Lambo barn find
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Lars87

Original Poster:

164 posts

244 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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A gentleman and fellow lambo enthusiast was kind enough to show what he had stuff away in a barn.

These cars has been kept stored for many years, and some of them have not run for 10+ years. The cars are on their way to a more sutable garage, where the owner will start the process of retoring these cars back to their former glory. Thats why threis is a tow cable atached to the cars.
The cars have been kept dry in the "barn" and I actually dont think they have sufferd that much apart from a think layer of dust.

Biggest issue is what car to start with.. I would choose the Miura no contest!

The condition of the cars vary, but I actually think you could wash them off, give them a quick service and be off. Imagine driving a battled Miura..I have a hard time thinking of anything more cool!

I worth to mention that the owner is a hardcore lambo guy, and have been waiting for his retirement to have the time to give these cars some TLC. Personally I would have a hard time waiting.


In the picture we have 1980 LM400S, a 400GT 2+2 (do not remeber the year, 67?), 1991 Diablo and a 1970 Miura S... Pretty nice selection of classic lambos!








The cars are now being examined and the resto process is slowly starting. I tried to bias the owner to do the Miura in lime green, with silver panel. Think he agree that would look good.

This is a repost, as I want to dicuss cars, and not where the cars are.




Edited by Lars87 on Saturday 9th July 15:01


Edited by Lars87 on Saturday 9th July 15:41

jke11y

3,200 posts

266 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Miura is absolute porn looking all used and all dusty!

Dift

1,682 posts

256 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Why can't I have a barn find?

Looks amazing though, keep us posted!!

Dift

1,682 posts

256 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Why can't I have a barn find?

Looks amazing though, keep us posted!!

Lars87

Original Poster:

164 posts

244 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Dift said:
Why can't I have a barn find?

Looks amazing though, keep us posted!!
Dont think its a real "barn find" when the owner is very much aware what he has. I just closed my eyes and imagined that this was a real find smile

Lars87

Original Poster:

164 posts

244 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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I really hope I get a chance to ride shootgun in that LP400S when the six webers are ready to roar again.

Conian

8,030 posts

230 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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nothing, just nothing has a visual hit in the face like a Countach smile

Fordo

1,572 posts

253 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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do keep this thread updated!

What an epic retirement project he has on his hands. 3 wonderful cars

Lars87

Original Poster:

164 posts

244 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Fordo said:
do keep this thread updated!

What an epic retirement project he has on his hands. 3 wonderful cars
Actually I rather like all 4.....

S1_RS

782 posts

228 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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They don't look like they need restoring. More of a recondition, new belts, fluids, tyres etc and then use the bloody things!

Martin_Hx

4,028 posts

227 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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S1_RS said:
They don't look like they need restoring. More of a recondition, new belts, fluids, tyres etc and then use the bloody things!
Damn right !

soad

34,652 posts

205 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Love that Countach, youtube loaded up to listen to the thing!
Diablo hits the sweet spot too smile

CampDavid

9,145 posts

227 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Sympathetic restoration - just clean them, big service and send them out.

They all looks stunningly original. With cars like this I often think that people completely waste an opportunity when they have the whole thing completely rebuilt. You may as well build a replica.

Mr Trophy

6,811 posts

232 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Thanks for sharing OP.

JC2012

517 posts

245 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Kelly from KDS Keltec needs to work his magic!

rah1888

1,589 posts

216 months

Saturday 9th July 2011
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Love seeing things like this, thank you for sharing.

Didn't you originally put this thread up last night or am I going mad?

ETA - Just read the end of your post, it seems I haven't gone mad (yet!)