images are of sufficient girth in order to actually stay posted.
As far as being embarrassed to drive the anniversary Contach around, no way! The car is nuts. Yes, the bumpers are not the kindest design. That's bureaucracy for you. They also can be taken off. Some of the swoops and swoshes could be deleted, if you were so inclined. However, this is still a 12 cylinder monster and one of the most recognized cars in the world.
Furthermore, its really nice to see this car driven. The owner drove for an hour plus to come to our Sunday morning car meet affectionately know as "Church of the Holy Donut". Too many of these cars don't get driven. I don't think that is because of embarrassment but more fear of breaking or devaluing the car. For the enthusiast, that is unfortunate. Kudos to those exotic owner brave enough to venture out to the public rows to share their passion whilest enduring the inherent risks of the open road.
regards
ken
kvisser
04-17-2008, 04:55 AM
Maybe these will be able to stay as well.
regards
ken
Gt1Street
04-17-2008, 05:00 AM
much better, and good pictures at that I might add :)
LeonOfTheDead
04-17-2008, 06:17 AM
As far as being embarrassed to drive the anniversary Contach around, no way!
i wouldn't mind the embarrassment if i had the chance to drive one...:)
Well see it this way, a Countach 25th Anniversary is just a cheap way of driving a Pagani...
+1 :D
Man of Steel
08-08-2009, 02:38 AM
Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but is the silver Anniversario Countach in the studio shots (post #3-4-5) the last-of-line example which is kept in the factory museum? I am curious about the exact production year and can't find it in the on-line registry.
LeonOfTheDead
08-08-2009, 05:51 AM
Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but is the silver Anniversario Countach in the studio shots (post #3-4-5) the last-of-line example which is kept in the factory museum? I am curious about the exact production year and can't find it in the on-line registry.
hope this can help :):
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/822873-post73.html
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/822876-post74.html
as you can see the car from the museum has darker interior and a different console as well. Produced in 1990 btw.
cargirl1990
08-08-2009, 04:42 PM
sexy...:D
DesmoRob
08-08-2009, 07:10 PM
The dashboard on that thing looks like it was designed by the same guy that invented Tetris.
LTSmash
08-08-2009, 07:15 PM
When my parents got married, I've been told, the best man drove a Countach. It was as big of a deal as the event among the male guests.
DesmoRob
08-08-2009, 10:34 PM
When my parents got married, I've been told, the best man drove a Countach. It was as big of a deal as the event among the male guests.
Sam and I have already planned to rent a Ferrari spider of some generation for our wedding day. That is going to be of huge value to myself :D. How much I value it in comparison to the actual day itself, I should not disclose :p. Lucky for me, her dad has great connections! I can't wait :)
cargirl1990
08-08-2009, 10:36 PM
Sam and I have already planned to rent a Ferrari spider of some generation for our wedding day. That is going to be of huge value to myself :D. How much I value it in comparison to the actual day itself, I should not disclose :p. Lucky for me, her dad has great connections! I can't wait :)
lucky....
i'd do that when ever the time is right for me but its the money that would throw me off, and possibly him as well.
DesmoRob
08-08-2009, 10:45 PM
lucky....
i'd do that when ever the time is right for me but its the money that would throw me off, and possibly him as well.
for a day like that its well worth it! you're supposed to make memories. Plus its the perfect opportunity to test drive my future car ;):D
cargirl1990
08-08-2009, 11:13 PM
for a day like that its well worth it! you're supposed to make memories. Plus its the perfect opportunity to test drive my future car ;):D
yeah. something i gotta do when i get married. just that i don't know about my mom though...
and whats your profession anyways?
LTSmash
08-08-2009, 11:17 PM
and whats your profession anyways?
Rob and I are the future bastards of the finance industry.
I'll let him go into more specific detail of his sector.
cargirl1990
08-08-2009, 11:21 PM
Rob and I are the future bastards of the finance industry.
I'll let him go into more specific detail of his sector.
thats a little harsh on yourselves.;)
DesmoRob
08-09-2009, 08:25 AM
and whats your profession anyways?
lol basically what John said :p. I'm in training to be a financial advisor, after quitting my last career as a 4th year plumbing apprentice. I've always had a thing for investing, and my fiancé's father recognized that and let me join their team.
clutch-monkey
08-09-2009, 02:59 PM
goddamn though.
being a plumber, rocking up in a countach, and saying you're here to 'clean the pipes/fix the plumbing' LOL
/cue porn soundtrack
cargirl1990
08-09-2009, 05:31 PM
lol basically what John said :p. I'm in training to be a financial advisor, after quitting my last career as a 4th year plumbing apprentice. I've always had a thing for investing, and my fiancé's father recognized that and let me join their team.
good stuff there Desmo. its always good to have connections.
wait, hold on... porn music? LOL!!! :D
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:17 PM
Countach #23
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:23 PM
Countach #24
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:24 PM
Countach #25
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:28 PM
Countach #26
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:29 PM
Countach #27
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:31 PM
Countach #28
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:32 PM
Countach #29
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:33 PM
Countach #30
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:35 PM
Countach #31
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:36 PM
Countach #32
Man of Steel
07-14-2010, 01:37 PM
Unfortunately, that was all from my side. Not all greatest quality but nice neverless (I have a weak spot for this famous supercar). More pic's are always welcome.
Cheers Erik, I knew I would hit somebody's nerve here. :)
Ferrer
07-14-2010, 02:16 PM
Post 59, pic 6.
I didn't know that was possible in a Lambo.
NSXType-R
07-14-2010, 02:19 PM
Post 59, pic 6.
I didn't know that was possible in a Lambo.
What, open up both doors at once without it burning down? :confused:
Timothy (in VA)
07-14-2010, 04:09 PM
Post 59, pic 6.
I didn't know that was possible in a Lambo.
I wonder how much of that slide was intentional and how much of it was the Lamborghini actively trying to kill the driver.
pimento
07-14-2010, 04:23 PM
Yea.. it's possible, as long as you don't mind it ending in a giant fireball.
LeonOfTheDead
07-14-2010, 04:26 PM
Hi-res shots of the Evoluzione, thumbs up man! :)
Lotec_Sirius
07-14-2010, 04:37 PM
Lamborghini Countach #33
my own pictures, but feel free to save them.
Man of Steel
06-21-2011, 02:33 PM
Lamborghini Countach #34
How do you get the images from the Bonhams site?
csl177
09-12-2011, 02:55 AM
How do you get the images from the Bonhams site?
Open a photo, right click and save to file.