1976 LAMBORGHINI Countach LP400 #1120192

1976 Countach LP400
Chassis #1120192
Engine #1120192
Color - "Giallo Flay" (Yellow PPG no. 2-449-100)
Interior - "Pelle Naturale" (Brown)

Specification - Sport exhaust, adjustable suspension, Britax 3 point belts, TAG Heuer rally clocks (radio delete), Fiamm fire extinguisher, sun visors. Production - July 1976, ordered via S.E.A Automobili Rome as personal import for USA client by Pittsburgh USA concessionaire.

August 3rd 1976 - Flown to USA via JFK New York. USA compliance by Edward Haskell Ltd (DOT & EPA release reference no. K488320/11201192). Supplied to Jay Van Andel, Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered JVA-5.

January 1977 - Shown at Detroit Auto Show by Pittsburgh USA concessionaire.

September 30 1989 - Sold back to original Pittsburgh USA concessionaire by Van Andel. 2,800 genuine miles documented in 13 years from new. Stored at dealership, then at concessionaire's home after he sold dealership to retire. Totally original.

May 2001 - Driven 50 further miles in 12 years. Major engine service performed by concessionaire. Head gaskets replaced, valve guides updated, new clutch installed, brakes rebuilt, carburettors rebuilt, fuel & oil lines all replaced. 2850 miles.

December 2003 - Purchased from Pittsburgh concessionaire by California-based Lamborghini enthusiast. 2,865 miles and in "as new" condition. California registered Y 55.

February 2004 - Certificato d'Origine issued by Automobili Lamborghini SpA's Archivo Storico department confirming the car's production status.

March 2004 - Featured in major OCTANE magazine article entitled "Original & Best".

August 2004 - Shown at Quail Lodge in 'Supercars' class to much acclaim.

October 2004 - Featured in ROAD & TRACK article. Described as "shockingly original... almost showroom new"

December 2004 - Serviced & tuned at 3,513 miles (5,655km). Post-service road test a seminal experience - an original road rocket.

April 2005 - Owner turns down $200k unsolicited offer from Japanese collector. Original Britax belts re-installed in the car, deleting USA-mandated items installed for certification in late 1976. 1120192 is now 100% original as when it left Sant Agata.

July 2005 - Purchased by Craig Baker, London.

Nov 2006 - Featured in Classic & Sportscar November 2006 and in a forthcoming book 'Lamborghini: A Celebration of the Iconic Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murcielago'.

	*Countach LP400*		Last updated Feb 24, 2005
			1976 Countach LP400 Chassis #1120192 Engine #1120192 Color - "Giallo Flay" (Yellow PPG no. 2-449-100) Interior - "Pelle Naturale" (Brown) Specification - Sport exhaust, adjustable suspension, Britax 3 point belts, TAG Heuer rally clocks (radio delete), Fiamm fire extinguisher, sun visors. Production - July 1976, ordered via S.E.A Automobili Rome as personal import for USA client by Pittsburgh USA concessionaire. August 3rd 1976 - Flown to USA via JFK New York. USA compliance by Edward Haskell Ltd (DOT & EPA release reference no. K488320/11201192). Supplied to Jay Van Andel, Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered JVA-5. January 1977 - Shown at Detroit Auto Show by Pittsburgh USA concessionaire. September 30 1989 - Sold back to original Pittsburgh USA concessionaire by Van Andel. 2,800 genuine miles documented in 13 years from new. Stored at dealership, then at concessionaire's home after he sold dealership to retire. Totally original. May 2001 - Driven 50 further miles in 12 years. Major engine service performed by concessionaire. Head gaskets replaced, valve guides updated, new clutch installed, brakes rebuilt, carburettors rebuilt, fuel & oil lines all replaced. 2850 miles. December 2003 - Purchased from Pittsburgh concessionaire by California-based Lamborghini enthusiast. 2,865 miles and in "as new" condition. California registered Y 55. February 2004 - Certificato d'Origine issued by Automobili Lamborghini SpA's Archivo Storico department confirming the car's production status. March 2004 - Featured in major OCTANE magazine article entitled "Original & Best". August 2004 - Shown at Quail Lodge in 'Supercars' class to much acclaim. October 2004 - Featured in ROAD & TRACK article. Described as "shockingly original... almost showroom new" December 2004 - Serviced & tuned at 3,513 miles (5,655km). Post-service road test a seminal experience - an original road rocket. April 2005 - Owner turns down $200k unsolicited offer from Japanese collector. Original Britax belts re-installed in the car, deleting USA-mandated items installed for certification in late 1976. 1120192 is now 100% original as when it left Sant Agata. July 2005 - Purchased by Craig Baker, London. Nov 2006 - Featured in Classic & Sportscar November 2006 and in a forthcoming book 'Lamborghini: A Celebration of the Iconic Miura, Countach, Diablo and Murcielago'.