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1983 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S by Bertone
RM Sotheby's

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One of just 321 Countach 5000 S examples constructed

 

Offered for the first time since 1993

 

Displayed 30,297 km (~18,825 mi.) at cataloguing

 

Prominently featured in a 2019 CNN Business documentary short naming the Countach as the “definitive Italian supercar”

The quintessential dream car of its era, the Lamborghini Countach defined an entire generation of automotive enthusiasm and forever recast what a supercar could and should be. It fully embraced the radical thinking and spirit of revolution that defined its forebearer, the inimitable Miura, but rejected the familiar sculpted and curvaceous styling in favor of a striking wedge shape with pop-up headlights and outrageous scissor doors. Clean, crisp, and angular, the design study sent shockwaves worldwide when unveiled at the 1971 Geneva International Motor Show. Like the Miura, the Countach would benefit from various revisions throughout its life, with ever more advanced and powerful iterations continually pushing the envelope of performance. In 1982, Lamborghini introduced the LP5000 S, which brought with it a huge developmental leap in the form of a new longitudinally mounted 4.8-liter V-12 fed by six Weber carburetors. Just 321 would ultimately be built, making them rare when new and longed for by discerning enthusiasts today. Chassis 12598, one of these coveted 321 examples, is being offered for the first time in over three decades. Acquired by the consignor in 1993, the car has since lived a life of moderate use and meticulous care as reflected in its mere 30,297 kilometers (~18,825 miles) odometer reading at cataloguing time. Reflecting the car’s enduring appeal to enthusiasts of all tastes, chassis 12598 was prominently featured in a 2019 documentary short for CNN Business, which hailed the Countach as the “definitive Italian supercar.” Carefully maintained to ensure its performance matches its striking form, this long-cherished Lamborghini Countach 5000 S eagerly awaits its next chapter with a fortunate new custodian.
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