Countach on Google maps

[Redwing]

If you use the "walking down the road" function on Google maps (I'm sorry I don't know it's real name) and you walk down to the south east end of Goshen Park,Coedffranc,Port Talbot, there is a Countach parked in someone's drive....... a replica perhaps....... you decide!

[Anubis]

Veyron: http://www.streetviewfun.com/2010/bugatti-veyron/

[ZOLLAR]

Redwing said:

If you use the "walking down the road" function on Google maps (I'm sorry I don't know it's real name) and you walk down to the south east end of Goshen Park,Coedffranc,Port Talbot, there is a Countach parked in someone's drive....... a replica perhaps....... you decide!

Yep i posted it in a thread awhile ago, the concensus was that it was a replica as Registration checks show it as a Rover 2300 the guy has a few other cars all unfortunately rusting away, i pop round every now and then here's a pic i took of it.

Edited by ZOLLAR on Tuesday 29th June 11:11

[StuartMcKay]

I won't post the link as the car is on the owners driveway but I found a Veyron on Google Street view whilst being nosey!

[Redwing]

A Rover 2300 !!!! OMG!

[diablo_pete]

Replica judging by the curve in the lower edge of the front splitter.

[ianqv]

Redwing said:

A Rover 2300 !!!! OMG!

My Rover looks nothing like that!!!

[alan witt]

diablo_pete said:

Replica judging by the curve in the lower edge of the front splitter.

Replica judging by the fact it makes my eyes hurt and my heart bleed!
Real countaches make my heart sing!!

[Shayne109]

has anyone ever tried contacting the owner as to his plans for it
is it for sale etc?

ok its not "real" but it could make a nice kit car with a bit of tlc.

[Google [bot]]

Shayne109 said:

has anyone ever tried contacting the owner as to his plans for it
is it for sale etc?.

No.

[ZOLLAR]

Shayne109 said:

has anyone ever tried contacting the owner as to his plans for it
is it for sale etc?

ok its not "real" but it could make a nice kit car with a bit of tlc.

Tempted to ask but apparently he's in the middle of a dispute with one of the neighbours regarding damage to the vehicle by the neighbours son not sure how much truth is in it but i find it a shame that its not roadworthy.
I may pluck up the courage to go have a chat one day.

[paulqv]

Does it have the correct wheels from a countach? It isnt one as the side are all wrong

If anyone lives near him could you check if are genuine wheels and if he wants to sell them?

Here is a pic of my non kit car! Think they look different.

[ZOLLAR]

paulqv said:

Does it have the correct wheels from a countach? It isnt one as the side are all wrong

If anyone lives near him could you check if are genuine wheels and if he wants to sell them?

Here is a pic of my non kit car! Think they look different.

Can't see pics in work i'll have a look when im home and see if i can go round at some point this week only lives about 10 mins drive from me.

[SAB888]

ZOLLAR said:

paulqv said:

Does it have the correct wheels from a countach? It isnt one as the side are all wrong

If anyone lives near him could you check if are genuine wheels and if he wants to sell them?

Here is a pic of my non kit car! Think they look different.

Can't see pics in work i'll have a look when im home and see if i can go round at some point this week only lives about 10 mins drive from me.

It's clearly a kit car. If you blow the image up, the wheels are not original Lamborghini items. Zollar, can you get the badge off the front of the car (if it's real!!!)?

[ZOLLAR]

SAB888 said:

ZOLLAR said:

paulqv said:

Does it have the correct wheels from a countach? It isnt one as the side are all wrong

If anyone lives near him could you check if are genuine wheels and if he wants to sell them?

Here is a pic of my non kit car! Think they look different.

Can't see pics in work i'll have a look when im home and see if i can go round at some point this week only lives about 10 mins drive from me.

It's clearly a kit car. If you blow the image up, the wheels are not original Lamborghini items. Zollar, can you get the badge off the front of the car (if it's real!!!)?

I'll try but i've never stolen anything before

[SAB888]

Wonder why its not on a Q plate, or has it taken the plate of the donor car.

[simonrockman]

alan witt said:

diablo_pete said:

Replica judging by the curve in the lower edge of the front splitter.

Replica judging by the fact it makes my eyes hurt and my heart bleed!
Real countaches make my heart sing!!

You need to read the first chapter of the book "Blink" which is just about this. I saw a 355 yesterday and knew it was a replica. Don't know how, but I knew.

[Google [bot]]

Why is everyone discussing this? And it seems the Countach owners are giving it more credence than anyone else?!?

And of course the wheels aren't genuine Lamborghini, they'll be the same old 5-hole flat dish style as every other replica.



Cue someone posting a pick of one in a million replicas with genuine wheels

[ZOLLAR]

Google [bot] said:

Why is everyone discussing this? And it seems the Countach owners are giving it more credence than anyone else?!?

And of course the wheels aren't genuine Lamborghini, they'll be the same old 5-hole flat dish style as every other replica.



Cue someone posting a pick of one in a million replicas with genuine wheels

Although agreed it is a replica and that widely on PH they are derided, they are however still car's and usually generate a good amount of banter and isn't that the point of a car enthusiasts forum?

[Google [bot]]

ZOLLAR said:

Although agreed it is a replica and that widely on PH they are derided, they are however still car's and usually generate a good amount of banter and isn't that the point of a car enthusiasts forum?

Oh, I know, I agree with that part, I just find it amazing that folk are still pointing out that 'it doesn't seem to be real' and asking about parts off it for a genuine Lambo?!