£983.1k (Est: £672.4k - £821.8k)
1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV 'Downdraft' by Bertone
RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2026
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£983,150 (Est: £672,399 - £821,821)
1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV 'Downdraft' by Bertone
US • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 364
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV, one of approximately 300 European-spec carbureted models, recently underwent a comprehensive, cost-no-object restoration by specialists, completed in 2023. The car has been documented with its factory ledger, owner's manuals, tool kit, and spare parts, making it a highly collectible and well-presented example of the iconic V-12 supercar.
Condition
10
The vehicle has undergone a 'cost-no-object' restoration by marque specialists completed in 2023 and was exhibited at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in 2021. This suggests it is in pristine, show-quality condition, requiring no reconditioning.
/ 10
Manual
LHD
United States
ZA9C005A0FLA12877
1985
Auction
£983.1k (Est: £672.4k - £821.8k)
1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV 'Downdraft' by Bertone
RM Sotheby's • US • 15 Aug 2026
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
One of approximately 300 European-specified carbureted examples built Benefits from a four-year cost-no-object restoration by marque specialists completed in 2023 Exhibited at the 2021 The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering Offered with owner’s manuals, tool kit, spare wheel set, and spare rear decklid Documented with factory ledger entry copy, and restoration invoices and photos A sensationally presented example of the world’s only 48-valve, carbureted V-12 supercar
Price Analysis vs Other Countach 5000 QVs
£276,700
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£475,520
Median Price (Since 2020)
£983,150
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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