Ep 7 The Alternative Car Show Countach Replica Special
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- This is a special episode of the show which was inspired by the recent return of Prova Cars and the upsurge of interest in Countach replicas now the real Lamborghini's have risen in value.
First we visit the company for our interview with Gerald Dunbar, the managing director of the newly reborn Prova to find out the story behind the return of this well known Lamborghini Countach replica.
For more information go to www.provadesigns.co.uk
Special thanks to Richard Downer and Prova for supplying the excellent drone and promo video footage used in this video. Do check out Richards RUclips channel DronerUK
Next we visit Terry Fox for an owner and builders perspective on living with a Countach replica. Obviously we will have to wait to find out what the new Prova kits will be like, but some of you may be tempted to buy a second hand unfinished Countach replica and Terry has plenty of experience.
Thank you for watching
I had a Countach replica 14 years ago. The attention you get is staggering!! Beautiful looking car but horrendous to keep maintained so i sold it at a huge loss. This car looks amazing!!
My countach kit is coming Saturday can’t wait to start building it. Took me a long time to find, its a started build but never seen day light and the best bit it’s all mine. now my child hood dream is now a really. Yes I will be filming the build step buy step so any one wants to come along throw the highs and lows of my struggle to build and complete the car please tune in. It’s going to be one hell of a ride 🙈
Good luck. Making dreams come true is exactly what these replicas are all about without harming the legacy of the incredible inspiration
I see my self as extremely lucky to have obtained this car and to be one of the few that can say my dream will be a reality, from a picture on my wall as a kid to being able to own one is truly mad. The original countach has so many flaws and well I was going to say poor design faults more rushed production fault that a kit version can be better than a real one. For me making this so iconic car will be just if not better than driving it. I’m bouncing off all the Walls in my house weighing for it to be delivered. No matter how you get there If you want your dreams bard enough they will come true
You will love the build just take your time and it will look and drive great. Best part is reversing 😁😁
Just to say that Gary Thompson & Darryll Kershaw actually took the moulds of the original Countach reg no B967 MLN hired from a local car rental company.I have the photo's of this day still
Did you upload these photos on flickr or another site? I would love to see how you managed that.
@@The_Schimpanski Look on Spooners Outings for a few of the photos We will be adding them all when lockdown is over.
@@garythompson7585 Unfortunately, I don't know where I can find "Spooners Outings".
Built a mk2 Mirage 19 years ago. Wish i still had it. Best fun i had behind the wheel but this car is not recomended for the shy person as it gets a lot of admirers.
I hope you liked our celebration of Countach replicas. Your Mirage sounds like a fantastic car. Memories like those can't be taken away
I remember Euroworks mirage S and K models. Theirs were perfect. Too bad they gone.
Really good and informative video for all you potential countach replica owners
A lot of people think us car guys who want replicas are trying to look cool. The truth is for someone like me, I could theoretically afford a Countach . However I want to modify my car, I wouldn't destroy a real one.
A lot of people still don't understand that an original Lamborghini Countach are by all accounts horrible to drive and are heavy on maintenance. So building somewhat modern running gear in it, you can now quite easily drive a Countach everyday without spending £300,000 - £400,000. And like you say, without destroying an original.
It really does make a lot of sense
@@macman6107 Lamborghini Countach are by all accounts horrible to drive. Well I can tell who hasn't driven a countach, they are amazing cars to drive.
@@joelstatosky1817 😂😂 sure thing.
The more people that get their hands on these kits and share their builds the more the new Provo entity will become relevant again . I think the website could be updated and much better. At least it won't be a underpowered Fiero kit . Need some in the USA .
Looks amazing
Great video and information!
What a beautiful car ❤️
the one thing i do like about this lambo guy is his honesty...hes actually pretty good... im seriously thinking of buying one of these kits and putting a GEN4 LS3 6.2Ltr V8 with 5 spd Audi Transaxle
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Thanks for the great vid. Very informative. I too still have an original poster in the frame. Hopefully it will become real some day!
Good video!
I would like to see a complete unbiased comparison between Countach replicas from Prova and DC Supercars.
Getting the cars together would be a challenge
@@enwins right now, I am just reading and learning, but I can see the possibility of building my own Countach replica from one of these kits when I'm done restoring my DeLorean.
@@benferguson4629 that I would be interested in seeing. The Delorean too
What a fantastic car. I love it fair play to any one who gets to owen one and drive it. I owen a very poor looking Lamborghini Countach many years ago it was based on a VW beetle and had a one pice door roof windscreen just like the vw nover kit that is the closest I have ever got....
Hello is their a site or marketplace for purchasing replicas by chance?
That is my 80s poster car
Thanks for the video any more info on availability especially for someone like me in the US
I like the idea of the double panel
Hopefully one would get Quality Body and to frame
Wondering about suspension components where one gets those or does that come with the kit
Can you contact us Darren at info@provadesigns.co.uk and we can send you a Brochure and full information pack. If required we can supply everything brand new to build the car from stock, or you can source yourself locally Also check out this video of one of our USA customers cars ruclips.net/video/7noLwr1J-nE/видео.html and our facebook age facebook.com/provacountach/
lovley cars . only trouble is the finished kits are too much to by now funny old world
Thank you for making this video!
