The same day that the ‘QY 548’ Countach was photographed, we also roped in the proud owner of this new Jalpa. It was the first customer car to arrive in the UK, along with a silver example registered DLB 850Y, which was used as a press demonstrator.

It turned out that the owner had been saving hard for some time to buy the red Jalpa, and was understandably reluctant to take it out if rain was forecast.

My Dad (working for a local newspaper) saw the idea for a story – and a piece duly appeared titled ‘Staying Put in Style’.

Fortunately, come the day of ‘the shoot’ the skies were clear, and we have some excellent images to show for it.