To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Santa Monica event, June 25-26, 2016.

Estimate:
$325,000 - $375,000 US

The example being offered; chassis number ZA9CA05AXKLA12470 is finished in classic Italian colors of red with contrasting tan leather interior and optional red seat piping. In examining the clean Carfax, it shows only two owners. The first residing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1993 with 375 kilometers registered. The second owner purchased the car in 1997 with only 2,258 kilometers on the odometer, sparingly driving it on special occasions. Presently, the car has just over 5,300-km’s and has been sitting on and off for the better part of the last five years.

Cosmetically, the paint shows well with some signs of road use, however the paint blemishes are minor; conducive to ‘80s Lamborghini paint quality. The signature “telephone dial” styled alloy wheels are of original finish with factory OZ Racing stickers intact and are presentable as-is and the tires are brand new and of the correct style and size. All glass is original and free of cracks, scratching, and serious chipping. All black trim components are acceptable as are most rubber items.

The interior shows as a 5,000-km car should with a dash free of any shrinking or fading. The seats also have no major blemishes and remain original. Each bolster is in excellent condition with the driver’s side showing the faintest sign of wear and true to the mileage. The headliner is as-new and all gauges are original, unscratched, and in proper working order. Door sill leather is always an area where these cars see the most interior wear as owner climb in and out. This car however, is virtually free of any scuffs or scratching along the door sills and door panels. The sills craftily conceal valuable stowage area.

Upon starting the car, it comes to life swiftly and sounds excellent; absent of unusual sounds, smoke or vibrations. The previous owner did have a clutch installed during the latter part of his ownership, which performs well. All gauges read correct temperatures and pressures with no known issues. The car is fitted with air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD unit and power windows. The four-wheel disc brakes perform as they should and steering is also smooth and without any faults. Many factory decals and markings remain intact in the engine bay as a testament to this cars originality. The front trunk area is also extremely original with factory spare, rubber fasteners, and finishes all in excellent condition for being 25 years old.

The market for ‘80s supercars has gained serious traction over the past two years as enthusiasts from Generation X and Millennial’s now have the disposable income to purchase the cars they lusted over as children.
This car presents a great value as a low mileage example with just two private owners from new, a clean Carfax, and complete with manuals in leather folder, tools and jack.
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition