- Exceedingly rare as 1 of just 19 desirable and sought-after U.S-spec fuel-injected examples
- Just 18,523 km (11,509 miles) from new
- Accompanied by a clean CARFAX® report
- Finished in quintessential colors with gold Campagnolo OZ wheels and factory rear wing
- Considered the most drivable variant
- Offered from the collection of a studious Lamborghini aficionado
- A true "unicorn" within the legendary Countach model lineage
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1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000S
Few cars have captured the imagination of enthusiasts like the Lamborghini Countach. A design revelation when it debuted in 1971, the Countach forever redefined what a supercar could be. By the time the 5000S arrived in the 1980s, Lamborghini had refined the car's raw edges while retaining its jaw-dropping design and outrageous performance. The 1985 Countach 5000S, particularly in its rare U.S.-spec fuel-injected form, represents a fascinating chapter in both Lamborghini's story and American automotive history.
Founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963 with the intent to rival Ferrari, Automobili Lamborghini quickly made a name for itself with the Miura, the world's first true supercar. But it was the Countach that truly established Lamborghini as the wild child of exotic carmakers. Marcello Gandini's angular, cab-forward design for Bertone was unlike anything the world had seen, and it looked more like a spaceship than a road car.
The 5000S, was an evolution of the original LP400, designed to offer more power and improved drivability. A larger 4.8-litre V-12 engine replaced the original 3.9-litre unit, delivering around 375 horsepower. Due to stringent U.S. emissions regulations, Lamborghini had to equip American-market cars with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection starting in 1984. The EPA and DOT standards became more stringent ushering in the gray market era. The era allowed creativity to spark and the minds of Trevor Thomas and Jas Rarewal would put their touch on these special Lambos. The unique look was matched with the fuel-injected setup which brought more reliability in day-to-day driving, and the compliance to Lamborghini's most important export market. This is the reason these are regarded as the most drivable variant.
Externally, the U.S.-spec Countach 5000S models is easily recognized by their larger front and rear bumpers and the car's dramatic wedge-shaped silhouette, scissor doors, and optional massive rear wing showcase every ounce of Italian flair. Just 321 examples of the Countach 5000S were built between 1982 and 1985, with a minute fraction of those being the most coveted fuel-injected U.S.-spec cars.
Only these U.S.-spec examples would carry the "FLA" VIN and featured components like a factory-designed fuel-injection intake and distinctive U.S. bumpers. This 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000S is a true unicorn within the legendary Countach model lineage as 1 of just 19 examples built in 1985 for the U.S. market. This fuel-injected Countach is being offered publicly for the first time in over two decades from the collection of a studious Lamborghini aficionado. Finished in the iconic combination of Rosso Siviglia over a Champagne trimmed cabin with gold Campagnonlo OZ wheels, it portrays the quintessential poster car appearance that enthusiasts of all generations love and admire. Equipped with the optional factory rear wing, its stance is further praised. Showing just 18,523 km (11,509 miles) from new and accompanied by a clean CARFAX® report, this rare U.S.-spec example has been maintained to a high standard and routinely serviced in the owners Lamborghini specific shop.
Owning a 1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000S U.S. Fuel-Injected example is more than owning just another Lamborghini, it is owning a piece of supercar mythology. These models mark a crucial transition for Lamborghini, where Italian design met American regulatory reality resulting in the best driving experience. As 1 of a mere 19 examples, it is the one to have and is a rolling sculpture with its supercar flair and poster car styling, and is poised to perpetually gain collectability and desirability and always retain an important place in automotive history.
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