It's not a kit car, it's a replica, there's a difference. The kit didn't "come from" anywhere. All that paperwork y'all found? Notebooks he had the dimensions written down in? The man who built it researched what each panels Dimensions were, then hand fabricated it. That is a custom, one-off, bespoke REPLICA of a Countach.
If that roof scoop was made to emulate the side intakes, then it would look good, but having that rounded, pro street style scoop on the Bonnet, looks terrible. You are correct, it has to go.
The fitment you see Between the Wheels, tires, wheel well size, and the size of the vehicle, that gives it that Hot Wheels look, is very much in style right now. Even if you don't keep those specific Wheels, you should probably keep that fitment. I would highly suggest keeping those rims, getting them refinished (maybe in the factory ceramic gray), and then getting Lamborghini center caps. That way you can maintain the popular Hot Wheels car look, while retaining the appearance of having Lamborghini factory rims on it.
With Corvette wheels, and corvette brakes, it is highly likely that there is a C4 Corvette front end suspension, as well. Using C4 Corvette front ends, and Rears, is actually quite common in kit cars of the 1980s, and early 90s. Although that body is not a kid, I could not tell you for sure if the frame is or not. Either way, whether it be bespoke or a kit, it is highly likely that that is a C4 front end under there.
I agree. An M275 would be nice in that car and for the literal same horsepower and set-up a cheap M137 could do the job. I doubt he's going that route though. The Lambo V12 BTW, having worked on them, is a very reliable engine.
Turning that thing into a damn arcade machine would be an effing tragedy, A Car guy sin, that would land you in car guy hell. Someone put Blood Sweat and Tears, and years of their life, into building that thing into a replica, a tribute to one of the greatest supercars ever made. That thing must be built into a bespoke Countach replica, or you're going to Car Guy hell.
I know a ton about the Countach and Corvettes, and that is what that car looks like, an amalgamation of those two vehicles, both of which I'm highly knowledgeable about. If you have any questions, just respond to this message, I'll see the notification that you replied to me, and I will answer the question. I would be happy to help.
In the right hands that think become a jewel. Find a reputable customs garage, who would be interested in completing it, and sell it to them. Let pros turn that into the bespoke supercar it was meant to be...
@@InTheShop it’s pretty open, but most use an LS motor and G60 Porsche transmission. I’m pretty sure you could pick up a real 12 or 10 and fit it in there, but you’d need to find the transmission.
There was a guy who built one from scratch in his basement all metal. There was some vids on it.
The Lamborghini Countach is my favorite sport car.
It's not a kit car, it's a replica, there's a difference. The kit didn't "come from" anywhere. All that paperwork y'all found? Notebooks he had the dimensions written down in? The man who built it researched what each panels Dimensions were, then hand fabricated it. That is a custom, one-off, bespoke REPLICA of a Countach.
I really was trying to find the lexicon to explain it and you just nailed it. It is indeed a replica, not a kit. Thank you!
If that roof scoop was made to emulate the side intakes, then it would look good, but having that rounded, pro street style scoop on the Bonnet, looks terrible. You are correct, it has to go.
I bought a Diablo replica two years ago and it just needs paint!! Good luck with this build!!
That is an amazing find though, no question.
The fitment you see Between the Wheels, tires, wheel well size, and the size of the vehicle, that gives it that Hot Wheels look, is very much in style right now. Even if you don't keep those specific Wheels, you should probably keep that fitment. I would highly suggest keeping those rims, getting them refinished (maybe in the factory ceramic gray), and then getting Lamborghini center caps. That way you can maintain the popular Hot Wheels car look, while retaining the appearance of having Lamborghini factory rims on it.
With Corvette wheels, and corvette brakes, it is highly likely that there is a C4 Corvette front end suspension, as well. Using C4 Corvette front ends, and Rears, is actually quite common in kit cars of the 1980s, and early 90s. Although that body is not a kid, I could not tell you for sure if the frame is or not. Either way, whether it be bespoke or a kit, it is highly likely that that is a C4 front end under there.
Keep this for a real car. Buy a fiberglass replica for that sim. Mabey a wrecked one?
You should see the story of the bull in the basement. Made of real aluminum. 17 years to make.
I’ve seen it many times.
@ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety carlos a good friend of mine owns it now he's in orlando Fl. He's currently selling it.
charlie strickland can help you find parts for that car. windshield , door popers , etc. hes on facebook , and on the lambo replica forum.
I'll forward that over.
Mercedes AMG V12 is the perfect motor to complete the restoration. Superior motor and more reliable than a Lambo V12
I agree. An M275 would be nice in that car and for the literal same horsepower and set-up a cheap M137 could do the job. I doubt he's going that route though. The Lambo V12 BTW, having worked on them, is a very reliable engine.
Sienna and Prova have parts if needed
Turning that thing into a damn arcade machine would be an effing tragedy, A Car guy sin, that would land you in car guy hell. Someone put Blood Sweat and Tears, and years of their life, into building that thing into a replica, a tribute to one of the greatest supercars ever made. That thing must be built into a bespoke Countach replica, or you're going to Car Guy hell.
Racing sim might be good if he has a place to put it but making it into a real car is even more fun but a lot more work
I agree! 😎🍷
I know a ton about the Countach and Corvettes, and that is what that car looks like, an amalgamation of those two vehicles, both of which I'm highly knowledgeable about. If you have any questions, just respond to this message, I'll see the notification that you replied to me, and I will answer the question. I would be happy to help.
Imagine an 800 hp all aluminum lsx in that bay, use a Porsche 944 transaxle.. that thing would pull $150k..
You had me at 800 hp. 🤣👍🏻
100% make it a real car
Thank you!
In the right hands that think become a jewel. Find a reputable customs garage, who would be interested in completing it, and sell it to them. Let pros turn that into the bespoke supercar it was meant to be...
I say make it a real car
That’s what everyone is saying!
@@ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety what drive train is it set up for?
@@InTheShop it’s pretty open, but most use an LS motor and G60 Porsche transmission. I’m pretty sure you could pick up a real 12 or 10 and fit it in there, but you’d need to find the transmission.
Wheels wing and scoop have got to go. Otherwise nice car.
its a kit car
Nn è rossa..ßocŕf
Turn it into a Tesla
That would be so weird to see a Countach drive by and only hear the gears whirring.
BMW 12 WOULD BE EPIC!! LS WOULD BE GREAT TOO.