This Canadian who owned his own Formula I racing team bought several Lamborghini's, at on
point he even considered to buy the factory completely to save it. His first Countach was
a white LP400, a fairly standard model, but Walter Wolf became famous for his 'special'
Countach, he had three of them made, all equiped with an especially designed 5.0-Litre engine.
In September 1974, Wolf received his first 'customized' Countach, a bright red LP400,
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chassisnr. 112.0148, this car was equiped with the special 5.0-Litre engine and large
Pirelli P7 tyres, which required enlarged wheel-arches, a front spoiler and an adjustable
rear wing were also installed. Along with a special F1-type steering wheel with 'Walter Wolf'
engraved in it,special AP disc brakes with eight calipers and a Borg & Beck double-disc clutch,
it all added up to an unique Countach.
Only a year later, in early 1976, Walter Wolf bought his second 'special' Countach, this one
with chassisnr. 1.120.202, was modified the same way as his first car, the 5.O-Litre engine
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was put into this chassis, but it remained a Lamborghini property, it wasn't owned by Wolf
himself. This car was finished in a brilliant Bugatti light-blue, with natural leather
upholstery, gold colored wheels and pinstriping. The wheel-arch extensions were black and
this time the rear wing was electrically adjustable from within the cockpit.
This car also featured Walter Wolf signets and Canadian flags. This particular car was
recently restored and is currently owned by a German.
Wolf's third 'special' was actually the first LP400 S built. He had the same 5.0-Litre
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engine installed, together with his double-disc Borg & Beck F1-type clutch and the
eight-caliper disc brakes, which were now fully adjustable from within the cockpit.
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This car was finished in an aggresive dark blue/black and featured special Walter Wolf
Racing hubcaps, but on the 1978 Geneva Auto Show, where it was displayed as the first
LP400 S, it didn't have the rear wing installed, however Wolf did have it installed before
he took delivery of it.
Walter Wolf was also the lucky guy who received a Miura SV as late as April 1975, this car
with chassisnumber 5092 was built from spare parts three years after the Miura production was
halted.
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