1984 Lamborghini Countach

Widely regarded as the most outrageous car ever built, the Countach represented the promise of automotive design throughout the 70s and 80s. While there have been faster cars built, no car before or since has the presence of a Countach. The world met Lamborghini's Countach at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. Styled by Marcello Gandini of Carrozzeria G. Bertone, who had created the earlier Miura, it struck out in new dimensions. Constructed almost entirely of trapezoidal aluminum panels over a space frame, it was but 42 inches high and 163 inches long. The most outrageous feature was what is now called Lambo doors, hinged at the front with horizontal hinges so that they swing upward in scissor fashion. Not simply for art, the doors are useful, in that they allow opening in tight spaces.

This Countach is capable of 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds with a top speed of 178 MPH.

Finished in striking all-white livery and equipped with the optional rear wing, this Countach 5000 S is the 595th Countach built and one of 321 examples of the 5000 S manufactured between 1982 and 1985. This Lambo Countach was imported to Norway in 1987 by prominent Lamborghini collector, Harald Skjldt. also had the pleasure of selling the x-Frank Sinatra P400 Miura to Mr. Skjldt many years ago. Mr. Skjldt Lamborghini's have always been kept in concours condition, many having been shown at well-known concours around the world.

This Lambo changed ownership 2005, the Countach was then imported to the UK housed in a prominent collection with continued maintenance to a high standard by its collection management. The Countach has received an engine out service, as well as a bare metal repaint in 2009. and offered for resale.

For 2025 Monterey car week, we assembled automobiles and owners to enjoy the weeks California car culture and lifestyle. Along with this Countach we assembled several more of the world's finest automobiles, both vintage and supercars to be enjoyed car week. It was a truly unforgettable time and enjoyed by all.

Still jaw droppingly beautiful and menacing, even by today's standards, the Countach has lost none of its presence since the day it was launched to the public many years ago. This represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a rare, side draft carbureted Countach 5000 S that has always been enthusiast collector owned and which has been cared for properly. This is what modern day Italian supercars have been modeled after, a true icon of the Italian supercar world.

Key details
VIN / chassis: ZA9C0005003LA1268

Offered by Autosport Designs, 203 West Hills Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Autosport Designs.