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Released in 2013, the Hollywood blockbuster movie 'The Wolf of Wallstreet,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, and others, featured two classic Lamborghini Countach supercars. And one of those rides is now for sale.
As you probably remember, one of the classic Lamborghinis was intentionally crashed during filming by an intoxicated Jordan Belfort, who was played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Fortunately, the one pictured above, which is looking for a new home, was not damaged at all during filming, though it is not mentioned during which shots it appeared.
Said to be one of only twelve cars that ended up in the United States with a Bianco Polo finish on top of the Bianco leather interior, this Lamborghini Countach is a 1989 25th Anniversary model. Its history is also unknown, with the auction house advertising it online stating that the chassis number is KLA12722 and that it was (obviously) not damaged during filming. As for the estimated selling sum, that would be between $1.5 and $2 million.
It's been estimated that only 657 units of the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary saw the light of day. The model was based on the 5000 QV variant, featuring several updates like the bodywork that was designed by Horacio Pagani (yep, that Pagani!). It sports some visual updates like the redesigned air intakes up front and at the rear, new side skirts, and two-piece forged alloys that send '80s vibes, working perfectly with the classic styling.
As you likely already know, all versions of the Countach came with a V12 engine, with different displacements depending on the model that it powered. On the LP400 and LP400 S, for instance, it had a 3.9-liter displacement, and the LP500 S came with a 4.8L unit. The 5000 QV and the 25th Anniversary packed a 5.2-liter V12. All of them were hooked up to a five-speed manual transmission that delivered the output and torque, otherwise rated at 449 hp (455 ps/335 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque in the 25th Anniversary, to the rear wheels.
Performance-wise, the Lamborghini Countach may be nothing to write home about anymore, as we now have mainstream rides that are far more powerful and way quicker, both in a straight line and on twisty roads. However, the thrills provided by the V12 engine every time you push the right pedal to the floor, combined with the timeless looks of the exotic machine, are well worth the asking price of such models. And one that starred in a Hollywood blockbuster should be even more appealing to collectors, hence why it will likely fetch a fortune at RMSothebys' December 8 auction in New York City, where it will go under the gavel alongside other high-end vehicles.
Said to be one of only twelve cars that ended up in the United States with a Bianco Polo finish on top of the Bianco leather interior, this Lamborghini Countach is a 1989 25th Anniversary model. Its history is also unknown, with the auction house advertising it online stating that the chassis number is KLA12722 and that it was (obviously) not damaged during filming. As for the estimated selling sum, that would be between $1.5 and $2 million.
It's been estimated that only 657 units of the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary saw the light of day. The model was based on the 5000 QV variant, featuring several updates like the bodywork that was designed by Horacio Pagani (yep, that Pagani!). It sports some visual updates like the redesigned air intakes up front and at the rear, new side skirts, and two-piece forged alloys that send '80s vibes, working perfectly with the classic styling.
As you likely already know, all versions of the Countach came with a V12 engine, with different displacements depending on the model that it powered. On the LP400 and LP400 S, for instance, it had a 3.9-liter displacement, and the LP500 S came with a 4.8L unit. The 5000 QV and the 25th Anniversary packed a 5.2-liter V12. All of them were hooked up to a five-speed manual transmission that delivered the output and torque, otherwise rated at 449 hp (455 ps/335 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque in the 25th Anniversary, to the rear wheels.
Performance-wise, the Lamborghini Countach may be nothing to write home about anymore, as we now have mainstream rides that are far more powerful and way quicker, both in a straight line and on twisty roads. However, the thrills provided by the V12 engine every time you push the right pedal to the floor, combined with the timeless looks of the exotic machine, are well worth the asking price of such models. And one that starred in a Hollywood blockbuster should be even more appealing to collectors, hence why it will likely fetch a fortune at RMSothebys' December 8 auction in New York City, where it will go under the gavel alongside other high-end vehicles.
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