Looking to buy or build a Countach replica......and I'm a newbie......

[88.5countach]

Hello,
My name is Dave, I live in Michigan, and I am preferably looking to buy a completed kit Countach that needs work, or is in great shape, either one is fine. I do have mechanical skills and can fix most problems, but doing an entire frame build is not something I want to try if possible. I have 2 real Lambo's, a 206 Huracan 610, and a 2008 Murcielago. I've always wanted a Countach since I was a small boy, like many others, but they were unreachable at that time to me.

With the prices of factory Countach's going through the roof in the past few years, and the fact that they were not really mechanically "friendly" from day one, I am very much interested in finding a replica I can tinker with. I would like to put about a 500-550hp Corvette engine in whatever car I do end up with, and I do know C3 and C4 Corvettes very well, I re-built my 1969 Stingray from the ground up, so I am familiar with them.

There is currently a 1988 replica on Ebay for $40,000 on a tube frame, looks pretty good, but I have no idea if it is a good buy or a goodbye.... Ebay auction #253627926045 being sold by Raflo2 in Washington state) Any help you guys can offer me on this car, or other alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

Is there a link on this site to replica builders, or are they all gone now?

Thanks in advance for your help, and good to be on the site!!

Dave not sure if your still looking for a car but I'm looking at putting mine up for sale.  Will likely do a video this weekend and list it next week.

Todd
lamborghinicountachreplica@gmail.com

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[nickmkk]

I'm just about to hit 55 years old, saved up some money, and got lots of REALLY BIG loans, you can get those too! I'm in hock up to my eyeballs, but I know if I don't do it now, I probably won't ever do it. Bucket list is nearly done, just need that Aventador…. I'll keep you posted.

I'm one of those guys who hates banks, never takes out loans, and pays cash for everything.  That's why I try to build a replica instead of buying the real thing, maybe someday I'll finish it. 

Watch this and you'll understand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbvCxMfcKv4&t=6m58s

[dave4what]

Nice cars! I have just two questions. What do you do for a living, and where can I apply? 

I'm just about to hit 55 years old, saved up some money, and got lots of REALLY BIG loans, you can get those too! I'm in hock up to my eyeballs, but I know if I don't do it now, I probably won't ever do it. Bucket list is nearly done, just need that Aventador…. I'll keep you posted.

[dave4what]

Dave... I was bidding on it when it was on ebay. I reached out to the dealership and was "trying" to work on a price then they came back and said someone in Michigan bought it.... WELL THEN!!!!   

Congrats... You have to take me for a ride sometimes!!!!!!

CCIE

That's really funny, because just before I gave them my deposit prior to buying my airline tickets, they said they had someone interested in it, but not a deposit yet, so it looks as if they weren't pulling my leg after all. Ha, a small world it is indeed! BTW you're always welcome to go for a ride anytime my friend.

[CCIE]

Dave... I was bidding on it when it was on ebay. I reached out to the dealership and was "trying" to work on a price then they came back and said someone in Michigan bought it.... WELL THEN!!!!   

Congrats... You have to take me for a ride sometimes!!!!!!

CCIE

[dave4what]

 

Show us some pictures of your cars, D4W.  Make us all drool.

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The Huracan pics are from my camera, the Murcielago pics are from the dealer I bough the car from, for some reason my phone pics aren't emailing to my computer. I'll have my son put up a couple pics from the M1 event we're going to tomorrow morning.

Dave.... Beautiful cars. Where are you located? Michigan by chance? I recall bidding on the murci a while back.

CCIE

Hi CCIE,
Yes, I'm in Michigan, just about 10 miles north of Detroit. The Murcielago was on Ebay, and was as clean as a brand new car with only a tad over 5K miles on it.

We have a neat track a few miles from our house called M1 Concourse. It's a private track and garage "condo" setup where you can purchase a garage that also has space in it to entertain in. Cost is waaaaay too much for my blood, I'd rather spend my $$$ on cars, not garages! Once a month Road & Track sponsors a "Cars & Coffee" event, in which everyone who wants to can bring their cars and show them off. The event is free, so is the coffee and doughnuts. The event is held on the last Saturday of each month, and usually draws over 1000 sports, custom and exotic cars.

Below are a few pictures we took there yesterday of our Lambo's. 2 of my sons and a some of their friends are in a couple of the pictures. Hope you enjoy them.
Dave

 

[nickmkk]

Nice cars! I have just two questions. What do you do for a living, and where can I apply? 

[dave4what]

Show us some pictures of your cars, D4W.  Make us all drool.

01

The Huracan pics are from my camera, the Murcielago pics are from the dealer I bough the car from, for some reason my phone pics aren't emailing to my computer. I'll have my son put up a couple pics from the M1 event we're going to tomorrow morning.

Dave.... Beautiful cars. Where are you located? Michigan by chance? I recall bidding on the murci a while back.

CCIE

Hi CCIE,
Yes, I'm in Michigan, just about 10 miles north of Detroit. The Murcielago was on Ebay, and was as clean as a brand new car with only a tad over 5K miles on it.

We have a neat track a few miles from our house called M1 Concourse. It's a private track and garage "condo" setup where you can purchase a garage that also has space in it to entertain in. Cost is waaaaay too much for my blood, I'd rather spend my $$$ on cars, not garages! Once a month Road & Track sponsors a "Cars & Coffee" event, in which everyone who wants to can bring their cars and show them off. The event is free, so is the coffee and doughnuts. The event is held on the last Saturday of each month, and usually draws over 1000 sports, custom and exotic cars.

Below are a few pictures we took there yesterday of our Lambo's. 2 of my sons and a some of their friends are in a couple of the pictures. Hope you enjoy them.
Dave

[CCIE]

Show us some pictures of your cars, D4W.  Make us all drool.

01

The Huracan pics are from my camera, the Murcielago pics are from the dealer I bough the car from, for some reason my phone pics aren't emailing to my computer. I'll have my son put up a couple pics from the M1 event we're going to tomorrow morning.

Dave.... Beautiful cars. Where are you located? Michigan by chance? I recall bidding on the murci a while back.

CCIE

[dave4what]

Show us some pictures of your cars, D4W.  Make us all drool.

01

The Huracan pics are from my camera, the Murcielago pics are from the dealer I bough the car from, for some reason my phone pics aren't emailing to my computer. I'll have my son put up a couple pics from the M1 event we're going to tomorrow morning.

[JJS SE30]

Hey, in reference to the guy on ebay with the red countach.  Well, when it was first put on ebay by a previous seller I made contact with that person since he had it listed for around $30K/Offer.  With that being said I could have bought the car for probably $25K give or take.  The guy that has it now obviously bought it and did a quick turn on it and tried advertising it on here for double the amount.  I sort of made mention of that price to the current owner and it may have upset him since he probably got a super deal on it; however, I just didn't want anyone on this forum to get  taken advantage of.  So maybe offer a lower amount if your seriously interested.  Just a heads up and good luck with whatever you do.

[01Lambiero]

Show us some pictures of your cars, D4W.  Make us all drool.

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[88.5countach]

You lost me at "...I have 2 real lambos....a Huracan and a Murcielago..." 

lol 

[Neils88]

You lost me at "...I have 2 real lambos....a Huracan and a Murcielago..." 

[usmc_butler]

Dave sent you a PM