Lamborghini Countach

The Lamborghini Countach shocked the world at its 1971 Geneva debut. Marcello Gandini's wedge-shaped design, complete with scissor doors, became the definitive supercar shape for the next two decades. Production began with the LP400 in 1974, and the car evolved through the 1980s with wider arches, bigger wings, and more power, culminating in the 25th Anniversary edition.

Collectors prize the Countach for its outrageous styling and the wail of its V12 engine. It is the ultimate poster car, an icon of excess and performance. The earliest "Periscopio" LP400 models are the most sought-after, representing Gandini's original vision in its purest form. Later models, like the 5000 QV and 25th Anniversary, offer more power and are more numerous, making them a popular entry point.

The market for the Countach is broad, reflecting its long production run and multiple variants. Blue-chip LP400 and LP400 S models trade for well over $1,000,000, while later cars are more attainable. The recent introduction of the LPI 800-4 tribute model in 2022 has also brought renewed attention to the original, with an average sale price across all variants hovering around $590,000.

Prices range from around $45,000 for project cars to $2,500,000 for concours-quality early models and the modern LPI 800-4.