I’m curious about the Prova kit quality (chassis mostly) and on-road impressions. Did you get a chance to look at these factors?
I don't at present do road tests, so cannot comment on any kits other than my own. The intention being to introduce people to the cars and let owners relay their own experiences.
I didn't visit the new showroom and look at the new chassis, as the showroom had opened shortly after my visit. I intend to make a return visit and will show one of the chassis if possible
Enwin's Motors Can you explain what Terry Fox was referring to regarding the double skin? Does it mean that there’s a foam core sandwich, or something else?
@@rickmellor yes, of course.
Most Countach replicas have a single outer body moulding, which meant that builders needed to box in the inside to hide the bare grp inside.
The manufacturer mentioned made inner panels and separated the one piece body into sections, which reduced warping and made for a better quality finish
There are many pictures of the all Cad designed tube chassis on their facebook page facebook.com/provacountach/ (see Gallery)
I saw you at naec today :)
Yep. I was there. I hope you had a great day too
The last countach in Australia sold for $990,000 Australian dollars
So that 670.000 USD?
Lenny M I wouldn’t have a clue how much that is in US dollars
I have never done the math
I wish I could hold a countach ransom for a million dollars. I would feel like Dr.evil.
Aw its still the sexiest thing ever
I bought a replica lambo engine for this in China.
and the sound??????
The only sound you'd hear in the drone shots is the quadcopter motors and propellers
Why not use a real LP640 engine? That would be like almost a real Countach.
The audi engine and the Lamborghini V10 both produce more power plus are much lighter and can be ordered with the car
Yeah, but it doesn't sound the same. There is nothing like the scream of a V12 Lamborghini engine. Who cares about power, if anything the newer engine will have more power then something with carbs.
@@freddaniali Well.. there is only one way to get the "sound" of a Lamborghini V12 and that to fit one I guess ! BMW or Merc V12 dont scream at all
But an Audi v8 v10 will rev to 8000 rpm so its a compromise, but at least the gearbox dont have to pass through the engine sump to get to the diff lol
Of course you could use that engine. At a huge cost, both in initial purchase price and then with servicing it. It doesn't really make financial sense when you can get the same bang for buck from a slightly smaller European V8-V10. That will still sound amazing.
Try £450,000
Rather buy this at least it will keep its value
Or you could by a taycan for 120k and lose half its value in 3 years …lol
Why doesn't someone design a new car instead of ripping off someone else's and pretending it to be an original.
Who ever buys one of these is just a wanna be.How embarrassing it must be parading around as if it's real when people find out it's fake....
Maybe because it would take maybe 2 years and £200.000 assuming it would sell !
What a keyboard hero you are
@@jaap5398 No! not really/ I just know something about running a business with a view of making a profit. But if you want to put up £200k of your own money I am sure they will be happy to give it a go for you lol Also why do you have to "pretend" its a genuine car? Only the weak and shallow need to do stuff like that
@@SentinalUAV it would be fair to say his comment was directed at Hector.
It's no different than people who own a real Ferrari 250 GTO, keep it forever in their garage while they drive an almost perfect replica of it. Does that happen? Absolutely.
But here's the thing. Why does it matter to you what others do?
I haven't met any replica Countach owners that think their car is a Lamborghini.
Some people may buy one of these because they like the looks of the Countach but want modern power and reliability for a hell of a lot less than a £300,000+ real one. That costs a small fortune to own and aren't always very reliable, and are also not the most friendly of cars to drive. Plus doing any performance mods to it would ruin it's value. With a replica that won't happen.
Are they for everybody? No. So move along then.
Pointless having what looks like a Countach but sounds NOTHING like the magnificent V12 of a real Countach. Worse still it is a German engine gearbox, as if the Germans do not already have a big enough hand in MANY vehicles, newer Mini,s, Rolls Royce, Range Rover to name but a few, NO THANKS!
The original V12 is a fantastic boat anchor compared to modern engines.
The Audi V8 is far more powerful and more reliable.
The braking and hydraulic systems will be much better nowadays to handle the power.
These new kits are far better than the original factory cars.
@@briankemp2290 Do not care i would have the Lambo V12 over a German ANY DAY!!!!
@barry phillips No one says you even have to buy one to begin with. If it's not to your taste just walk on buy. It really is that simple. But who says you can't put a Lambo V12 in it? It'd be your car so if you want to spend £20,000 over £5,000, that is cheaper to run, cheaper to maintain and with the right mods has comparable, if not better, ponies for a lot less and is more economical, then it makes a lot of sense. Good luck in finding a real Countach for under £100,000. Oh wait, good luck finding one for under £300,000 that is anywhere near as reliable as a modern car.
Have a nice day,🤘
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