Lamborghini Countach prices have been skyrocketing into hypercar territory. However, a new record for a Countach 25th Anniversary Edition was set by one of the two cars used in The Wolf of Wall Street.
RM Sotheby’s recent New York auction (December 8th) featured one of 657 examples of the rare Countach 25th Anniversary. We’re referring to the one and only survivor from Martin Scorsese’s epic movie, the other one being a complete wreck.
A few weeks ago, the wrecked Wolf of Wall Street Countach was also auctioned in Abu Dhabi. However, the seller reportedly rejected a bid of $1.35 million dollars, although some publications claim it went through. On the other hand, we do have full confirmation on this car.
This iconic movie car, ZA9CA05A0KLA12722 (chassis #KLA12722), was purchased by John Temerian of Curated back in May 2023. He spent over $1 million but is probably getting his money back. The auctioneer’s hammer dropped for $1.5 million, and when you include the auction taxes, this is now a $1.655,000.
High mileage survivor
We believe this is the absolute record for a Countach 25th Anniversary Edition. And it wouldn’t have been achieved without the movie connection. With 85,218 kilometers (52,952 miles) on the odometer, this is considered a high-mileage example.
As per Curated’s records, the automobile was delivered from Italy to the Lamborghini dealership of F.C. Kerbeck in New Jersey in July 1989. It subsequently enjoyed the exclusive chauffeuring of Mr. Kerbeck himself until the year 1991.
The normal value of a Countach like this is supposed to be around $500,000, but this auction will completely change the market. The 25th Anniversary is the last and, some say, the best version of the Countach. Of the 657 made, only 12 are in America with this spec, featuring Bianco Polo exterior and Bianco leather.
The Anniversario has the same mechanical setup as the LP5000 QV. However, the exterior is more distinctive thanks to the upgrades by Horacio Pagani, which included large side skirts and front bumper, added brake vents, and thick slats added to the radiator air intakes.
The 25th Anniversary’s 5.2-liter V12 is rated at 449 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque, using a five-speed manual to send power to the rear wheels. While it takes about 5 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph, and its top speed is 190 mph, these specs aren’t very impressive by today’s standards. However, the Countach’s charm goes beyond just its performance numbers, as justified by Doug DeMuro when he purchased his $576,000 Countach LP500 S.
