To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 4 - 5 February 2025.

• Rare and extremely desirable first iteration of the iconic Lamborghini Countach
• One of only 157 examples of the LP400 ‘Periscopio’ model produced
• Powered by a 4-litre V-12 engine delivering 370 horsepower for a 309 km/h top speed
• Finished originally in Rosso over Nero; now presented in silver over tobacco hide
• Ownership history in Germany, the United States, and long-term residency in Sweden

Compared to the glorious 4-litre V-12 mounted in the middle and statement scissor doors, a novel rear-view mirror concept was among the smaller features of the first 157 examples of the Lamborghini Countach. However, it was arguably the most defining. Now known as ‘Periscopio’ cars, these early LP400s gained a small slot in the roof that improved visibility.

From these rare and highly sought after editions chassis 1120142 was, according to the International Lamborghini Registry, delivered new via Achilli Motors of Milan, Italy before being sold to its first owner in Germany on 6 November 1975. Finished by the factory in Rosso over a Nero interior, the LP400 was exported to Fort Lauderdale of Florida. Once in the United States, the new keeper commissioned a cabin colour change to yellow before the Countach was subsequently sold to Sweden. Arriving in Gothenburg in May 1989, the car remained under the care of its custodian for the following 15 years before moving to Stockholm in 2005. While living in the capital city, the Lamborghini was changed to its current combination of silver over tobacco hide.

Wearing its elegant configuration and having been serviced by classic car specialist Motikon, the ‘Periscopio’ was displayed in April 2024 at the FIVA Concours d'Elégance in Essen, Germany, where it finished 2nd in the class for cars heralding from 1971 to 1985.

For its stunning wedge styling, many consider the Countach to be the archetypal poster pinup supercar. This early and highly sought-after LP400 ‘Periscopio’ example presents the model in its purest form, closest to legendary designer Marcello Gandini’s original vision. The car would therefore make for a superlative addition to any Lamborghini collection.
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