1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S

For sale by auction on Saturday 07 June 2014 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
*Please note; The registration shown is NOT sold with
the vehicle*

In 1974 Lamborghini replaced the groundbreaking Miura with the
equally impressive Countach. Like the Miura. the Countach blended a
quad-cam V12 engine with futuristic Marcello Gandini styling. this
time incorporating its own unique 'scissor-wing' doors that opened
vertically. The Countach became a legend almost overnight. Claims
of it being the fastest production car in the world albeit with
windows that could only open a few inches and virtually no rearward
visibility just added to the mystique and 'poster-appeal' of the
new Countach. In 1978 the Countach S received a larger. 5167cc. V12
engine which developed more torque. As well as the new engine. the
Countach LP 500 also received wider tyres. modified suspension and
an optional high-mounted wing. Extraordinary. even today.

One of only 321 examples manufactured. this righthand drive
Lamborghini Countach was first registered on the 26th June. 1982
and has covered a mere 13. 50 kilometres or 8. 43 miles from
new. Finished in white with a white leather interior. it has been
with the vendor since 1984. Used infrequently. it was then
delivered to professional dry storage on the 2nd January. 1991.
Since then. not only has it been regularly started and
'conditioned'. it has been regularly serviced and MoT'd by both
Portman Lamborghini and Lamborghini London. Over the last two
months. it has had a recent major service which has taken place at
HR Owen. Lamborghini specialists in London. to the tune of over
£4. 00. This included the usual clutch system bleed. brake
adjustments. fluids. filters and seals but also the replacements of
all four brake calliper flexi-hoses. Complete with an MoT test
certificate and original service booklet. this well presented
Countach is a most usable example of a true 1980s Supercar
icon.

The paintwork appears to be original with very few stone chips or
blemishes. The engine is in good order and pulls well in all gears.
The progress is straight and true with good progressive braking. In
fact. the afternoon spent behind the wheel dispelled worries about
many of the driving idiosyncrasies for which this model is known.
It is a nimble car with a. once warmed through. precise gearbox.
The view forward is excellent; and to the rear. yes. well. that
is slightly limited. The exhaust note; a mixture of opera and
thrash metal. As you would expect.

The interior is in fine condition with the leather showing very
light use and in good order throughout. A 'period' alarm key-pad
system has been added but this only enhances the 1980's time-warp
feel of this fabulous example. Both hydraulic doors function well
and extend to their limit without fuss.

It is in superb condition throughout and represents the most
collectable incarnation of this most striking of supercars in the
best colours with low mileage and few owners.

Sell the family home. this is a must.

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