loking for a Countach 25th Anniv.
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Hi,
this is my first post here and was wondering if anybody can help me out?
I've decided it's time to fulfil the dream and I'm now actively trying to source a good 25th anniv Countach. I've only been able to find one for sale at the moment (Lamborghini Wycombe) but would like to see as many as possible before taking the plunge. I'm Dublin based and so am only familiar with the more well known UK dealers so if anyone could suggest or knows of a vendor I'd be really grateful.
PS-Does anyone have any idea if Pullicino Classics are still in operation?
>> Edited by JuniorD on Friday 2nd September 14:10
this is my first post here and was wondering if anybody can help me out?
I've decided it's time to fulfil the dream and I'm now actively trying to source a good 25th anniv Countach. I've only been able to find one for sale at the moment (Lamborghini Wycombe) but would like to see as many as possible before taking the plunge. I'm Dublin based and so am only familiar with the more well known UK dealers so if anyone could suggest or knows of a vendor I'd be really grateful.
PS-Does anyone have any idea if Pullicino Classics are still in operation?
>> Edited by JuniorD on Friday 2nd September 14:10
rubystone said:
John Pullicino still operates - wish I could remember his trading name - something like GTR... and something tells me that he uses a hosted website - like racecar.co.uk or mobile.de.
not GTR Sportcars in Chiswick? if so, I didn't realise it was him
I heard his brother passed away recently
Nutskie.. said:
Guys,
I knew Mark rather well when he was living in Wimbledon. Lost touch over the past 3 years. Can someone PM me with details of what happened to him please.
Last I heard John was buying for private collectors and based in France IIRC
Thnx
Nutskie
Can't help you there I'm afraid although I'd be interested to know too - I read about it in the Lambo Club UK newsletter but it didn't give any details.
A sad loss
IMO the anni is the worst looking of the lot . . . LP5000 or LP400 for me. The QV doesn't sound that good . . . sorry.
For sale
For sale: I'd buy this one
For sale
For sale: I'd buy this one
don't know why anyone would buy an Anniversary - the worst looking of the lot and likely to appreciate the least in future
the regular QV has same mechanicals, is lighter and much better looking - also doesn't have needless electric seats and windows
of course, I'd have an LP400 too but these are much harder to come by (as I found out)
the regular QV has same mechanicals, is lighter and much better looking - also doesn't have needless electric seats and windows
of course, I'd have an LP400 too but these are much harder to come by (as I found out)
I've also known about the divided opinions about this car but I've had close looks at pretty much the entire range including quite a few LP500s and QVs and I still like the look of the 25th. I don't doubt my taste fairly questionable - I'm looking at an Alfa SZ as well - but as my car tastes are stuck in 1990 it's what it has to be.
have you spoken to mike pullen 01444 455100 he looks after as many countach's as anybody and may know who is selling, also maybe jason barker he sources cars don't have the number but he has a web site. any one that really thinks an lp5000 drives better than a qv engined car must be nuts, flat spot city. the anniv does ride a little better and seems a bit more refined but you must get the right colour, not white. qv for me thanks or craigs lp400.
juniord said:
I've also known about the divided opinions about this car but I've had close looks at pretty much the entire range including quite a few LP500s and QVs and I still like the look of the 25th. I don't doubt my taste fairly questionable - I'm looking at an Alfa SZ as well - but as my car tastes are stuck in 1990 it's what it has to be.
No you go for it mate! Dont be swayed.
I know an awful lot of people slate the anniversary but I absolutely love it, I think the extra body work makes it look very modern and a bit more shapely. The old curvey/fat tired shape of the LP400 just looks really dated and poorly proportioned to me. The 25th looks, well, pure Lambo.
Best of luck finding one and please post pictures when you do.
alanc5 said:
I've also known about the divided opinions about this car but I've had close looks at pretty much the entire range including quite a few LP500s and QVs and I still like the look of the 25th. I don't doubt my taste fairly questionable - I'm looking at an Alfa SZ as well - but as my car tastes are stuck in 1990 it's what it has to be.
No you go for it mate! Dont be swayed.
I know an awful lot of people slate the anniversary but I absolutely love it, I think the extra body work makes it look very modern and a bit more shapely. The old curvey/fat tired shape of the LP400 just looks really dated and poorly proportioned to me. The 25th looks, well, pure Lambo.
Best of luck finding one and please post pictures when you do.
"fat tyred shape of LP400" - the LP400 does not have fat tyres. If you think the LP400 is more dated than the later cars then I think you are in the minority but each to their own.
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