17 years built in basement Lamborghini found new home.

600hp 5 spd zf trans.
built by Ken Imhoff who spent 17 years building in his basement.
built like a race car.
All aluminum individual body parts.
We will be posting more videos of it soon.

[@Nogdog945]

I found about this car by chance in my recommended and thought it was absolutely amazing. I mean the dedication and attention to detail is absolutely astounding. Then I found a video of the builder explaining the story and I was even more humbled and once again put into perspective (as how I always try to live myself, looking at something from another perspective). But hey I still have massive respect for the work done and truly appreciate the man behind this.

[@yerlinita]

Hi Thank you for your comments. Many of us share the same opinion.

[@ProstreetLamborghini]

I remember meeting Ken who built the car, when he came over to my old house years ago, he wanted to get some measurements off my Prova Countach. He also had a friend of my son's named Kevin a machinist, build the centers for the first wheels that Ken had on the car.

[@jws6076]

I have seen this car in the basement before it was removed. I got to know Ken and his family. The car is incredible. Love to see it again someday. I have some pics of it still in the basement if your interested.

[@yerlinita]

Hi John That is nice to hear. I would love to see those pictures. There may be some I haven't seen yet. You are welcome to come see the car. We are in Miami. Let me know whenever you want to come see it, it would be my pleasure.

[@yerlinita]

Ken is a very nice man with a beautiful family.

[@jws6076]

@@yerlinita yes they are.

[@jws6076]

@@yerlinita I will dig out the old camera. Not sure how great they are as I am not a photographer but you could add them to your collection. I do get to Florida (MIA) often so I would enjoy that. Thank you very much. Talk to you soon.

[@yerlinita]

@@jws6076 Great! Thank you! Cool just let me know when you want to stop by and see it Will be looking forward to it. Have a great day!

[@reycaballero2462]

I remember this car from an email....a guys pure obsession and skills...even tho it's a replica this particular car is purely hand built and one of a kind

[@yerlinita]

Yes it is! Thank you!👍

[@mriippa]

looks great.. and the paint is gorgeous

[@yerlinita]

Thank you! Looking forward to posting new videos soon.

[@kellyreese1824]

I believe it's currently for sale in Altamonte Florida for $200,000

[@oiramsq73]

That is stunning …. The undercarriage is SPOTLESS! And those chromed velocity stacks - like buttah!!!!

[@kealahau6727]

Awsome car I seen somewhere he sold it cheap like 90k$ ...Thanks for the video...(always keep your cam horizontal and moving steady and slow...)

[@yerlinita]

Thanks for the tip

[@JoseSilva_]

Muito bom. Parece um original de tão bem feito. Parabéns!

[@StreetMachine18]

glad to see this one found a new home!

[@yerlinita]

thank you

[@micahgoingback1771]

I'm going to build one in my attic 😅. I remember this car story. Nice walk around video.

[@yerlinita]

That will definitely top the basement. 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@yerlinita]

Thank you!😊

[@danielfernandes711]

More reliable than a a real Lamborghini

[@yerlinita]

Thank you 👍

[@christopherjames7809]

So good to see this video. Thank you. I remember the story from years ago but there seems to be limited quality footage of this amazing car. Question; is it just me or are the foot pedals sat on an awkward angle?

[@yerlinita]

Hi Chris Yes the pedals are offset. I will be putting up new videos soon. Thank you Chris

[@christopherjames7809]

@@yerlinita Awesome! Can’t wait for more vids!

[@yerlinita]

Hi Chris Yes they are offset. It was built as a race car. Looking forward to post more videos. Thanks Chris!

[@christopherjames7809]

@@yerlinita Interesting. I didn’t know it was built for racing. That’s great info. Thank you.

[@yerlinita]

@@christopherjames7809 it wasn't built for racing. It was built race car style inside.

[@davidm113]

Omg it’s the car

[@Hannu_H]

I would rather have this than the real one. I am sure that the quality is superior compared to real one.

[@yerlinita]

I agree. It is amazing. Thank you for reaching out!

[@Daemonarch2k6]

Absolutely beautiful replica. But the automatic cost points in the b-note

[@yerlinita]

It's a 5 spd manual.

[@davidm113]

17 years working on this car in the basement only for someone else to enjoy his work.

[@way2love123]

looking good brother

[@yerlinita]

Thank you 👍

[@JeepersKeepers78]

I like the red Countach, in the garage, a LOT more...

[@yerlinita]

Thank you

[@calvincooley1074]

The ULTIMATE hand built clone!

[@yerlinita]

It is!! Although I can't take any credit for it.

