An iconic Lamborghini Countach – the first one to be restored by the supercar maker – is now up for sale.
The 1986 LP5000 Quattrovalvole model was originally deemed a write-off by an insurance company.
In the summer of 1988 the vehicle was involved in a fire that started in the engine bay, the rest of the car suffered severe damage.
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The task of sourcing all the parts needed to restore the motor to its former glory was almost an impossible one.
The current owner purchased the car with a dream of putting the Countach back together.
Despite endless calls to factories and dealers from all over, he came up short until he received a phone call from a representative of Lamborghini.
The vehicle was shipped to Milan in 1989 where within a week the owner was contacted with plans and an estimated cost of a full restoration job.
The full cost of the restoration came to a whopping £189,000, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
There is no guide price for the sale.
But the model was a favourite with celebs in the 80s, like Sir Rod Stewart and has sold for up to £900,000.
The 38-year-old vehicle has just 15,700 miles on the clock at the time of sale.
The exterior is finished in an eye-catching red Rosso over a beautiful Champagne leather interior.
This vehicle marks the first-ever restoration completed by Lamborghini themselves before the opening of their official heritage department, Polo Storico, in 2015.
The motor is now up for sale in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Petrolicious, who is hosting the sale, stated: “As part of its Private Sales initiative, Petrolicious is proud to offer this highly storied, two-owner, factory-restored, US-specification 1986 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole.
“Believed to be the first nut-and-bolt restoration project ever undertaken by Lamborghini.
“In the summer of 1988, the car was owned by a real estate agent who, after an afternoon drive, parked it in his driveway.
“Later that day, smoke began to emanate from the engine bay, ultimately igniting a fire that damaged the engine, body panels, and interior, scorching the seats and causing significant smoke damage.
“Deemed a write-off by the insurance company due to the scarcity and cost of replacement parts, the car seemed destined for obscurity—until the current custodian, a Canadian collector with a deep passion for the Countach, entered the picture.
“With the production line for the Countach already dismantled, many parts had to be handmade or specially ordered from original suppliers.”
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