--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
1971characterized 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!
Vehicle Details
1985 Lamborghini Countach
Listing ID:CC-2002847
Price:Contact Seller
Location:Huntington Station, New York
Year:1985
Make:Lamborghini
Model:Countach
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Tan
Odometer:0
Stock Number:3680
VIN:ZA9C005A0FLA12831
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