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Old 31-10-2008, 06:32 PM   #1
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Default Lamborghini Hand-Built in Basement

I hope this isn't a repost, I did a search and couldn't see on, but this is definitely awesome.

Lambo with Ford V8 POWAHHH!

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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, and the results — as you can see both in the gallery and in the video below the jump — are amazing. There's only one problem, when you build a car in a basement — how do you get it out? Find out below.

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Old 31-10-2008, 06:46 PM   #2
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Amazing. When you spend so much time and effort building something like this, you need to make sure you've chosen the right motor.
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Old 31-10-2008, 07:17 PM   #3
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Posted a couple of times last week mate. But an awesome result to do that yourself in the basement

I guess cost of engine, ease to modify and availability of parts also is a key factor in choosing the 351 ;)

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Old 31-10-2008, 07:37 PM   #4
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Second repost:

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