Rare Lamborghini Countach Complete Project - Bargain or Bust ?

[@eze8970]

Large green military vehicle is a Dukw - an amphibious truck from WW2, used for bringing supplies ashore. Had them at D-Day.

[@RustyChapman]

Yeah, it's a GMC 2-1/2 Ton truck with a load of extra gear to help it float.

[@lamborghiniregistry]

That Countach went for $352,526 USD, almost around the value of a completed driver. This is going to be expensive in the end

[@smartin2174]

This is indeed a thing. People tend to buy "barn find" cars to restore them themselves(-ish) because then you can really do it the way you want. Several years and a lot of money later they realise that this is not as easy as it sounds. And well here we go again.

[@lamborghiniregistry]

@@smartin2174 so true. But some of us enjoy the challenge and the process

[@smartin2174]

@@lamborghiniregistry Indeed. I did this myself, but on a much lower budget. I bought a disassembled '53 motorcycle in boxes. It took me over four years to get it back on the road and it would have been cheaper to buy a restored one. But where is the fun in that? 👍

[@lamborghiniregistry]

@@smartin2174 exactly

[@TempleofAmon666]

The value of countachs have gone through the roof in the last decade. 25 years ago, you could get them relatively cheap.

[@Arnaud58]

At 20:32 : It's The DUKW (pronounced duck) is an American troop transport vehicle that was used as a logistics supply vehicle during amphibious landings during World War II. It can be used both on land and at sea as it can also sail (albeit slowly). The name is not intended as a pun, but is derived from the terminology used in World War II to refer to military vehicles, namely: The D means the vehicle was designed in 1942 the U for amphibious rescue vehicle the K that all wheels are driven and the W for two driven rear axles.

[@andromedafan]

If money was not an issue I'd buy this and and have Iain Tyrrell do the complete restoration.

[@austingreen6042]

100% Tyrells workshop would be the choice if one can afford the best !

[@DavidWilliams-bg5yk]

@@austingreen6042 You see, I'm 6"2 and quite heavy so i'd send it to Retropower and have Callum stretch it two inches and raise the roofline by and inch and a half. Then I'd paint it copper and be the biggest Countach owner who can actually drive his car in the world.

[@GalvanizedGreatness]

I’ve made plenty of bad financial mistakes but that countach is just beyond what I would ever think was possible

[@xg5zm]

230.000GBP for a bin full of lambo parts.... There is people with lots of money in this world... It is really crazy. That's another sign that we are all really falling behind.

[@philjcallen]

It was £290,000 when you add in the commission fees!

[@Malthus]

@@philjcallen That is pretty insane...for 10-30k more you could buy one that's already together and running. ^^' Still baffles the mind the price inflation there has been on old lambos...even diablos and manual murcielagos go for hypercar money nowadays.

[@tonygorilla8928]

@@philjcallen £257,000

[@Peugeot306]

That bmw 2002 is a Bauer one.

[@ASCIITerminal]

The clothes peg on the Mini choke lever brings back memories! The amphibious vehicle is a DUKW.

[@toddlerj102]

A duck, I've been on the Thames in one.

[@gf04rce76]

Goodwood Bonhams auction last week had a 308 that went for £28k sold .. amazing what makes money and what doesn’t at the moment...... £28k is just an amazing buy for someone.... and then a Porsche 944 went for £22k .... over paid on that one .... $1.8m the risky business 928 went for in the US......

[@darrenthebuilder]

that 348 is my dream car. Beauty

[@Ratarossa]

£40k was a good price

[@darrenthebuilder]

@@Ratarossa it was. I had the chance to buy one when they were 25k 12 years ago lol I missed out but I will get one one day

[@212MPH]

You made the right choice I remember the 512 when it came out and the Countach, it was the 512BB that got me, it's still my favourite car of all time the Countach had a bigger following but the 512 was the greatest, still is. Oh and Scarface gave the 928 a huge boost in fame.

[@christschool]

No, the 928's fame came from the movie Risky Business with Tom Cruise along with the tag line later used by Porsche. That tagline was "Porsche, there is no substitute."

[@212MPH]

@@christschool in your opinion..

[@christschool]

@@212MPH That's not an opinion. That is fact.

