1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio Added to Collectors’ Car Sale
With a complete restoration in 2016 & fewer than 12,000 miles, the Countach will be auctioned by Iconic Auctioneers during the Silverstone Festival…
Iconic Auctioneers recently announced the addition of an extremely rare Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio at its Collectors’ Car Sale during this year’s Silverstone Festival on Aug. 23.
Finished in Rosso Miura with Nero Pella leather interior, chassis #1120094 was originally delivered in Tahiti Blue Metallic with Senape tan interior. This vehicle underwent an extensive restoration by marque specialists Carrera Sport and Furlongers in 2016. Since its restoration, the car has appeared at prestigious automotive events, gracing The Cartier Style et Luxe Lawn at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the London Concours.
With fewer than 12,000 documented miles, this Countach has been meticulously cared for and has held an exclusive place in its current owner’s collection since 2018, Iconic Auctioneer officials stated in a press release. Its provenance is fully documented, tracing ownership back to its first buyer, property developer Dan Horrocks from Bolton, who acquired it in May 1975. The car retains its original engine with matching numbers, while features such as its handbook, still in the leather wallet, and rare factory bulb kit further enhance its collectability.
History of the Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio
The Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio made its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971, showcasing Marcello Gandini’s revolutionary “flying wedge” design and striking scissor doors. Three years later, the LP400 production model elevated Lamborghini’s engineering prestige with a 375bhp longitudinally mounted V-12 engine, making it the fastest of all Countach iterations, noted the release. Renowned for its signature periscope-style rear-view mirror integrated into the roofline—hence “Periscopio”—157 units were built.
Rob Hubbard, managing director and principal auctioneer at Iconic Auctioneers, said, “This Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio represents automotive rarity and desirability at its finest. Opportunities to acquire such an original right-hand drive example are incredibly scarce, making this sale a landmark moment for collectors.”
Iconic Auctioneers also recently announced that it was auctioning a 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 driven by Jeremy Clarkson on ‘Top Gear’ at its Collectors’ Car Sale.
