The Lamborghini Countach driven by Valentino Balboni
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2017
- A Joe Sackey Classics Production.
Featuring Valentino Balboni driving the 1986 Countach QV Downdraft GLA12997, made specially for the CEO of Lamborghini at the time, Patrick Mimran.
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Piano pieces by Jeff Martin.
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Had the pleasure of meeting Valentino once. I walked up and bugged him for a picture together. He turned and loudly said "NO!"...then he stood there with a angry face for a few moments while I started try and mumble a apology interrupting him. Then his angry face melted into a wide smile and a big Italian laugh! He had got me. :-) We shared a laugh and he put his arm around me, took a picture, and said "You know who I am?... you must like sports cars?" Salt of the earth and a living legend!
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Quello che dici è vero al 100% Albert, Valentino è una persona umile e semplice ma allo stesso tempo è carismatica. Lo conosco molto bene visto che per 30 anni è stato mio vicino di casa a Casumaro (FERRARA) e giocavo sempre insieme a suo figlio più piccolo (MASSIMILIANO)...pensa che una volta è venuto a prenderci a scuola in Countach, nel 1985, ci guardavano tutti.. :)))) Quella fu l'unica volta che ci sono salito sopra...ma me lo ricordo come se fosse stato ieri....troppo bello!!!
Queen music
That's beautiful.
Great story, thank you for sharing :)
A man as legendary as the car itself!
A dick who made sure everyone who bought one got a used car.
Nice joke...not
You wish you had that man's former job...
PS: No car is really new, they all have a few kilometers done although they'll sell them to you as new. As a mechanic I can tell you this.
Actually Ford (GT) and Lexus (LFA) were both quite proud of the fact that they shipped their cars with zero miles on them. Factories don't need to break in cars if they're built right. The GT and LFA are two of the best modern cars out there yet neither company had to touch them at all once built.
3Storms...A lot newer cars from alot larger companies backed by much greater finances.
As a kid, I had this car on my wall, not a Porsche, not a Ferrari, but this car. To this very day, the Countach is my dream car.
Nate D. Same here my friend
Same. True that!
Same. But now in my garage is an old Porsche GT3 - Countach stays a dream
Everyone did
Thi car was a special order for Patrick Mimran. The Mimran brothers bought Automobili Lamborghini from bankruptcy in 1980. The color is Bordeaux Speciale, specially created by PPG Italver, Lamborghini's Milan based paint supplier. The wheels are OZ in Oro colour. The engine has been upgraded with special cams and an additional oil cooler. The interior has been fitted with a state-of-the-art Alpine stereo to satisfy Mimran's love of music. The car was delivered to Mimran in 1986, registered in Switzerland with plate VD 256925.
I note that in this video the interior is typical Countach yet in other photos of this same car I see the model number as seen in the tail section between the tail lights, also occurs on a white dash panel. Which is correct for how Mimran had this car built? I assume that Mimran is responsible for eliminating the Series One low body form of the LP400S.
Yeah, I read that somewhere, Octane?
Very nice combo... 👌
This is a story about Passion. Instead of punishing him for driving arround, Lamborghini acknowledged his passion for driving and gave him a Chance to do what he wanted to do most.
Management: Young man, we know you are driving the cars when you are not supposed to.
Valentino: Ummm...
Management: Well, that kind of rule breaking spirit is EXACTLY what we look for here at Lamborghini! You are promoted! Here, drink this bottle of wine and go park the rest of the cars.
Valentino: ...okay.
Remind me to buy Lamborghinis more often.
Well they do have wine dispensers in the factory canteen! :)
This looks so good without the rear wing.
it also looks good without a camper top.
That was the last of the line, the LP5000 QV (about 1990)
And without the Side strakes. I never liked the side strakes, especially on the Testarossa.
Was thinking the same thing. So much better looking without that thing.
@@imbluz I agree the side strakes look awful on the late Countach. I never liked the Testarossa when growing up but now I think they look fantastic.
I always remember as a child thinking Mr Balboni had one of the best jobs in the world. 30 plus years later. Nothing's changed....
mines10inches indeed
True
No tatoos, no pumped muscles, no botox. This is a man, a gentleman...
What's wrong with tattoos and muscles?
Well, he's not trying to compensate.
wait wut
@@Suriner1 lots, actually.
@Lim Jahey Well Lim, he must say so maybe.. because he himself a sad wimp XD such poor individuals always state that the one has to exclude the other - and that it is compensation.. because they have themselves wether the one nor the other to offer - lol.. and every sad wimp may sit in a supercar and drive like with every other VW Golf.. as it all works the same - so a supercar is then "no compensation" right..? consider the BS you're telling Aldo..
the smiling expression on that man's face is priceless
It's a genuine love affair.
2 thumbs up Respect to Lamborghini for honoring this guy with naming a car after him. Both deserve credit
The Countach and Valentino Balboni are inseparable. They both have one thing in common, they're both legends!
