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£460,000
In current ownership since 1989 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé
United Kingdom • 16 Dec 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S, owned since 1989, retains its original Blu Acapulco paint and grey leather interior, a rare combination possibly changed during production. While stored for much of its life, it presents cosmetic and mechanical needs, including paint detailing, chassis rust removal, suspension work, and engine tuning, offering a unique opportunity for sympathetic restoration.
Condition
6
The car is largely original, with much of its original paint and interior intact. However, there are cosmetic issues like paint blemishes, surface rust on the chassis, and wear on the suspension components. Some mechanical issues, like the engine clatter and cooling fan behavior, also need addressing. The tires are also quite old and need replacing.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
1121192
Odometer:
3,749 miles
Reg Number:
NST 332Y
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• Ground-breaking supercar in its improved LP400S form • Delivered new in Italy • UK-registered since December 1988 • Two UK owners • Present ownership since June 1989 • Kept garaged and used sparingly "Developed by Walter Wolf and Gianpaolo Dallara, the LP400S was the car that the Countach should have been all along; it finally had the chassis to cope properly with the available power." – Richard Dredge, Lamborghini Miura, Countach, Diablo, Murciélago .
The legendary Miura was always going to be a hard act to follow, so the extent to which its successor eclipsed the greatest of 1960s supercars came as something of a shock to all.
The sensation of the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Countach was styled, like its predecessor, by Carrozzeria Bertone's Marcello Gandini.
Looking aggressive from every angle, the Countach was nothing less than spectacular, suggesting it had been conceived on another planet.
As Motor magazine observed: "few people gazing at the original Bertone Countach at Geneva ...
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£236,613
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£460,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£1,758,540
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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