[@212MPH]

@@christschool hahaha ok. Show me this fact documented. That Tom Cruise saved the 928 HAHAHAHA

[@christschool]

@@212MPH No one saved the 928. How old are you, just be honest.

[@spotty_cat26]

19:36 I remember the clothes peg on the choke trick!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

E-type... the most beautiful car ever created. Many other really fine cars too..

[@nakmas73]

Got to say Scott, I’ve been a subscriber of yours since almost the start of the channel… this is one of my favourite videos you’ve done!! Love the fact that you went back to see what they went for. Enjoy 🇮🇹

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

Funny when I was younger I thought they looked better with the wing,now I think they look better without.

[@federicoromero6130]

I liked the 25th anniversary with the big spoiler and fairings. Now I like the 1st gen naked countach

[@mrblue9792]

Regarding the Miami Vice Countach clip - if you pause it at 5.36, you have the European rear lights, then pause same clip at 5.37 - US style rear lights! 2 cars, one sequence!

[@micared1]

Watching this is like being back at school and learning, but this is interesting and enjoyable. It's a goof feature, you should do more of these.

[@Ratarossa]

Thanks buddy, it was just a bonus video because it was on my doorstep and i really liked the Lambo idea ..... but not the price it sold for !

[@rocketsurgeon11]

The military vehicle is known as a "Duck". Used for amphibious landings and until a few years ago, tours around Seattle.

[@imnotamechanic3491]

The mad thing is that when that Countach went in for restoration is was probably worth £40k, when after it had been dismantled (so in current state), it was probably worth £10k. The hammer price was too high, even if you do the work yourself to sell on, the value will not be as high as most countach's as its been restored and is a high mileage. Was very interesting to see it stripped down though, I have an unstarted countach kit, and most Countach's I've seen in this condition came out of a shed, and not in Italy, so good to see what the real deal looks like unfer the trim etc.

[@nicholasgade2288]

What a great car tour! So many classics. Thanks

[@poplaurentiu4148]

Some great BMW's as well : the yellow'ish 2002 convertible is super fun and the 6 series coupe if that would have a manual gearbox would be one of my favorite from all cars with manual gearbox in there, which to be honest all were looking in great shape indeed..

[@organiccold]

Scott, for sure you know that Dan, Normal Guy Super Car has this company called GatedSix that does all the parts for manual conversion for Ferraris, it will be an amazing series if you installed one of them kits in your Stradale :) :). Expensive, but cool lol

[@peterelmer9114]

That Lamborghini Looked stunning in black with gold wheels 😮

[@davet9655]

What's happened to the 512Boxer?

[@focus3303]

The military vehicle is called a DUKW.....an amphibious vehicle 🙂👍

[@white-dragon4424]

Otherwise known as a "Duck". My grandfather drove them during WWII.

[@saschakorner9317]

Like the Testarossa or F40 the Lambo Countache is the iconic car that every kid had as a poster on the wall 😊

[@philipclausen3259]

Could be fun with a Lamborossa alongside the Ratarossa👍

[@PeteCourtier]

Ratatach

[@MohammedAli-jt5ny]

I liked before I watched

[@rwdplz1]

I would bet a LOT of parts are missing. Not uncommon at all for shady body shops to take in projects, sell the good/rare parts off it, and let it sit in a corner in this kind of state until the owner threatens to sue and takes back what's left.

[@aCivilServant]

The 'A' posts on that Labo look sooooo thin. Surely there must be additional support as it wouldn't give me much confidence if the worst happened.

[@Ashfielder]

The best crash protection cars had back then was a competent driver and a boatload of luck.

[@Defender-Guy]

As everyone knows, you don’t need a rear wing on a Countach...

[@Petrospect]

...but it looks dirty hot with one.

[@Defender-Guy]

@@Petrospect which is why they were fitted...

[@marksbikeexports5123]

@@Defender-Guy ................out in the factory car park

[@leegould5306]

Of course you do - Where else are you gonna eat yer donner kebab? Wouldn’t want grease and chilli sauce all over the interior!

[@toddlerj102]

@@marksbikeexports5123 because they had to leave the factory without it to be road legal.

[@DroopyPiles]

Whats happening with the boxer...

