VIN: the Mike Taylor Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole chassis HLA12155
/ Ben Tyer
HISTORY OF CHASSIS HLA12155
Chassis HLA1255 was a right-hand drive Countach Quattrovalvole ordered through Portman Lamborghini in London by Jersey businessman, Mike Taylor.
The car was signed off on August 6th 1987 and Taylor collected it from the factory a month later on September 3rd. The specification comprised Bianco paint with Rosso leather upholstery, contrast Bianco piping and the optional rear spoiler. Upon arrival in the UK, HLA12155 was registered on the Jersey plate J 5086.
In addition to his business interests, Taylor also took in a little competitive driving from time-to-time; he contested the 1986 and ‘87 Thundersport championships driving a Fulmar Racing Royale RP42 with his friend, Rick Morris.
Fast cars clearly ran in the family and Taylor’s brother James took delivery of a black Countach 25th Anniversary in 1989 (KLA12815).
Mike Taylor retained HLA12155 until 2002. The car is depicted here with Portman Lamborghini salesman Mike Perry during the autumn of 1987 and at a Castle Combe track day during the spring of 1988.
Text copyright: Supercar Nostalgia
Photo copyright: Supercar Nostalgia & Mike Perry
