To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$250,000 - $300,000
- Less than 8,000 kilometers from new
- One of just 657 25th Anniversary editions
- Fitted with optional rear wing
- Includes original tools, jack, and owner's manuals
- Widely regarded as the best driving of all Countach
variants
Looking to celebrate the 25th birthday of the most famous car to
bear the Lamborghini name, the Countach 25th Anniversario was
unveiled by the company at the 1988 Grand Prix at Monza. This new
Countach retained the same visual panache and performance of the
existing 5000 QV but boasted nearly 500 subtle changes and updates
intended to increase passenger comfort and style.
Horacio Pagani, then an employee of Lamborghini, was tasked with
redesigning the bodywork. This included lifting the nose slightly
and redesigning the air intakes to more effectively channel air to
the front brakes. At the same time, the rear bumper also received
subtle styling changes. The two most notable changes were to the
air intakes that were located just behind the door, which received
thicker strakes in body color rather than in black, and the wheels
were now two-piece forged alloy rims.
Inside, Lamborghini replaced the Countach's relatively spartan,
manually operated windows with power-operated units. Furthermore,
the seats were fitted with power-adjustable seatbacks to increase
driver and passenger comfort. A newer steering wheel was fitted,
and the 25th Anniversary Countach was graced with a more powerful
air-conditioning system.
Finished in the highly desirable color combination of black over
cream leather, this 25th Anniversary Countach features original
Hella fog lamps and the optional rear wing. The car rides on
beautiful factory split-rim alloys and bespoke Pirelli PZero
Asymmetrico tires. The car was delivered new in California, with
the history report showing it passed emissions with 218 miles on
the odometer and remained on the West Coast through about 1993. It
was briefly offered in the Greenwich, Connecticut, area, and in
1994 it came into the hands of the most recent owner. Since then,
it has been used sparingly and kept in a climate-controlled
facility. Best described as an unmodified, original example, this
Countach has covered less than 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles) from
new. It has recently benefitted from a full service and is
accompanied by original tools, jack, and owner's manuals.
The Countach 25th Anniversary represents the last iteration of
Lamborghini's most iconic car, and many believe it to be the best
of the series in terms of overall refinement and drivability.
Beautifully preserved and remarkably original throughout, this
Countach is sure to impress.
Please note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be
sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.