[@toddlerj102]

I'd reckon the lambo went to someone like tyrell or a youtuber, so, see the restoration on KZbin soon!

[@marksbikeexports5123]

KZbinr, for what was paid the numbers don't work otherwise ,

[@eemo2093]

Fortune favours the brave.... but yeah, Countach.

[@UberPilot]

I live a California. I emailed a guy in about 2005 or so about a totally restored Countach that was black with white interior he was asking 100k US.

[@JMc.D]

£230k insanity. Not enough left in it for the risk of an expensive surprise.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

Correct. I'd buy a decent machine than get involved in this nightmare..

[@sirsportscarcollectorlancs9447]

Insane money, let’s not forget the auctioneers fees of £13800.00, then you’ve got transportation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@namegoeshere6638]

That's not too bad if doing it for self. Eg not expecting a profit. Can easy get this back togther for 125k-150 budget. And have it really nice just the way you want it

[@jeff3575davison]

In the States, that amphibious vehicle is affectionately known as a "Duck".... There is a lake in Wisconsin that has a fleet of refurbished Ducks and is a long time well known tourist attraction.

[@mraaaaaaa]

For 150k I'd get it. For 230k that is now a somebody else's financial mistake.

[@bumfluffmcregor3730]

It won't be though in ten years time it'll pronly be worth 4 X that

[@penonton4260]

I don't think so if they have a lot of money ~

[@eze8970]

'Stick or twist, are you feeling lucky'....

[@DoctorBollocks]

The Jag at 7:10 is spectacular.

[@RA-uj3nm]

The Rattach.......hell yes!

[@johnwh1039]

Surprised you didn't know the amphibious truck was a DUKW. General, later Presiden,t Eisenhower said it was one of the most important vehicles in WW2 along with the likes of the Dakota and the Willys Jeep. Without it D Day might have failed

[@andrewharris3380]

Buy it and change the channel to Ratatach

[@Ratarossa]

LOL

[@curtm6867]

That Countach price is insane , But if u can do paint and reassemble or have your own shop. Could b finished as little as $3grand I’m sure it will take more than that tho!

[@Highqman1974]

Looks restoration ready to me!!

[@oriancunningham]

E-type has to be one of the most beautiful British cars ever made.

[@paulsz6194]

To Quote Enzo Ferrari: it’s the most beautiful car ever made..

[@ernieleithes6545]

I coudnt believe the gtb only made 40k that was the bargain of the day.

[@dR-bh9kt]

You are aware, that the average household income was 15k during that time. This was the equivalent of a 180k car today.

[@anthonythomas9456]

How is the bbi coming along

[@fredstarr9690]

Just wondering how much did the black 930 go for? I had a 79 930 that was off the road for 14 years before I got it. 3 months and 4,000 dollars later, I was driving it

[@Lucan-ve6zc]

A great episode. Thank you.

[@LostinWales]

Tavarish's next project! Lol

[@Ratarossa]

Yes he's interested in this one

[@toddlerj102]

Looks more a hooptie to me, but I'd rather see Jared an Tavarish work on it than the wizard, hell I'd prefer the ninja than the wizard!

[@jezbraker]

The chap that bought the lambo was pretty cool in the auction room - got a proper round of applause on winning. I bought the little mazer that was across from the mini’s Scott - what could possible go wrong :):) Nice to bump into you on Friday - I’m blaming your demistification vids on diy fezzer maintenance ;)

[@Ratarossa]

Hopefully its a KZbinr that bought it LOL. Well done for getting something buddy that will be cool.

[@andrewgurney6019]

Talking of project, are you on strike?

[@savmix2088]

The Racountach perfect for Ratarossa

[@christschool]

No way I would give someone $300k US for that Countach. Maybe $30k at the most, if nearly all parts were there.

[@freddythefrog70]

Some beautiful cars there Scott, so much nicer than the soulless cars spewed out today. Never been too keen on the Lamborghini, found them too kit car-ish give me a classic Ferrari, Porsche, Austen Healey or even a sexy Tr4a over the countash

[@Ratarossa]

the kit countach are really close ... i nearly bought an amphibious one once

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

Compared to this lego-lambo Hoovie really stole his Countach/Diablo combo... 😆

[@toddlerj102]

He could have easily made 400k right off the bat if he had just flipped them.

