Description
The Countach debuted at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show with styling by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini. Angular, wedge-shaped bodywork is constructed of aluminum and mounted over a tubular steel space frame. Features include NACA side ducts, prominent air intakes above the rear quarters, and pop-up headlights. The LP 400 S model was introduced in 1978 and incorporates fiberglass wheel arch extensions at all four corners.
Just 237 LP400 S models were built over a four-year production run, some 105…
The Countach debuted at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show with styling by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini. Angular, wedge-shaped bodywork is constructed of aluminum and mounted over a tubular steel space frame. Features include NACA side ducts, prominent air intakes above the rear quarters, and pop-up headlights. The LP 400 S model was introduced in 1978 and incorporates fiberglass wheel arch extensions at all four corners.
Just 237 LP400 S models were built over a four-year production run, some 105 of which were Series II examples with lowered ride height and smooth-faced 15″ alloy wheels. This example is finished in red and is shown above with its scissor doors and front and rear lids in their raised position. An uninstalled, factory-optional rear wing is included in the sale and is pictured in the gallery below.
Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico tires measure 225/50 in front and 345/35 out back. The braking system utilizes ventilated discs all around and was overhauled in 2012 with front caliper rebuilds, replacement lines, and a refurbished master cylinder. A brake light switch repair and brake fluid flush were performed in 2013.
The Series II was the last Countach model produced before three centimeters of additional headroom was added. This example features tan leather upholstery with matching-color carpeting and brown dash trim. Equipment includes fixed-back bucket seats, a gated shifter, an Autovox cassette stereo, and two-piece side windows with retractable lower halves. The factory air conditioning system was serviced in 2013 with a replacement receiver/dryer and new R12 refrigerant.
A leather-wrapped Raid steering wheel frames instrumentation from Jaeger, including a 320-km/h speedometer and 9k-rpm tachometer. The six-digit odometer shows approximately 18,650 kilometers (~11,600 miles).
The Giotto Bizzarini–designed 3.9-liter V12 features a 60° cylinder bank angle, four camshafts, and six Weber DCOE carburetors. It produced approximately 350 horsepower when new, which is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The mechanical ignition points were replaced with electronic units from Crane Cams in 2012. Additional work included overhauling the clutch hydraulic system and installing new distributor seals, carburetor jets, fuel hoses, and CV boots. An October 2019 service by Dino Motors of San Mateo, California, included replacing the spark plugs and adjusting the ignition timing and carburetors.
Engine stamping 1121308 is shown above and matches the number displayed on the data plate, as well as the chassis number.
Additional underbody photos are attached in the gallery below, including closeups of the fiberglass floorpans and steel space frame.
A factory tool roll is include in the sale along with the uninstalled rear wing, service records, and a car cover. Walk-around and driving videos are presented below.
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