For Sale: 1985 Lamborghini Countach in Huntington Station, New York

-Rosso with Champagne Cruscotto Testa di Moro, Beige Carpeting, 5.2 liter V12 engine, 5-Speed manual gearbox, 10,000km (6,000 Miles) from new, Correct Alpine 7148L cassette stereo head unit, Tubi stainless steel sport muffler, Immaculate condition throughout, Previous well-known collector ownership.

While the Lamborghini Countach dominates our collective memory as the definitive supercar of the 1980s, its story began in 1971-characterized by its aggressive, low-slung stance and angular shape.

The introduction of the Countach LP400 S in 1978 brought substantial changes, namely its massive 345-section rear tires and their accompanying wide fenders. By the 1980's, the silhouette had grown both wider and taller by two inches, the design had also been updated with aesthetic and functional vents having been added. Also contributing to the Countach's now-iconic silhouette was an optional V-shaped rear wing and signature Campagnolo "telephone dial" wheels. The 1982 model year saw another update dubbed the LP500 S, with an increase in displacement to 4.8liters. The LP5000 Quattrovalvole followed in 1985, marking what most collectors consider to be the pinnacle of Countach development. Its mechanical specification centered around another enlargement of Lamborghini's Bizzarrini V12 engine to 5.2 liters with four valves per cylinder head, now rated up to 449 horsepower and 369 ft-lb of torque. Affectionately known by enthusiasts today as the Countach "Downdraft," carbureted QVs were the most powerful production variant of the Countach and are fiercely prized today.

This European-market 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole, is one of less than 380 QVs equipped with the coveted six double-barrel carburetor configuration between 1985 and 1988. Early QVs also benefit from the so-called "round belly" design, named for its absence of side skirts added on later cars, arguably making this particular variant of the "Downdraft" the ultimate Countach specification within the Lamborghini collector's view.

First delivered through Swiss Lamborghini agent Garage Foitek as noted by its Factory Warranty Certificate, this Countach remained in the well-known and respected collection of Mr. Clive Joy. Many years later this Countach was sold to the collection of Mr. Chris Papamichael, New York with the help of Mr. Valentino Balboni and imported to the United States. Kept in the collection for a number of years, this Countach was then sold to Mr. Moser and crossed the country to be housed in his Texas based collection. During Mr. Moser's ownership, this Countach was serviced and maintained by well-known and respected Austin, Texas based Service and Restoration Specialists Team CJ Works. IN March of 2015, this Countach was purchased by Autosport Designs, Inc. and remains within out collection.

Judging by this "Downdrafts" condition, this example has clearly been cherished by enthusiast owner-collectors throughout its life and to date. It presents in its original Rosso finish with original Panna leather hides, both in absolutely superb condition.

One of the absolute finest Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV Downdrafts offered on today's market, it is superb in absolutely everyway, serviced and ready for immediate use and thanks to CJ's most recent overhaul of the air conditioning system, the AC is ice cold!