[@TheScubaboy56]

@@toddlerj102 did u see Hoovies last post on YT today. Another huge bill for the Diablo :-)

[@agcacustoms2852]

John Temerian must be very interested in this car. He’s probably one of the most qualified people to restore one specializing in Lamborghinis.

[@jamiemorgan4146]

That Daytona in Miami Vice was a Corvette ..

[@Kellsboro]

Aside, why so many 308s in the UK sourced from the US? Was the arbitrage in value between the two markets that pronounced for a period of time?

[@Ratarossa]

they were soooo cheap in the US for a long time compared to here. Plus being over 30 years they were cheap to import

[@peterdawson8180]

My dream car.

[@rjnation5042]

OMG, that is going to cost a bomb to put back together, having done a few Lamborghini's myself I wouldn't go near it, ouch that was a bonkers price, Rj in Oz, the head rests were missing from the 2002 Baur, great little cars, I've got one, as well as 3 others,

[@Ratarossa]

agreed way to much

[@damedusa5107]

Should do that again, really good watch.

[@alejandrojohannsen8249]

Updates with The 512 BBi?

[@Ratarossa]

its coming soon, got a cool upgdate

[@richardkelly8706]

Basket case waiting to bleed the unlucky purchaser dry !!!

[@Sergeant_Fury]

You remind me of Roy Scheider in "Jaws" when he first sees the shark, "We're gonna need a bigger boat."

[@philjcallen]

Nice video matey……I did bid on it, but no where near the end

[@paulwalker427]

dukw at the end

[@kjmsupercars]

It would take a very skilled craftsman to bring her back to life.

[@macman6107]

This was another outstanding video Scott. however, I did laugh when you said "And a right hand drive..." to then show a picture of a LHD Countach I bet you did that on purpose as well hahaha

[@crazyj0ranch1]

WW2 DUKW in excellent condition. Bonnet is very rare

[@sari254]

that 2002 well nice

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Only a alpha Romeo 33 stradle would do for me.

[@bertone83]

Now that we found love, what are we gonna do with it?

[@sandwichbar8226]

2CV FTW 👍😎

[@Ferraridude13]

Definitely get the Speedster replica if the price is right, and it's from a decent builder. I've driven one of those extensively, loads of fun. And where's the Carlos Sainz interview?

[@Ratarossa]

yer i love them, Carlos video soon

[@Ferraridude13]

@@Ratarossa can't wait to see, great performance from him today

[@will3102]

Great video lots of nostalgia.

[@antpage2]

Can you please paint your Ratarossa? Ferrari doesnt belong in the rat category

[@marc5460]

tnx for the video

[@dantegreco8159]

_Miami Vice_ - "Bought and Paid For" (1985).

[@davestatham812]

You must get this car, no ifs or buts, 👍🏻

[@billjohnson8794]

Some people are just masochistic. I’m not saying you are but . . .

[@nukedathlonman]

I'm a little surprised the Lamo's owner didn't find a different shop and have it completed... Or is some parts of this cars story remaining untold?

[@Ratarossa]

I'm told there's other parts to the story

[@nukedathlonman]

@@Ratarossa Ah... Say no more, say no more... Well hopefully the car gets put back together by new owner. And hopefully it gets enjoyed (aka driven).

[@malcholden5357]

Any idea what the manual 360 went for?

[@SNORKYMEDIA]

Ratalambo - coming soon....

[@phil9503]

I love the empty cup of brew….. every time😂 get the Mrs to make you one buddy 😂😂😳👍🏼

[@dannyseville2543]

Dadeeee, why is fake taxi funny? Errr, dunno son. Maybe best you don't ask your mum though.

[@okanozgode9183]

I loved convertible bmw 2002. Great design car.

[@marksbikeexports5123]

Run, run run run

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

A lot of beautiful cars with a common flaw.... the steering wheel is on the wrong side! 😆

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

No its on the right side !

