Z1A - Amphibious Lamborghini Countach Special recreation.......
THE Ultimate publicity and promotional vehicle!
A unique opportunity to own this one off Amphibious Super Car – Build cost was horrendous!
It was sold 15 years ago, left and NEVER used!?
Needless to say it will now need some TLC but it is realistically priced and
worth £50k + when reinstated to its former glory.
Z1A and was at one time the world’s fastest amphibious car. It has gone from being built and then
had many TV appearances and has been featured in many publications.
It was then converted to left hand drive and was shipped to the USA, Hollywood for various filming duties.
It then returned to the UK, was converted back to right hand drive and sold.
Specification:
The impressive specification of this amazing car includes:
*Stunning looks……..
*Amphibious capabilities not visually detectable on the road
*F1 type push-rod suspension with hydraulic activators to lift wheels for water use
*Twin prop drive
*Front hydrofoil
*Smoke ejector Yes really!
and so much more…….
Some detail at www.searoader.com
Featured in and on:
Central TV…….Several times
BBC TV…….Several times
TopGear (Clarkson)
Sky TV
NYT
Bilen
Montag
Motor Boats Monthly
Motor Boats & Yachting
Auto Express
Varen
Fast Car
Autovisie
Womens Realm
Channel 4 Big Breakfast with Gaby Roslin
Daily Express
Rex
Daily Telegraph
Western Daily Press…….Several times
Gloucester Echo……. several times
Auto car
and many, many more…….
A snippet:
On the road this ‘Super car’ looks just that, with no clues as to its amazing capabilities or as ‘AUTO EXPRESS’ said
“For your eyes only – a 150mph amphibious car 007 would kill for”…..” But then drive it straight into the water…engage the props…
switch on the suspension hydraulics…the hydrofoil…switch on the smoke ejector for effect…then power off…
it just defies all belief…Truly awesome…..”
Z1A Original Specification
Fully road legal and correctly DVLA registered MID 715 as Ryan Rover V8 Sports
BODY: Composite moulded from Countach 5000QV with re-styled nose and ‘Anniversary’ back panel. Panel gaps and
operation of doors etc. are all superb .
CHASSIS: Multi-tube semi-space frame.
SUSPENSION: AVO gas coil covers, all inboard. Push-rod rear and everything fully adjustable for any geometry setting re ride height and spring rate
BRAKES: Discs all round. Vented front, twin master cylinders with rose jointed balance bar
ENGINE: Lightweight alloy RV8
TRANS: HI-ratio R30 Transaxle
STEERING: Currently Manual RHD but easily changed to power assisted or LHD (pump and pipes in situ- was RHD PAS before going to Hollywood)
WHEELS/TYRES: 3 piece alloy rims; 12”x 15” rears with Pirelli 345-35 VR 15, 8.5” x 15” fronts with 225-50 VR 15.
INTERIOR: Leather with carbon dash – Overhead consol for marine switches etc. (but be careful using the smoke ejector on the road!)
WATER: Hydraulic suspension activators for suspension compression whilst water borne. Twin prop drive via engine PTO, Twin rudders- front hydrofoil.
AND SO MUCH MORE………..
Work required after being stored:
The O/S door has been removed from the frame and the N/S stripped down as the lock pivots seized – Personally I would not have done that this way.
However, either way they will need reassembly and paint as necessary. New door rams needed and wing mirrors
The carpet has been removed and will need replacement.
The seats have gone AWOL!!??
It will need a major service before driving and swimming.......The engine is spinning well and clutch is working ok.
Fuel pipe to tank is perished. Perishing to tyres and the brakes will obviously need to be serviced as necessary.
Obviously there will be other bits and bobs to do but oh, will it be so worthwhile!
Here to be sold – Only serious inquiries please. Stupid comments and questions will be ignored so don’t waste your time.
This really is a once only opportunity to purchase a fabulous and unique motor car.
Possible assistance for overseas shipping but please arrange for your own quotations and bookings etc.
*Please make contact initially through eBay
An adventure series on this crime busting Super Car has been partially written for kids
and the Police in Gloucestershire were right behind it!
Picture above is how it is today.......