Property of a deceased's estate; circa 2,700 kilometres from new
1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400S Coupé

• One of only 237 built
• Delivered new to a UK customer in Italy
• Right-hand drive
• Present ownership since 1999
• Regularly serviced and MoT'd

The legendary Miura was always going to be a hard act to follow, so the extent to which its successor eclipsed the greatest of 1960s supercars came as something of a shock to all. The sensation of the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Countach was styled, like its predecessor, by Carrozzeria Bertone's Marcello Gandini. Looking aggressive from every angle, the Countach was nothing less than spectacular, suggesting it had been conceived on another planet. As it happened, the production version would not be seen for another three years, with deliveries commencing in 1974.

"...for sheer outlandish eye appeal, and track-car capability that's translatable for the road, there is simply no better car," declared CAR magazine. "It's hard, also, to imagine a better one coming along." But come along one did, in the shape of the much improved LP400S, which featured extensive alterations to the chassis and suspension to exploit the characteristics of Pirelli's newly introduced P7 tyre. "It corners at 180mph: we know, we've tried it," enthused CAR. The LP400S was built between 1978 and 1982, by which time 237 had been made.

A ground-breaking design that set new standards for aspiring supercar manufacturers, Lamborghini's Countach is one of the most iconic sports cars of the 20th Century, and all the more enjoyable in its uprated LP400S form.

This stunning Countach LP400S was originally supplied in Italy to a UK customer and registered in Bologna on 12th November 1981 (the temporary Italian registration was 'EE 94194' expiring in November 1982). The keeper was Gerald David Pardo (originally from Egypt), who lived in London. The Countach was finished in Bianco (White) with red seats and black carpets.

The late owner purchased the Countach from Pullicino Classics June 1999 at 727 kilometres for £56,000; it was described as 'unregistered, delivery miles, as new'. Today the odometer reading is c.2,700 kilometres. From 2000 to 2019 the Countach was regularly serviced and MoT'd by Ferdi's Garage of Lytham, Lancashire. In 2005 a new exhaust was installed via the London Stainless Steel Exhaust Centre Ltd (£1,700) while new tyres were fitted by Colin Clarke Engineering in 2018 at 1,200 kilometres. Modern Classics, Lytham replaced the starter motor and undertook further refurbishment in 2022 (£1,000). Accompanying paperwork includes the original service and warranty booklet; the original driver's handbook; radio/stereo instructions; a V5C document; and various original Lamborghini Countach brochures and artworks.