1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio'
- Engine
- 4.0L V12, six Weber carburettors
- Colour
- Black
An early Lamborghini Countach LP400 'Periscopio', understood to be the 55th production example built, distinguished by the characteristic lowered roof section and small rear sight window unique to the first 157 cars. Originally delivered in red to a customer in Milan, the car was later repainted black over a black leather interior. Its history spans Italy, over a decade of American ownership, and a return to Europe in 2007; the dashboard bears Marcello Gandini's signature, applied at a California concours event in 2003.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €905,000 (≈ $996K)
- → 1977Factory deliveryCustomer in Milanpartial documentation
Original first owner, took delivery of the car new; vehicle was originally finished in red with black interior.
- 1977 → 1977Private saleOwner in Bolognapartial documentation
Purchased the car in Bologna; ownership was brief before the car was exported to the United States.
- 1977 →Acquisition unknownAuto Palace of Pittsburghpartial documentation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania dealership that received the car upon its arrival in the US.
- → 2007Acquisition unknownCalifornia-based owner (third)partial documentation
Third California-based owner; approximately $60,000 in recommissioning work including engine rebuild and cosmetic attention was carried out at Bobileff Motorcar Company during 2006–2007.
- 2007 →Private saleGerman ownerpartial documentation
Purchased the car in Germany following its return to Europe after its extended period in the United States.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWalker Inman Jr.partial documentation
US-based owner who held the car for approximately 12 years.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCalifornia-based owner (first)partial documentation
First of three successive California-based owners following Walker Inman Jr.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCalifornia-based owner (second)partial documentation
Second of three successive California-based owners; car was signed on the dashboard by Marcello Gandini at a 2003 concours event during this period of US ownership.
Competition
- 20032003 California Concours
The car was present at this event, where designer Marcello Gandini signed the dashboard.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2006Engine rebuildBobileff Motorcar Company
Full engine rebuild carried out as part of a broader recommissioning programme costing approximately $60,000.
Work spanned 2006 and 2007; exterior and interior areas requiring attention were also tidied up.
- 2006RepairBobileff Motorcar Company
Cosmetic attention to exterior bodywork and interior trim elements that required remediation, concurrent with the engine rebuild.
Part of the same $60,000 recommissioning effort completed over 2006–2007.
- —Bodywork
Vehicle was repainted from its original red finish to the current black colour scheme.
Date of repaint not recorded; interior remained black leather throughout.
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