The article compares Ferrari's SC40, a modern tribute to the F40 based on the 296 GTB, with Lamborghini's revival of the Countach. The author appreciates the SC40's front design but criticizes its rear and overall homage approach, questioning the value of reviving such iconic names for limited projects. The Countach, while better in design on its own, is seen as less authentic due to its basis on the Aventador. Overall, the author is skeptical about the purpose of these tributes and would prefer more innovative interpretations.
A vintage '60 Minutes' episode reveals how unhinged and daring Lamborghini testing was before Audi's acquisition in 1998, showcasing reckless public road testing by legendary driver Valentino Balboni and highlighting the wild, unrestrained nature of classic Lamborghinis like the Countach, which contrasts sharply with modern, more regulated supercars.
A new Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 is up for sale on Craigslist for $3.8 million. The limited-production supercar has only 96 kilometers on the odometer and still has protective plastic on the seats. The car pays homage to the original Countach LP400 with a vintage-inspired design, but it's an Aventador underneath the skin. While Craigslist has been a go-to marketplace for car enthusiasts for decades, selling something as special and limited as a Countach seems better suited for something like duPont Registry.
A 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S, which was showcased at the Geneva Motor Show that year, has been unearthed from a storage facility where it had been sitting for over 20 years. The car, which features a 4.8-liter V12 engine, was purchased by Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo and federalized with the installation of a BMW fuel injection system. It has 41,000 miles on the odometer and is being offered for sale by Gooding & Company in "as-found" condition for $785,000.