[@yerlinita]

Thank you

[@johnlacey155]

I spy with my little eye another Countach-looking vehicle inside the garage. Countach city :)

[@yerlinita]

Hi John, I appreciate your your positive comments. Yes there is another Countach in the garage. Currently working on it. Will be posting some videos of it. Working on making the interior as authentic looking as possible. Redoing the whole car. Thank you again.

[@joecampbell4199]

If this kit had a V12 it would be near perfect.

[@yerlinita]

Agreed! Thank you 👍 😊

[@tangoturbotango2621]

Hi, I love the car and how the guy build it too, but could this be a major issue for the big fuel tank seating in the front of the vehicle , Im just worried about what could happen if you having a front impact? thanks

[@yerlinita]

Hi, I don't know much about that but it is a fuel cell. I do know that many other cars like porsche 911 also have there fuel tanks in front like this one.

[@tangoturbotango2621]

@@yerlinita it didn't matter, the car look superb 👌

[@yerlinita]

@@tangoturbotango2621thank you!!👍👍

[@matthew6202]

Better than the real one

[@yerlinita]

Thank you 👍

[@robertoperez2222]

That tank in front is that where you keep the beer cold 👍

[@yerlinita]

It's not beer, but stronger than alcohol.

[@olympA310]

Salut elle est très belle pour une réplique bravo 😁😋😜👶🛴🇨🇵

[@yerlinita]

Thank you 👍

[@michaeltk1]

Would love to hear it running. How well does it drive?

[@yerlinita]

Hi Please check out my other videos of it. There are a few videos with the engine reving.

[@clarkbarrett6274]

So, here's a question. How does one register a hand-built car constructed in a basement over 17 years? There wasn't an existing VIN to operate off of, because it's not a normal kit car.

[@yerlinita]

Good question. Different states have different laws. Most states require an inspection of the car along with paperwork and receipts showing where the parts came from. In the state of Florida, they do a safety dot inspection and make sure there are no stolen parts on the car. You will need to provide a certificate or origin for the chassis. If you build the chassis yourself, receipts of all the material used to build it as well. Engine # and transmission # must be on receipts. Affidavit signed stating you built the car yourself. They will issue a title branded ASPT . Assembled by parts vehicle.

[@clarkbarrett6274]

@@yerlinita Thanks.I've been a lifelong Lamborghini fan. I'm also a mechanical engineer with an automotive background. But building a Countach in the basement is beyond me. Someday I'd like to build a kit car (Miata based Ariel Atom like vehicle). Glad to see Imhoff's car is in good hands.

[@yerlinita]

@@clarkbarrett6274 Thank you!!!

[@althunder4269]

The body is amazing. The interior not so much. I'd have installed inner fender liners to protect against road debris. Also the gas tank up front isn't a good idea from a safety perspective.

[@actontreadway1168]

There’s no good place for a gas tank. Porsche 911s and many other cars have front gas tanks.

[@jostrander71]

22 million vw bugs built with gas tank up front.

[@althunder4269]

@@jostrander71 bugs weren't safe either.

[@robertwhitten265]

Probably more reliable too.

[@yerlinita]

Lol! Agreed, if you are familiar with the original Countach you will know they are very unreliable. Thank you

[@matthewdevine113]

I wonder how it handles!

[@92trdman]

Please post about car handling and experience on next video

[@yerlinita]

Sure will!! I haven't talk on the videos but I will from now on. Thank you!😊👍

[@BrianBoniMakes]

Lots of interesting details. Like I'm looking at a Countach that someone turned into an IMSA GT car. Weight?

[@yerlinita]

Hi Around 2700 Lbs

[@conrad463]

Looks to be a 360 Modena in the background

[@yerlinita]

Yes it is! 👍

[@ajdahun]

Am I the only one who wants to see his basement now?

[@generalautorepair4817]

17 years to built a car in a basement. What a wase of your life.

[@seatschris]

Who bought is car ? Does anyone know the actual guy

[@yerlinita]

Hi, yes we have the Basement Lambo. Are you interested? [e-mail] Thank you

[@chevalierlancelot6432]

👍❤️😍🥰

[@ribbitism]

17 years to build.. has such incredible details... but totally forgot the handbrake so uses wheel chocks........ 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@yerlinita]

Working in progress.

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

Which one took 17 years to build in your basement, this one, or the red one?

[@bluefly5185]

This one

[@godchi1dvonsteuben770]

​@@bluefly5185what is that? A 383 stroker?

[@999666703]

It's a really nice creation but I always found the wheel wells to be wayyyy off..

[@yerlinita]

We have had an original Lamborghini Countach along side it and the wheel wells looked the same but I am not an expert.

