1988.5 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
HIGHLIGHTS
Final-Year 1988½ Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole
Two Owners From New; Current Owner For 25 Years
Approximately 23,000 KM With Original Rosso Paint And Bianco Interior
Recently Serviced With Comprehensive Engine-Out Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
VIN - XXXXXXX
Engine – 5.2L, V12
Gearbox – 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain - Mid-Engine, RWD
PRICING INFORMATION
Price - Please Inquire
OVERVIEW
Introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show, the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole represented the final and most developed evolution of the company’s landmark supercar. By the late 1980s, the Countach had become far more than an exotic automobile — it was a global automotive icon whose radical wedge-shaped styling, dramatic scissor doors, and ferocious V-12 performance defined the excess and ambition of the era. The Quattrovalvole, named for its four-valve-per-cylinder cylinder heads, featured Lamborghini’s legendary 5.2-liter V-12 engine mounted longitudinally behind the cockpit and paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Wider, lower, and more visually aggressive than earlier Countach variants, the LP5000 QV combined unmistakable styling theater with formidable performance, capable of speeds approaching 180 mph and establishing itself among the most coveted supercars of its generation.
The 1988½ model year occupies a particularly important place in Countach history, representing one of the final iterations produced before the arrival of the Diablo. By this stage, Lamborghini had spent years refining the platform through incremental improvements in suspension, ergonomics, drivability, and reliability while carefully preserving the raw, analog character that made the Countach legendary. U.S.-market examples benefited from Bosch fuel injection, offering improved usability and drivability while maintaining the intoxicating character of the V-12 powerplant. Equipped with signature boxed wheel arches, massive rear tires, deep front spoiler, and distinctive OZ split-rim wheels, the late-production Quattrovalvole models are widely regarded among enthusiasts as some of the most usable and desirable Countachs ever built. Today, these final-series QVs remain among the defining automotive icons of the 1980s and continue to enjoy tremendous demand among collectors worldwide.
Finished in striking Rosso over Bianco leather, this exceptional 1988½ Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole has been preserved with remarkable originality throughout its life. Showing approximately 23,000 kilometers from new, the car retains its original paint and original interior — attributes increasingly difficult to find among surviving Countach examples. Just two owners have cared for the car since new, with the current owner having acquired it approximately 25 years ago through a Wisconsin dealer from its original owner. Such long-term stewardship speaks to the care and preservation afforded this highly collectible Lamborghini over the past quarter century.
In keeping with proper maintenance of these complex V-12 supercars, the Countach recently benefited from a comprehensive engine-out service, an essential procedure representing a significant investment in both mechanical integrity and continued drivability. Today, the car presents as an outstanding example of Lamborghini’s definitive late-1980s flagship: highly original, carefully maintained, and finished in one of the marque’s most dramatic and period-correct color combinations. Combining low ownership, modest mileage, documented long-term care, and exceptional originality, this LP5000 Quattrovalvole offers collectors an opportunity to acquire one of the seminal supercars of the analog era.
Please contact Jason at +1-206-355-7727 or Hans at +1-425-417-5877 for more information on this vehicle.
