This Countach looks the real deal. Or is it a replica?

Not the usual fare at Cars and Coffee, but a really striking car in the flesh. Or the metal. Or Kevlar. Or whatever. Yes it's a mid 1980s Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvore. But is it a genuine original Lambo or some kind of replica? Let's chat with friendly owner David and find out.
You know, I've met a few Lambo owners, and let's just say a few haven't been as friendly as this guy.
David (owner) please contact me! You have my card.
#lamborghini #lambo #countach

[@anthonygordon14]

Interesting that the Lambo owner only conceded that it was a replica when Stuart asked to see the engine. Up until that point the implication was that it was an original.

[@mrbagins3774]

I thought the same, dream car UK import, re-mortgage the house etc! It’s fine but the first thing I’d have said is that’s it’s a replica! When he said house did he mean trailer park?

[@MorningNapalm]

Yeah, he is pretending very, very hard, talking the talk, but in the end if he had just fessed up immediately, he would have been a lot more sympathetic. I would love a replica like this, wouldn't really want a real one, with its worries and insurance and all that. I would immediately say that it was a replica, if asked, or probably even if not asked.

[@billeves4627]

I know where he takes it for servicing. They are wankers too.

[@80sGuy.]

One of the BEST replicas I've laid eyes on, and I know the difference!

[@pieterschaar5613]

2 videos in one day, I'm spoilt The Countach takes me back to 1981 at a Christchurch (NZ) car show, where everyone was gawking at it and I was drouling over the Porsche 928S all by my self Took another 42 years for me to pull finger out and buy a 928 ('82 4.5lt) But the Countach is special in just its over the top angles, presence galore Unless you open the engine lid, very hard to tell its a replica, and good on Dave for bringing it out

[@The888Redlich]

I have no problem with replicas as long as they’re not being presented as original car

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Yes David was forthcoming about that, but he obviously knew to warn me before he opened the engine cover. No doubt he had the experience where people had been expecting the grand spectacle of six side-draft (or, later down-draft) Webers and were shocked to see a 'mere' supercharged V8.

[@peteramarillo8952]

That's the whole point of having a replica. saying it's a real Lamborghini

[@drill2.087]

It’s ok if people want to assume it’s real when observing just so long as you’re honest when asked or if you go to sell, no different than any other replica. Same goes for up-badged muscle cars (SS, R/T etc)

[@ProstreetLamborghini]

Repilica Yes, because it's not sitting in a garage !

[@KnightIndustries572]

As Countach afficiando for 40 years, I have to admit, I was fooled. The only exterior give-away was the black surrounds on the front driving lights/indicator lense, they were a tad thick and protruded a little and the LHS of the dash. There is obvious extensive use of originals parts and it shows.The Lexus 4.0 V8 s/c is a great unit for this. As for that big fellow having a seat, I thougt at one point you may have neeeded the jaws of life to get him out!

[@bobolulu7615]

The interior is not that good. Centre console not even close, steering column should be higher, dashboard should be trapezoid shaped and the list goes on. Yes it's functional and will fool most people

[@neilparry14]

The top of the seats, the exhaust valance and the indicator/sidelight covers gave it away as a replica before he opened the bonnet.

[@kevinedwards5719]

Damn imposter 😢

[@inCARnationAustralia]

One does as one's budget permits. I applaud him. Sure one does the best replica one can afford, but he didn't hide the fact.

[@ronkemp9528]

The only Countach I would want.

[@Lambo5000s]

obviously a replica as soon as you see the gear box gate, good replica though.

[@rnichol22]

This guys was really going for it until he asked to see the engine. The poor panel finish was was more than enough to tell. Nithing against replicas but please dont pretend your in the club

[@jws6076]

It is definitely a nice looking replica.

[@MrDanaDunn]

I am guessing it is a CarbonTech kit

[@ThePaulrmcadam]

Excellent owner. lovely replica and likely more reliable. Great post. New subscriber from Guyana and proud owner of a SW20 MR 2 Twin Scroll Turbo

[@tomcat7525]

Maserati Biturbo was another rare car or are they common in Sydney?

[@inCARnationAustralia]

You'd see them around about 20 years ago but I haven't seen on one of road for ages. Safe to say the V6 wasn't very highly regarded here and they didn't really get the kudos the V8s get. They had a bad reputation for rust, electrics and reliability, and would sell very cheaply. I nearly bought one at $20k and probably better that I didn't. Sorry to be harsh but I doubt there are many still running and used on a daily basis.

[@KnightIndustries572]

I think that was a Maserati Ghibli (circa 1994) was hoping it was the more agressive Shamal.

[@althunder4269]

Look at 2:20 obvious fake. The real ones chassis don't look like that under body.

[@petertullemans]

Probably more reliable than a real countach given the Lexus V8

[@royalp1687]

The only reason the Countach has a reputation for poor reliability is because they simply aren't driven. Any car that sits will become problematic in short order. The cars that are running routinely (and usually have the mileage to show for it) are just as bulletproof as any. Maintenance and repair however can become VERY complicated and expensive for several different reasons.

[@whelangc]

My Goodness you had there. Lost all credibility at that point. Harry Metcalfe would be scratching his head.

[@inCARnationAustralia]

Harry has great taste. And the means to buy a real Countach as part of his wonderful collection unlike the other 99.99% of us. I don't see it as a loss of credibility, it's just that not everybody is so fortunate to afford the real deal. GT40s are pretty common at Cars and Coffee, but you'll never see a *real* one.

[@royalp1687]

​@@inCARnationAustralia I think the first thing that made people feel deceived is the conversation on how he was able to "afford" it...implying it was as expensive as only profits from a home sale could be enough to "invest" in the car. Replica Countachs are neither expensive, nor investments. He is flatly wrong about the dimensions and "specs." The car is a decent replica, but only some parts are factory, others are copies, and a great many others are best guesses. The fact that this is a replica should have been the FIRST thing he said. To anyone more familiar with the Countach, the fact that this is a replica is beyond obvious. It's relying on the low-information voter to pass as attention-grabbing. Cars like the GT40 and Shelby seem to have a different level of expectations than the LP5000 and F40.

[@lusciouslox]

lol you funny @@royalp1687