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LOT 124 Pearl White
It’s hard to imagine Lamborghini could top the Miura but somehow the team at Sant’Agata managed to build a car that was even more outrageous, more spectacular and more, well…Lamborghini than before. Even the name says it all, the word Countach translated from Piedmontese being a term of utter astonishment. Styled by Marcello Gandini, where the Miura had been all subtle curves, the Countach was a wedge defined by sharp lines and angles. The Countach’s party piece were those scissor doors which just added to the drama when climbing in or out. Once again, Lamborghini employed a longitudinally mounted V12 behind the driver, initially using the Miura’s 4 litre plant fed by six Weber carburetors. In 1978, the original LP400 became the LP400S, with flared wheelarches covering fat Pirelli P7s and an integrated front spoiler, plus the option of a rear wing. In 1982, the Countach finally received the 5 litre V12 it was supposed to have had all along and for 1985 Lamborghini expanded this to 5.2 litres and fitted a four-valve-per-cylinder head (hence quattrovalvove). Although American market cars were sold with Bosch fuel injection, the rest of the world stuck with Webers. The final Countach was the 25th Anniversary model of 1988, little changed apart from the addition of side skirts, restyled air intakes and engine covers, none of which exactly enhanced the appearance. Finished in Pearl White with white leather upholstery and rear wing, this Countach Qv was originally delivered by Portman Lamborghini to the current owner in 1986. Then living in London, he brought the car to Australia after moving here a couple of years later. Enjoying just two further owners in Australia between 1991 and 2007, the vendor ultimately tracked the car down and re-purchased it for his private Lamborghini collection. In February 2009 in excess of $33,000 was spent with Lamborghini Melbourne having a full mechanical overhaul, during which numerous trim items were attended to. A new clutch was installed at further expense Nice touches are the original Alpine stereo, tool roll and Ruote OZ rims with Pirelli P-Zero rubber. Although not in perfect cosmetic condition (the original paint and trim are showing some wear), the Countach is perfect for someone who cares more about driving their car than polishing it. Included in the sale is a comprehensive file including receipts, registration papers and service history, two sets of keys and an original Lamborghini driver’s handbook. The ultimate poster car and becoming increasingly collectible. Sold without registration.
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