I made my Lamborghini Countach in my basement

jkdas · 29th October 2008, 07:53

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Seventeen years ago, Ken Imhoff watched Cannonball Run and became so enamored with the Lamborghini Countach in the film, he hand-built his own, in his basement. In what we imagine might be the most Jalopnik build ever undertaken, Ken designed and fabricated his own tig-welded frame, installed a thoroughly massaged 351 cubic inch V8 with a ZF-25 5-speed transmission, hand-formed the aluminum body over a meticulously measured and accurate body form, and finished it all off in a beautiful metallic gray. It took Ken 10 years to complete the project

Hand-Made Basement-Built Lamborghini: Hand-Made Lamborghini Built In Basement Finally Sees Light Of Day

EXCLUSIVE: "I Am The Guy With A Lamborghini In The Basement"

ATL_BOY · 29th October 2008, 11:08

this guy deserves a standing ovation, nice creation boss !

ghostrider · 29th October 2008, 11:23

Phenomenal.
Ive seen some of these kit car projects that look like they were built in someone's basement. Not this one, though. The attention to detail is mindboggling. It's like this car just rolled off the production line yesterday.

Hats off to this guy. Wonder how his relationship with his wife is, though.

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Originally Posted by ATL_BOY

this guy deserves a standing ovation, nice creation boss !

krish_tv · 29th October 2008, 11:42

WoooooooooW..!!! This is one amazing lookin Lambo . We have seen lot of people building cars with a passion,but this guy has lots more than just passion. He just showcased the extremes of human recreation.

gt_mustang · 29th October 2008, 12:18

man that car looks sooo awesome
almost like the real deal.

i wonder how it performs though

aniguchisan · 29th October 2008, 23:39

Yeah, that was big on jalopnik...and it's probably way more interesting and reliable than a standard Countach.

Cyrus43 · 29th October 2008, 23:55

How is he going to get it out now???

Edit: Saw the links!! Kudos to the guy!!

amit V8 · 30th October 2008, 00:19

a hats off to him. GREAT.cheers:

maddy42 · 30th October 2008, 11:46

That was some patience which this guy had. Kudos to him. Enjoi the ride

Brabus E V12 · 31st October 2008, 21:26

Am amazing feat I must say! Building a Lamborghini in your basement!
Imagine telling someone at a party what you do in your sparetime!

guyonblackybx · 31st October 2008, 22:23

Wow, he and his work defines "Passion"

agspins · 1st November 2008, 14:54

Hats off to Mr.Imhoff's patience and determination,Amazing work cheers:
Kudos to Mrs.Imhoff for her everlasting patience..

faithless_1984 · 1st November 2008, 15:06

WOW ,great attention to detail.!
Hats off to this guy.

suman · 1st November 2008, 15:19

Hey, nice one JK! Amazing eye for detail I must say. And a very patient wife

suren181 · 1st November 2008, 15:26

Hmmm... The Cannonball Run inspiration. Well, must say it did give me an insight into the exotics available too. Nice to know that this person went ahead and built one to realize his dream. Great Job this. Splendid indeed.

29th October 2008, 07:53	#1
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	I made my Lamborghini Countach in my basement Digg: Seventeen years ago, Ken Imhoff watched Cannonball Run and became so enamored with the Lamborghini Countach in the film, he hand-built his own, in his basement. In what we imagine might be the most Jalopnik build ever undertaken, Ken designed and fabricated his own tig-welded frame, installed a thoroughly massaged 351 cubic inch V8 with a ZF-25 5-speed transmission, hand-formed the aluminum body over a meticulously measured and accurate body form, and finished it all off in a beautiful metallic gray. It took Ken 10 years to complete the project Hand-Made Basement-Built Lamborghini: Hand-Made Lamborghini Built In Basement Finally Sees Light Of Day EXCLUSIVE: "I Am The Guy With A Lamborghini In The Basement" Attached Thumbnails Last edited by jkdas : 29th October 2008 at 07:54.
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29th October 2008, 11:08	#2
ATL_BOY BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 80 Thanked: 9 Times	this guy deserves a standing ovation, nice creation boss !
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29th October 2008, 11:42	#4
krish_tv Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 13 Thanked: 0 Times	WoooooooooW..!!! This is one amazing lookin Lambo . We have seen lot of people building cars with a passion,but this guy has lots more than just passion. He just showcased the extremes of human recreation.
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29th October 2008, 12:18	#5
gt_mustang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hyd Posts: 247 Thanked: 5 Times	man that car looks sooo awesome almost like the real deal. i wonder how it performs though
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29th October 2008, 23:39	#6
aniguchisan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 123 Times View My Garage	Yeah, that was big on jalopnik...and it's probably way more interesting and reliable than a standard Countach.
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29th October 2008, 23:55	#7
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	How is he going to get it out now??? Edit: Saw the links!! Kudos to the guy!! Last edited by Cyrus43 : 29th October 2008 at 23:56.
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30th October 2008, 00:19	#8
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	a hats off to him. GREAT.cheers:
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30th October 2008, 11:46	#9
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	That was some patience which this guy had. Kudos to him. Enjoi the ride
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31st October 2008, 21:26	#10
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Am amazing feat I must say! Building a Lamborghini in your basement! Imagine telling someone at a party what you do in your sparetime!
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31st October 2008, 22:23	#11
guyonblackybx BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 366 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Wow, he and his work defines "Passion"
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1st November 2008, 14:54	#12
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,652 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Hats off to Mr.Imhoff's patience and determination,Amazing work cheers: Kudos to Mrs.Imhoff for her everlasting patience..
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1st November 2008, 15:06	#13
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	WOW ,great attention to detail.! Hats off to this guy.
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1st November 2008, 15:19	#14
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 279 Times View My Garage	Hey, nice one JK! Amazing eye for detail I must say. And a very patient wife
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1st November 2008, 15:26	#15
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Hmmm... The Cannonball Run inspiration. Well, must say it did give me an insight into the exotics available too. Nice to know that this person went ahead and built one to realize his dream. Great Job this. Splendid indeed.
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