1979 Lamborghini Countach LP 400S Series I
- Engine
- 3.9L DOHC V12 with six twin-choke Weber 45 DCOE carburetors, 375 bhp
- Colour
- 'Tahiti Blue'
A 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP 400S Series I, chassis 1121096, finished in rare Tahiti Blue with matching interior and fitted with Weber 45 DCOE carburettors and Campagnolo Bravo 'telephone dial' wheels. One of only 50 first-series LP 400S examples built, it is the third from last Series I produced and the second from last U.S.-federalized car. Originally delivered new to a California owner, it remained in single ownership for over two decades before passing to a second California custodian.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$725,000
- 1979 → 2001Factory deliveryPar Karmangarpartial documentation
First registered owner, based in San Diego, California. During his tenure the seats were reupholstered in black, though the dashboard and carpets remained as originally fitted.
- 2001 →Private saleCarlos Costapartial documentation
Acquired the car after minor cosmetic damage to the right front fender; repair work was completed shortly after purchase. Prior to consignment, a service was carried out by Grand Prix Motors of Campbell, California.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001Repair
Cosmetic damage to the right front fender was repaired after a minor incident.
Work undertaken promptly after the car changed hands from the first owner.
- 2001ServiceGrand Prix Motors
Pre-sale servicing to confirm roadworthiness, including a brake service, oil filter change, and assorted minor work.
Carried out in Campbell, California, just before the car passed to its subsequent owner.
- —Modification
Interior seating was reupholstered in black, replacing the original blue upholstery; dashboard and carpets were left in their original condition.
Carried out during the first owner's tenure, which spanned more than 20 years.
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