[@999666703]

@@yerlinita I’m referring to the wheel well flares. The front flares arch up at the rear facing side, but on a real Countach, they are more straight across. The rear wheel well flares slightly dip in on the front facing side..

[@CFox.7]

where can we find ALL the stats on it ?

[@yerlinita]

Hi, We have the car. What stats are you interested in?

[@CFox.7]

@@yerlinita These all correct ? ♦All hand formed aluminium body weighing 2400 lbs, representing a euro spec 1982 Countach LP5000S ♦ All steel tube space frame similar to the original ♦ Ford Cleveland Boss 351 (514hp@ 6800rpm) with a Probe 377C.I. stroker kit ♦ Forged 11.75 comp. pistons H-beam rods ♦ .630 lift roller cam and Milodon gear drive ♦ Crower pushrods and S.S. roller rockers with S.S. HiFlow manley valves ♦ Ported and polished heads and Hall Pantera Weber manifold ♦ 48 IDA downdraft Webers built by Inglesse ♦ Canton 10 qt. trap-door road racing pan and oil cooler ♦ ZF 5 speed transaxle with (4:10 gear) ♦ 15lb. aluminum flywheel ♦ MSD box and billet dist. ♦ Tires rear Hoosier 25.0×13.0x16 front 23.5×12.0x16 slicks ♦ Wheels custom BBS rim shells with hand made centre sections. 12×16 rear 10×16 front ♦ Brakes Wilwood Suprelite 4 piston calipers and 12″x1.25″ vented rotors and aluminum hats ♦ Exhaust handmade 180deg. 2″ S.S. headers, 3.5″ collectors, 12″ long x 3.5″ racing muffers. ♦ Wilwood racing pedals/master cylinders/hyd. clutch ♦ Pantera ZF 5-speed, Hyd clutch, alum flywheel, bell housing, and shifter ♦ Twin Howe sprintcar aluminum radiators with 2400cfm puller fans, Oil cooler with twin remote race filters ♦ Performance untested weight 2700lbs. ♦ 15 gal. fuel cell, electric fuel pump, and sending unit ♦ Top Speed confirmed by Ken = 140mph ♦ Real Lambo Parts : taillights, parking lights, windshield, speed glass side windows, badges, fiberglass wing, wheel arches, and chin spoiler ♦ A competition style interior, MOMO seats, 5 point harness, splined steering wheel, 5 lb. Halon fire bottle, all anodised aluminium interior panels with heat and sound barrier rear bulkhead with removable access panel between seats

[@yerlinita]

Hi, Yes those look correct. The wheels and tires on it now are the 5000 original looking telephone dial wheels with pirreli 345 35 15 tires.

[@yerlinita]

@@CFox.7 yes those are correct.

[@CFox.7]

@@yerlinita im surprised at the low top speed considering the horsepower. Any plans to change the gear box ?

[@sugz3530]

How are you able to roll the window all the way down?

[@yerlinita]

There are no bottom glass on doors. Will not drive on raining day.

[@sugz3530]

@@yerlinita oh i see hehe. Thank you for the reply. Nice build btw.

[@yerlinita]

@@sugz3530 Thank you 😊

[@silvstar_hd]

did u bought the car for 89.000$?

[@yerlinita]

Hi, We purchased the car but not for 89k Those are rumors. We put wheels and tires on it Over 10k If you are interested in the car. You can email me at [e-mail] Thank you

[@sdc8547]

The terrible inside shows it up to be a replica. Good effort, epic fail. 😅

[@FrankieBoe8]

Are you in buisness?

[@yerlinita]

no business. private

[@toddlerj102]

Looks fake.

[@yerlinita]

No one said it's an original. Seems you are a real expert!

[@damiansgaragebuilds7663]

Reading is fundamental

[@batavusfietsbel]

Because it is... It was handmade in a basement! I couldn't make a tosti in my basement.. just saying..

[@johnlacey155]

have you ever seen a brand new Countach? If you haven't, I'll give you a tip - this is what they looked like

[@armanopepe1]

News flash it is a fake Einstein lol. It probably drives better than the original.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

All that good work and he doesn't bother to get the interior right.... dumb

[@mrvapor4791]

Get your troll game up bruh

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@mrvapor4791 Pointing out facts even a child could see is now a "Troll game"? Stated like the millennial/GenZ moron you clearly are... "bruh"

[@mrvapor4791]

@@stanleymasterson1135 He did all the work himself in his basement.

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@mrvapor4791 Which is exactly the POINT of my comment.... ^^ durr dee durrr

[@mrvapor4791]

@@stanleymasterson1135 Think point of diminishing returns.. durka der