Hey Brad,
The only thing I've heard that's been tough with them there Lambos is that
they are impossible to keep tuned for a long period of time. I'll do some
checking around here and see what folks have to say. After all, Modena and
Maranello are just 50 miles away! I'll discreetly fail to mention the part
about putting a 'Merican V8 in it, so I can safely leave their
country...<grin>
As for more down to earth vehicles, I think Frank would like it over here.
It seems there is an aversion to Japanese vehicles in the Italian genetic
code. You see very few Hondas, Toyotas, or Mitsubishis over here. What you
do see are Fiats, Citroens, Peugeots, and Renaults. You can now discuss the
merits of each group amongst yourselves.
Greg
----- Original Message -----
From "Brad Fornal" <toyman at digitex.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>; "yahoogroups, midgetsprite"
<midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 10:57 AM
Subject: Lamborghini STILL NO LBC!!
> Ah, the mental images the cars very appearance invokes...........
> The internal queasiness at the thought of keeping the drivetrain
> going...........
> There is a Lambo Countach about 15 miles from me for sale. He got it
> cheap and says the first $15,000 will take it. I have not seen it yet,
> but I am thinking of going over and giving it a squint. The drivetrain
> is out of it (needs a "Merican Vee-8 in it anyway) so with proper
> attention, it can be made dependable. The body is said to be straight,
> seats are ratty, the rest to be determined on actual inspection. I don't
> have that kind of money, but if the guy is willing to trade, I have a
> GTO that would look better with him in it than me.
> My question is, I know that most of the mechanical things produced in
> Italy are high maintenance. What are the electricals like?? Are there
> other issues that should be checked? Gregg, you are in Italy, would
> there be anyone that could fill in some gray areas about these cars. I
> really don't want to part with my GTO as I have had her for 21 years.
> But man, do I LOVE the look of a 5000S!!!
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