The Lamborghini Countach is an automotive icon that will never lose its legendary status. Even if people see it on the road and don't know its name, they'll still associate it with something amazing. It just has that "wow" factor embedded into it. One man wanted to get his hands on a Countach, even though surviving models are very expensive. Fortunately, he found a way around it. Meet the "Lumberghini" Countach – an eco-friendly tribute to a marvelous machine. It took five years to make.
Few people are lucky enough to find a barn filled with exotic cars that belong to nobody. But when fortune is not on your side, there are ways to make your own luck. Dreams can come true if you're willing to see past industry-set limitations.
A good example in this regard is the Countach you will see below. A Chevrolet Berretta and a Pontiac Fiero traded their existence for this experiment to become a working supercar-like machine. It won't grant this man access to the exclusive Countach owners club, but it will be a heck of a thing to show off to friends, family, and other enthusiasts at car-related events.
The builder managed to replicate the looks of the real deal impressively well. The "Lumberghini" looks better than some fiberglass kits that are supposedly made-to-measure by professionals. But they also achieved another great feat – the Countach tribute is as reliable as older Italian supercars. Now, that's something!
Opening the hood reveals a spartan storage area, the A/C compressor and wiring, and the brake fluid reservoir. Maybe that's not for everyone to see, but it's great that those parts and assemblies are there. The new owner can install a wooden panel and make it look a bit more practical. Maybe he'll have to haul some small bags or a few refreshments at some point. Or, who knows, maybe he'll need to keep some car parts close.
The windowed areas are made of plexiglass, which will only enhance the performance of this sustainable replica. We can consider it a lightweight package, even though some cracks can be seen. Fortunately, plexiglass isn't as expensive as automotive glass.
The good news is that the scissor doors work! The buyer also found speakers lying around behind the seats. Still, it took a lot of work to have it up and running. He had to deal with the flat tires, find a major leak that could have led to a braking system failure, and figure out how to safely arrive home.
Photo: Vice Grip Garage on YouTube
But such a sweet rig brings tons of smiles. The man was even courageous enough to take through a car wash. Needless to say, the "Lumberghini" wasn't watertight. The driver's seat got wet.
Nevertheless, the new owner took it on the highway and drove it home. It reached a top speed of around 55 mph, which was enough to keep up with traffic. Sadly, the engine overheated, and smoke appeared from the engine compartment.
But stopping at a parts store and some temporary fixes allowed the guy to keep driving. Sadly, the powertrain didn't cooperate. It kept heating up. In the end, the wooden Countach left the man stranded. The vehicle just didn't want to move any longer, and the guy had a somewhat steep incline ahead of him. Losing power or the brakes was not worth the risk. So, he waited for help. Fret not; he will fix it!
Finally, one could say that the enthusiast went out on a limb buying this project, and it really branched out. Safe travels, Vice Grip Garage!
Car shows on TV and his father's Fiat Tempra may have been Florin's early influences, but nowadays he favors different things, like the power of an F-150 Raptor. He'll never be able to ignore the shape of a Ferrari though, especially a yellow one. Full profile
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