Thanks in part to iconic films like The Cannonball Run and The Wolf of Wall Street, the Lamborghini Countach serves as the ultimate poster child for the automotive excess of the 1970s and 1980s. This Italian twelve-cylinder wedge is a visual and acoustic provocation on wheels. On this particular example, proudly offered by the Australian dealer Young Timers Garage, the revolutionary shape penned by Marcello Gandini is masterfully highlighted by the elegant yet deeply striking combination of deep black paintwork and golden wheels. While soft, rounded curves dominated the sports car world in the first half of the 1970s, Lamborghinis iconic supercar sliced through the air with its brutal, geometric lines from 1974 onwards.
Unveiled in March 1985 at the Geneva Motor Show, the "Quattrovalvole" (QV) owes its name to the newly designed cylinder head featuring four valves per cylinder. In this European-market specification, the enlarged 5.2-liter V12 engine punches out a staggering 455 horsepower. Because the power plant breathes freely through six downdraft Weber carburetors, enthusiasts reverently refer to this version as the "Downdraft." Unlike the models equipped with Bosch fuel injection for the US market, which only produced 415 horsepower due to stricter emissions regulations, this car offers pure, untamed performance. This raw power is visually amplified by its massive rear wing and factory-original, gold-finished five-hole deep-dish OZ rims.
The first chapter of its history is deeply rooted in the UK, where the car was delivered to its first owner by the London Lamborghini dealership in August 1986. This pedigree makes it one of just 33 original right-hand-drive (RHD) Countach QV 5000s ever built. Over twenty years ago, the Countach was imported to Australia by its last owner. Though it originally left the factory finished in classic Rosso Red, it was professionally repainted in deep black in 2005 to perfectly match the owner's Miura.
Around ten years ago, this ultimate 1980s icon was treated to a comprehensive restoration, with a specialist workshop focusing on Italian supercars meticulously addressing every single screw of the Lamborghini. Meanwhile, the interior experts at Blackmanns beautifully refreshed the Champagne Nappa leather cabin, restoring the original carpets and door cards to a like-new condition. Completed in 2018, this extensive project left the vehicle entirely rust-free and in flawless structural condition, which has been verified by a recent inspection by a leading expert. The subtly tinted front indicator lenses are a non-factory touch, but they can easily be swapped back using an included set of brand-new original factory lenses.
The car's exceptional condition and extreme rarity have naturally caught the attention of the motoring press. It was featured in an extensive story in the January 2026 issue of Australia's prestigious Wheels Magazine. With a current mileage of 91,300 km, Young Timers Garage is offering one of the most exciting Countachs on the global market today. It will be handed over to its new owner complete with its original leather delivery wallet, original sales order, a seamless history confirming full matching numbers, and all accompanying factory booklets.