One of the best specs ive evern seen ..❤❤❤Yummy
I am 100% sure mr. Balboni is actually a Jedi.
You mean Jedinio
Kanagawa Yarichin loooooooooool
This video was about 2 hours too short. Regardless, best video I've seen all year.
Whittle Moore I so completely agree. Listening to Mr. Balboni, a man I'd say is more closely associated with the brand than any other human being outside of Ferruccio Lamborghini himself, speak about Lamborghini automobiles is like listening to someone describe the love of their life.
No way man! This Car is a SHIT BOX! A Hunk Of Shit! A Turd! A Turd on the ground! A Pile Of Shit! A Hump Of Shit! A Real Turd on the Ground Mane! SHEIT! SHEIT MANE SHEIT! Nuff said! And YOU “BOY”! YOU!! You Can take that to the BANK! SHEIT! SHEIT MANE SHEIT!
John Collins SHEIT mane u crazy BOY! Dis Car is a TURD! SHEIT MANE! SHEIT!
@@MrCutFolks7 shit is in your head.
Lu DEMS SHEIT❗️DEMS FIGHTIN WORDS MANE! MAYBE I’ll KICK YO ARSE! ABOUT HOW BIG A BOY ARE YA??
I remember going to the cinema in cento, Italy, to watch the Wolf of Wall Street and, at the end of the movie, realising that I was sitting next to him. I onestly find amazing how he likes to speak about is job and Lamborghini memories to everyone who's interested, if you ever read this thank you again Valentino
The single greatest car design in the history of the automobile. To me...
along with the Ferrari 288 GTO... IMHO
@@keyboarddancers7751 It could be argued...
Like Enzo said The most beautiful car in the world is the Jaguar XKE
I've always liked the miura more but grew up having my room full of countach pictures and posters.
This man has lived every car guys dream.
Valentino balboni and the countach are two of the greatest of all time!!!
This is probably the best colour I've ever seen on a Countach - it suits it perfectly.
What a beautiful paint in that car!
Bordeaux!
It does a color shift in bright light, very cool for its age!
Luis Cruz yeah I like the paint on that car
it's hideous, purple has no place on a car.
And those wheels!
Still the best looking Italian car ever made in the world !!!!!! The gentleman talks about the car as it should be talked about, and you can see the joy in his eyes, his passion for it.
That would still be the Muira.
Best design ever driven by the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.
All car lovers, enthusiasts, and haters should watch this! There's something about it- peaceful creative mastery!
Valentino's smile as he is driving says it all!! Nothing needs to be said about this amazing, legendary piece of artwork! :)
legend. .a lovely man..and I have been driven in a Lambo by him. ..THE spokesman driver for Lamborghini.
'agreed.', david Watkinson.
I was fortunate enough to be driven by him as well.
220mph and i have never felt safer.. ;o )
he genuinely IS the loveliest guy too as you say.. so full of information about the company, about ferrucio and ALL things lamborghini, and everything is shared with so much love and passion.
he really IS the luckiest bloke in the world to have lived his life and enjoyed his career - driving the GREATEST cars ever built.
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That color combo is INSANE
The Countach started and influenced the super sports car design till today. It will always be the sexiest car ever.
30 plus years and that car still makes my heart skip a beat.
One of the best car videos ever. Love this guy. Look at the smile on his face when he drives.
What a legend... and seems like the kind of man who would have endless stories to tell, all in that friendly, gentle manner. Great video and I echo everyone else who wishes it was longer!
His face when he's driving...that's pure happiness
I don't comment on many videos at all but this is truly epic. What a great story to tell and wow, what a video. Sound is spot on and the shots are great. Thanks for putting a huge smile on my face and capturing the enjoyment of driving.
Right on man! Much appreciated!
A privilege to watch Balboni talk about and drive Countach, having read about him.
OH that was too short! I want to see more. Love it, Good to see Sackey's Countach driven and filmed so well. It is an outstanding restoration!
one of the best looking countach ever
balboni is a living legend
Always a great pleasure to hear him speak. A legitamate legend of his profession and the living definition of a gentleman!
This was fantastic! And the color of that Countach with the gold wheels- beautiful.
The design of this car is timeless.
Balboni is a humble god.
details78 God? Did he create the earth and humans? Stop with your stupidity
Don't be such a fanatical tool with your science fiction.
You may notice that I used a lower case "g". You fucking zealot noob troublemaker.
details78 ok
thomascampr God didn't create shit, and doesn't exist. Therefore Balboni can be whatever anyone wants him to be. A God can be anything.
I think it's beautiful he's still so awestruck over the car and so proud of his work. That is one man knowing exactly what he's doing...
A slice of childhood for me and millions of others in their 40s.
And 50s!
The smile on his face as he talks says it all !
I could listen to this man talk about his love abd life with Lamborghini's all day! Fantastic video!
This man is a living legend.
Look at him smile! Love it!
Man what a legendary beauty. I grew up admiring this car.
Bordeaux Speciale with Panna interior over Oro Ozzetta wheels. This is the original spec and we are in 1986...what a rare beauty. Infinite thanks Ben for letting us the opportunity to see this car by video and especially for the icon himself : Balboni
what a lovely soft spoken gentleman I could listen to his stories all day
What a wonderful film!
There’s a man who enjoys his work, you can see that understated grin when he’s driving the Countach! Bella!👍👏👏👏❤️
Lamborghini Countach is madness out of this world, it's outrageous, it's exotic, it's the super car of super cars...a machine like no other...
What a Humble Man! Another Lamborghini Legend!
The BEST video I've seen on my beloved Countach. Those camera angles bring a smile to my face
Someone was cutting onions while I was watching this. This man truly understands and deserves these metal creatures.
Lots of power, driver connected chassis, incredible engine, manual gearbox... what else could one want?
One of my favorites cars of all time--and that wheel and body color combo? So good
you're the man Mr. Balboni
I shed a tear because this is the most beautiful thing I have seen in my life.
I remember driving the lp550-2 Balboni edition. It wasn't that much different to the regular, apart from the rear wheel drive, but knowing the story and the man behind it made it so much better.
Beautiful Car.
Charismatic Man.
His Smile when he talks about "the car is a human being"...
I can really feel with him.
Very moving.
Nice Film.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Balboni once. He is every bit as gentle, down-to-earth, warm and friendly in real life as he appears in the video.
Un coche atemporal. Nunca será viejo.
Magical! Balboni is a true legend with so much spirit and passion and yet so humble.
two legends together! A pleasure to watch.
Petrolicious type of video.....
Love it!
I had to check to see if it was one, half way through. Lovely style and presentation.
Beauty in motion I will never forget when I saw the poster of the Lamborghini countach and Balboni is legend.
I love this guy and his passion
Purple paint and gold wheels work so beautifully on this beast.
The most beautiful car ever manufactured.
What a lovely, unaffected man. Still finds it joyful and a privilege after all these years. Marvellous video.
You my friend are an Icon! Thank you for all that you have done and continue doing! Stay safe and God Bless... Rico
Masterpiece....such a beatiful car....
And senhor balboni..is a legend........its so nice to ear is voice......
What a legend!
Valentino just a gentle soul who has so much passion for cars. Watching that film made me remember why I wanted to work on cars.
Finally, a man who truly understands the Countach. So many videos and articles of how the Countach is a pain in the ass to drive. This is refreshing.
I always remember being allowed to sit in a Countach years ago at a car show years ago. I instantly fell in love with that car and have ever since. This is a great video.
I think this is my favorite car film anywhere, not just TH-cam, magical!
This made me tear up. What an inspiring video. Thank you for sharing this and thank you, Valentino.
Now, that IS class. The body and wheels colours are just so stylish together. Pure Beauty, aligned.
what a legend. I have always loved Lambo's from a kid till now but these were the proper ones that deserved respect, no automatic pilot etc on these, just you and a V12 and a big set of balls.
Best music I've heard in the utube sounds video.
This pure passion!!! "The car is a human being" he said... Pure Love
Absolutely amazing color specification. Timeless spec on one of the best classic supercars of all-time.
The Countach is still my favorite of all time. He loves this car and so do I.
do you see his smile, lasting aaaal video long? that happens when your job is what you love. he will be never stressed up for it, and that is the best wish come true for a man. lucky you valentino!
This is love of a car. You can see the joy in his face. I love it. I will watch again.......and again👍
Legendary car driven by a legendary man Mr Balboni the smile on his face while driving this car happiness personified.
Excellent video! impossible for me not to feel empathy for this man and his career.
What a master piece. Thank you!
Insanely good video. Thank you so much.
Thank you!!
This man is a Class on his own , style humble no ego Love Lambo when I was a young man still do now!
Congratulations for the footage, the sharing and... everything.!.
That has to be the best colour combination for a Countach. Beautiful.
I'm glad I watched this on a high-res screen with loud balanced stereo speakers - the only way to genuinely appreciate this without actually being there. Thank you for making this.
bigjuicer you're a class act! Bravo.
Living Legend Im very happy I saw him twice in real life
That man is such a legend...i really envy him those times he had through late 60',70' and 80'...those were the times when the cars were made with such a passion and love...
A superb video. I could have watched a five hour presentation and that may not have been enough. Excellent work Joe S.
very touching. thank you so much for sharing!
This is such a wonderful video! A real gem!
Wonderful man who truly appreciates his life, doing one of the most incredible jobs ever. Valentino you are a wonderful advertisement and inspiration to the automotive world, and your beloved Lamborghini.
His smile all the way through says it all😊🙏....