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

@@malcolmhardwick4258 Not for me.... 😆

[@kavinskysmith4094]

you know I thought you were having me on there with this, like another fiberglass Casey Putch oh the countach sucks so I'm gonna build a new one because I had the wrong one clone, but that's actually a real one, a very real one, with a 5 liter motor unlike his four fuel injection prototype, which if you know anything about prototypes and fuel injection in 1980, its dear god get it out of there and get some carbs on it stat! also the countach in that miami vice chase changes between scenes by the way, it was two different cars, you can tell as it goes between euro spec and american 5000 S's and that black one still exists today too fyi granted I havent talked to the owner in awhile, but I want to build one of those myself, sort of like a Vice City Supervette stinger tribute car with tinges of the baldwin motion ones thrown in for good measure with an LS1 motor and crosspipes I figure, as that is what jarred said makes those sound good and to think that used to be a beige on beige 81 with a gail banks turbo, talk about an improvement and a half, also made by the same people who cut the roof off of rod stewarts countach LP400 Periscopo FYI as hey it was the 1980's and no one knew their was only 124 of them, hell lambo was just about bankrupt in 1980 and owned by the italian goverment, which prompted even ferrucio to go back to his old company and order a LP400S in white before he figured the chance to own one was gone. and they even made a 512BB targa too, Markadian, a grey market importer before some anti fun EPA N'azis came in and changed the grey import laws even though it WASNT an issue as you could only own ONE grey import and import that alone per person, hence why you cant get a bleeding skyline right now too. and the black one was originally marketed as the 350 GTS with its own markings and everything else, and the flares were based on the paul newman race car, and the molds were taken off of a white daytona spider that came in for service at their dealership and while it is a replica but its still a cool car in its own right also their was an actual daytona in the pilot too, but the deal fell through, some doctor in the area, funny thing is it had body color mirrors on it as well, something I've never seen any of the daytona spiders since, so if one shows up, that was the one they used briefly in the pilot, and as to why it fell through, well you saw how they treated the thing in the first season in the hitlist, hell they probably melted the paint with the cameras as they often did with the firebirds in knight rider and as to why I know this hey you got the ratarossa, I got the vice city stinger I wanna make with tinges of some countach and miura touches to go along with it as sort of a smart mans cobra granted I keep coming back to the idea of dumping the vette motor and putting a 289 hi po in it as you just cant beat the sound of a cobra. also anasi pipes, it had those, like theirs just alot of nice things about it, and the daytona interior was stock and taken out of a dino anyways, like it was kind of the last of the last of the 275 series with a new body which is why they've always been less than the others and regarded as a black horse, as its really the body and the aerodynamics and stability it gave that made it special. the rest of it was frankling parts bin special stuff that you could literally find on a 67 Dino hell maybe even a fiat dino really.

[@arghjayem]

I would’ve bought the speedster and gotten rid of the crap Beetle engine and done a Tesla conversion on it! Much nicer that way especially as it was a replica!

[@5tevenH]

I remember when a 928 was £1500

[@Predikant]

I didn't know that Lamborghini made the 5000 S as early as 1982?

[@duarteandrade7880]

that 348 for 40k was a steal!

[@Ratarossa]

Agreed, very good for a RHD coupe

[@floridahummer]

if only cars could talk, they would have some fantastic stories.

[@twatmunro9563]

It's brown Jack Nicholson!

[@allensnook7760]

Hey ratto!!you need to check out the cool history lesson on a lambo espada found in a scottish stone barn.by websiter.the late brake show on barn finds.its going up for auction according to him soon as they get it out.it was before gull wing doors.dusty but in good shape the owner stored in this deceased land owners barn and also died or fell off planet.never came back for it,now 30yrs later its up for auction to cover the land taxes,hA,ha..first thought of you,go check out,super interesting story n car.snooky pa.

[@marksbikeexports5123]

Action house, i thought that was a brothel

[@listerthat]

Whatever about the car. What's the story with Michael Peña at the start of the video ?

[@Ratarossa]

LOL crying dude !!!

[@andrewsDoc938]

That price made the whole sale totally out of scope. If you really want to have fan with your 'fancy' project, you just buy a normal used 25 Anniversary and take it apart! Don't see an inch of rationality 😣

[@Ratarossa]

I agree it’s pretty insane with the fees on top. It’s not even a low mileage or special car ? However I have thought this before when people were buying crashed F40s at 400k

[@andrewsDoc938]

@@Ratarossa Absolutely (those fee tho!!), if you see it as a loooooong term investment, it might actually pay off one day 😅