New member to the Countach Clan
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Afternoon gents,
I just thought I'd say hello as there aren't many Countach owners in this country, as I have recently bought an '88 5000QV in Acapulco Blue. Originally I bought it to sell but I'd wanted one ever since I was a little kid so I've decided I can't let it go and it'll be staying. Hope to see some of you around later this year.
Mitch
I just thought I'd say hello as there aren't many Countach owners in this country, as I have recently bought an '88 5000QV in Acapulco Blue. Originally I bought it to sell but I'd wanted one ever since I was a little kid so I've decided I can't let it go and it'll be staying. Hope to see some of you around later this year.
Mitch
Mitch
hi I think it was you who I rolled into Albert Square Manchester with last weekend Chinese New Year.
I have done lots of car things over the past 10 years but the drama from the pavement from onlookers was something else.
First they saw your Countach (which has an impact far beyond many recent supercars)and then they saw my bright red Esprit (both cars no silencers) It was hilarious but a bit embarassing as people ran towards us with cameras.
I thought I had become oblivious to this stuff but the Countach is pure rock n roll punk in your face madness! Enjoy the car mate! BTW I have been to Bauers many times and you have some great cars. It was a gold Lotus Elite you had for sale 24 years ago that hooked me into Lotus and Supercars.
Are you based Didsbury?
I post a poor quality pic of your car a friend took
hi I think it was you who I rolled into Albert Square Manchester with last weekend Chinese New Year.
I have done lots of car things over the past 10 years but the drama from the pavement from onlookers was something else.
First they saw your Countach (which has an impact far beyond many recent supercars)and then they saw my bright red Esprit (both cars no silencers) It was hilarious but a bit embarassing as people ran towards us with cameras.
I thought I had become oblivious to this stuff but the Countach is pure rock n roll punk in your face madness! Enjoy the car mate! BTW I have been to Bauers many times and you have some great cars. It was a gold Lotus Elite you had for sale 24 years ago that hooked me into Lotus and Supercars.
Are you based Didsbury?
I post a poor quality pic of your car a friend took
Hi Mitch
Congrats on the purchase. This must be the car that was recently auctioned at H&H but failed to sell? It was featured on the cover of one of the car mags when the 88 spec was launched (without wing at that time).
What is its condition like if you don't mind me asking?
I also have an acapulco QV (1986) - very rare colour and looks fantastic IMHO
Craig
Congrats on the purchase. This must be the car that was recently auctioned at H&H but failed to sell? It was featured on the cover of one of the car mags when the 88 spec was launched (without wing at that time).
What is its condition like if you don't mind me asking?
I also have an acapulco QV (1986) - very rare colour and looks fantastic IMHO
Craig
Firstly thank you for the warm welcome gents. I've posted some images at the end of this post for those who are curious!
Richard, it was great to meet you, particularly in the manner we did the other weekend. I was trying to be a good boy as I was still on trade plates having not gotten round to taxing the Countach. Your Esprit is a very sharp looking car. It's nice to see that we had some impact on your more formative years too. How did you know I'm based in Didsbury? Hopefully we'll see you around in the near future!
Thank you to both Zahal and Redwing!
Craig, you are indeed correct, it was the car that went through the H&H auction a little while ago. It had been taken in by an Audi dealer against an R8, but from what I gather the auctioneer was a little over-enthusiastic and the net result was the car not selling. I'm lucky in that John Pogson of Italia Autosport in Holmfirth is a personal friend and he has spent a fair amount of time fettling the car. The difference is dramatic now that the carbs have been balanced, the peddle box lubricated, a few oil seals replaced and the wheels aligned. Details of note are that the car is also fitted with 3 way adjustable Spax shockers, floating AP Racing discs and 4-pot callipers. We have been trying to work out whether the split rims were fitted when new or whether they have been a later modification. Overall there is a little bit of work to do on the driver's seat due to jeans rivets but otherwise she is very settled and very good example. The colour is certainly not something you see every day, from what I gather there were more Diablo's in Acapulco Blue than Countach's?
