Vehicle Description
1986 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole
VIN: ZA9C005A0GLA12871
Full concours-level restoration of all cosmetics and mechanicals
carried out by Canepa
7,792 miles since new, one of 610 total Quattrovalvoles built
Full engine and transmission rebuild
The only Lamborghini Countach to be painted Canepa Green
All original black leather interior
414 horsepower 5.2 liter V12
5-speed manual transmission with reverse lockout
With the famed Lamborghini Miura starting to show its age,
Ferruccio Lamborghini began the work to bring his next supercar to
the public. With the mechanicals evolving from the Miura and with
Bertone's own Marcello Gandini responsible for the design, the
Countach would become a resounding success for Lamborghini. In
production from 1974 until 1990, the Countach would go through
several iterations, evolving and increasing performance throughout
this time. In 1985, Lamborghini engineers increased the Italian V12
to 5.2 liters while adding 4 valves per cylinder to increase power.
This was the when the Lamborghini Countach Quattrovalvole, or 4
valved in Italian, was born.
Produced for the 1986 model year, this Lamborghini Countach LP500
Quattrovalvole was spec'd with a black exterior and black leather
interior. With a 5.2-liter V12 with a CIS fuel system on tap, this
Italian supercar is capable of producing a stout 414 horsepower.
Its engine was paired to a 5-speed manual transmission with a
reverse gear lockout. The car's first record in the United States
was in February of 1998 where it was first titled in Springfield,
Missouri. The car would be sold to its new owner John R. Kozoil on
June 25th of 2005 who resided in Lake Forest, Illinois. John would
be the longest owner of the car, with his ownership spanning close
to 9 years. The Countach would then move onto a dealership in
Houston, Texas. Canepa then purchased the Lamborghini on April 7th,
2014 with 12,415 kilometers.
Bruce Canepa had a grand vision for his ideal Countach to add to
his collection. A Quattrovalvole would be the foundation, along
with a special color other than red, white or black, while having a
Lamborghini with the fit and finish unlike any of its era. "Most
Lamborghinis had the same quality of other Italian vehicles built
in that era," says Bruce, "and they didn't have the finish quality
that a supercar deserves." He wanted to give a concours-level
restoration to the Lamborghini while making subtle modifications,
unlike any other that existed in period or in modern time. "The
Countach, long term, is the most iconic Lamborghini to me" said
Bruce. "With wide wheels and large flares, it has a clean and
simple aesthetic." With the idea now firmly set, Canepa set to work
to bring the vision to life. Immediately the car was removed of all
of its components, including its U.S. bumpers, and gave the
Countach a thorough cleaning. The black paint was prepped by
Canepa's in-house body shop with the intention of doing a full
color swap from black to Canepa Green. Hundreds of hours were spent
on the exterior to give the car a true concours-level paint finish
with laser-straight panels. Special attention was given to the rear
of the car, by removing the aerodynamic spoiler and filling the
holes on the trunk giving the entire car a streamlined look. The
aerodynamic wing was saved and will be included with Countach. Even
the rear metal grate that is above the exhaust was made from
scratch by Canepa fabricators to make it a quality piece to replace
the original. Add the custom-painted silver wheels, and the
stunning combination of Canepa Green and silver wheels over the
all-original black leather interior is a true showstopper.
Disassembly of the Lamborghini was extensive, with the engine and
transmission removed from the car and delivered directly to
Canepa's in-house engine building room. Although the car had just
barely over 7,700 miles on the odometer, Bruce wanted to ensure
that everything was as-new or better in his Countach. The engine
and transmission were disassembled down to the last nut and bolt,
inspected and then rebuilt per the factory's specs. The rest of the
car was given a similar treatment, with all systems checked,
restored and rebuilt. Adding a special (and a critical performance
improvement) to the engine are the custom-made intakes. Replacing
the factory accordion-style hoses with smooth metal tubing and
painted to match the exterior of the car, this new tubing increases
performance by decreasing turbulence in the intake. Parts needing
plating were stripped and replated in factory-correct finishes, and
all surfaces were treated to a fresh coating of their appropriate
materials. The entire suspension system was rebuilt to ensure the
Countach could put all of the its 5.2-liter V12 power to the
ground. With the engine and transmission back in the car, the
Italian 12-cylinder engine was tuned to perfection and now runs
with the growl that causes many individuals to fall in love with
these cars.
With the passion project of Bruce Canepa now completed, the
Italian-built and American-perfected 1986 Lamborghini Countach
LP5000 Quattrovalvole is ready to arrive and drive. Capable of
turning almost everyone's head and stealing the attention from even
the most well-known supercars, this Canepa-restored Quattrovalvole
will be known as one of the best looking and best-quality Countachs
that the world has ever seen.
12,540 kilometers = 7,792 miles
