The Lamborghini Countach debuted at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show as a striking successor to the Miura, designed by Marcello Gandini of Bertone. It featured a longitudinally mounted four-cam V12 engine, with the gearbox positioned ahead of the engine and the differential at the rear for optimal weight distribution.
The ultimate Countach evolution, the Anniversario, debuted in 1988 to celebrate Lamborghini’s 25th anniversary. Restyled by Horacio Pagani, it featured significant upgrades, including improved aerodynamics, enhanced cooling, and a refined chassis developed with rally legend Sandro Munari.
With a production run of 658 units over three years, the Anniversario became the bestselling Countach variant. One low-mileage example, showing just 3,000 miles, is now available on Bring A Trailer.
This model is finished in black and features pop-up headlights, front fog lights integrated into the lip spoiler, NACA ducts behind the scissor doors, a V-shaped rear wing, and 15″ multi-piece OZ Racing wheels. The interior boasts black leather-trimmed power-adjustable bucket seats, a matching center console, and upholstery, complemented by an Alpine CD stereo, electronic climate control, and power accessories.
Power is provided by a 5.2-liter quad-cam V12 paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Producing 420 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, the car sprints from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 185 mph, earning its title as the fastest car of its era.
Source: Bring A Trailer