Good to hear from you again Tadek, hope you're still enjoying your Corvette. It was only ever a matter of time till I found myself a Countach I suppose. We're doing the 24 Hours of Silverstone again this year so you'll have to try and make it down for that.
Now for some piccies!
Richard, it was great to meet you, particularly in the manner we did the other weekend. I was trying to be a good boy as I was still on trade plates having not gotten round to taxing the Countach. Your Esprit is a very sharp looking car. It's nice to see that we had some impact on your more formative years too. How did you know I'm based in Didsbury? Hopefully we'll see you around in the near future!
Thank you to both Zahal and Redwing!
Craig, you are indeed correct, it was the car that went through the H&H auction a little while ago. It had been taken in by an Audi dealer against an R8, but from what I gather the auctioneer was a little over-enthusiastic and the net result was the car not selling. I'm lucky in that John Pogson of Italia Autosport in Holmfirth is a personal friend and he has spent a fair amount of time fettling the car. The difference is dramatic now that the carbs have been balanced, the peddle box lubricated, a few oil seals replaced and the wheels aligned. Details of note are that the car is also fitted with 3 way adjustable Spax shockers, floating AP Racing discs and 4-pot callipers. We have been trying to work out whether the split rims were fitted when new or whether they have been a later modification. Overall there is a little bit of work to do on the driver's seat due to jeans rivets but otherwise she is very settled and very good example. The colour is certainly not something you see every day, from what I gather there were more Diablo's in Acapulco Blue than Countach's?
Good to hear from you again Tadek, hope you're still enjoying your Corvette. It was only ever a matter of time till I found myself a Countach I suppose. We're doing the 24 Hours of Silverstone again this year so you'll have to try and make it down for that.
Now for some piccies!
hoping to be pick up my lambo tomorrow from it's service 
Lovely car Mitch. Owning a Countach is a wonderful experience. I suspect the wheels are a later modification as they are Anniversary wheels and IIRC the 88.5 model had the earlier cast wheels. The only difference between the 88.5 models and the earlier QV was the addition of the sills later used on the Anniversary. Of course, I could well stand to be corrected on this.
Mitch Bauer Millet is a legend in Manchester and I saw Didsbury get a mention in the press sometime ago.
I am next door to Didsbury, Heaton Mersey. PM me sometime for a beer and meet up. I know lots of Lotus and some Lambo guys around here but I am not as "car active" as I used to be.......but your Countach has stirred my emotions again!
I am next door to Didsbury, Heaton Mersey. PM me sometime for a beer and meet up. I know lots of Lotus and some Lambo guys around here but I am not as "car active" as I used to be.......but your Countach has stirred my emotions again!
Thanks for the messages guys. The car is very physical and this is bearing in mind that I race a 720Bhp GT2 Corvette..... I wouldn't have it any other way though, as I think it's part of what makes it feel like such an event. Richard, must meet up for a drink sometime, I've a feeling I'll be playing alot this year!
With regards to the wheels I am in two minds as the likelihood is that they were added afterwards as I know they were standard fit on Anniversario's. That said I wasn't sure if they were some long forgotten option on the 5000QV as I have come across a number of 5000QV's in the U.S. that have them...... I'd buy a set of the original mag's if only I could find some!
M
With regards to the wheels I am in two minds as the likelihood is that they were added afterwards as I know they were standard fit on Anniversario's. That said I wasn't sure if they were some long forgotten option on the 5000QV as I have come across a number of 5000QV's in the U.S. that have them...... I'd buy a set of the original mag's if only I could find some!
M
rubystone said:
God I still love those cars. I should've bought that Anniversario when I had the chance (actually I should've bought the ex Jamiroquai LP400, even allowing for its history, but that's another story altogether)
Mmmmm...cant let this rest...for a number of reasons the ex Jamiroquai car is a sister to my own and i remember reading all about it in one of the car mags some years ago , still have the magazine, just cant find it in all the piles that i have, but please explain " allowing for its history" as i thought it was quite a nice car although it had some colour changes. And Mitch, that sure is a great looking car and u must be deservedly very proud...congrats.Edited by orangeLP400 on Saturday 20th February 09:24
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