We couldn't resist.  Yesterday's wedge, the Urraco, got us on a Gandini kick that we can't shake.  A Dino GT4 would have been the proper follow-up to the V8 midship Urraco, but this Tahiti blue Periscopica Countach caught our eye with its unadulterated Gandini shape.  Two Lamboghinis in a row.  We offer our sincerest apologies.

It's not news that the 5000 QV models are the most memorable; how many 5000 QV articles have you made it through without mention of the obligatory childhood bedroom poster?  Maybe it's due to the fact that our household contained a Diablo and an F50, albeit in 1:24 scale, that we prefer the more uninterrupted form of the earlier, less adorned P400s.

Year: 1976
Model: Lamborghini Countach LP400
Engine: 3.9L V12
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  15,845 km
Price: $1,095,000

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1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopica'

A stunning example of the Countach in its original LP400 Periscopica form, chassis no.
1120154 is the 77th of 160 manufactured by Lamborghini, this LP400 was originally delivered to Canadian importer Eugene Carrie of Ontario in October 1975. The car made its way to the States in 1978 and was acquired years later by marque enthusiast and long-term owner Peter Cohen of Longwood, Florida. His distinguished firm, Ultimate Motor Works and authorized Lamborghini dealer, renowned for quality workmanship, completed a two-year, comprehensive restoration of the Countach to its original condition. No area of the car was overlooked, including the exterior, interior, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, and air-conditioning, with truly stunning results. During the restoration process, noted Lamborghini expert Valentino Balboni was consulted and inspected this LP 400 on two occasions, and he has given the car high remarks.

Chassis 1120154 is presented in its factory correct Blu Tahiti exterior finish with a cabin trimmed in Bianco (White) and Blu (Blue) upholstery with amenities such as an original Philips cassette player and factory air conditioning. Additionally, it comes fitted with Carello driving lights and period-correct Michelin XWX radial tires mounted on sporting Campagnolo alloy wheels. In the recent years following, 1120154 has resided amongst significant collections and remains in impeccably kept condition both cosmetic and mechanically with only 15,845kms recorded to date. Here is a significant Countach, in its purist form and function, offering rarity, desirable specifications and excellent presentation, now available at an exceptional price this Matching numbers and restored

$1,095,000 Firm

No comments on the price or condition - we suspect that serious buyers will be able to sort that out on their own.

The Miura was a tough act to follow - in hindsight, at least.  But, we think that this P400, especially trimmed in this blue/white, is a worthy successor to the Miura.  Almost 45 years later, Lamborghini continues to produce this basic shape and mechanical layout, with no disruptions along the way.  Few modern cars outside of the Porsche 911 can claim to such adherence to their original design after so much time.  These cars don't have a racing pedigree, nor a serious commitment to pairing form to function, like a Ferrari.  We appreciate them as a classic simply for their evocative design and powertrain that have stood up well to the test of time.

-Graham