Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary 1989

1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary

European Specification | 16,895 Kilometers | 5.2L V12 | 5-Speed Manual | Jay Leno's Garage Featured

Few automobiles have had the cultural and visual impact of the Lamborghini Countach. Its wedge-shaped profile, dramatic air intakes, scissor doors, and naturally aspirated V12 established it as one of the defining supercars of the 20th century.

Offered here is a 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, chassis ZA9C005A0KLA12965, finished in red over black leather and showing 16,895 kilometers, approximately 10,499 miles.

As the final evolution of the Countach, the 25th Anniversary represents the culmination of Lamborghini's development of its legendary V12 flagship. The model combined the unmistakable Gandini design with extensive revisions to the bodywork, cooling, aerodynamics, and mechanical components.

This particular example is accompanied by an extensive collection of historical documentation, including service records, invoices, inspection reports, registration documents, factory literature, and documentation relating to its European ownership and subsequent importation.

The Final Countach

Introduced to commemorate Lamborghini's 25th anniversary, the Countach 25th Anniversary was the final production version of the legendary model.

The 25th Anniversary received extensive revisions to the Countach body, including redesigned front and rear sections, enlarged cooling and air-intake ducts, revised rocker panels, updated engine covers, and other aerodynamic refinements.

Power comes from Lamborghini's 5.2-liter DOHC V12, paired with a five-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential.

The result is an unmistakably analog supercar experience: a naturally aspirated twelve-cylinder engine, gated manual transmission, rear-wheel drive, and Lamborghini's iconic scissor doors.

European-Market Example

This Countach is a European-market specification example.

The vehicle's European history is particularly well documented. Records in the accompanying file show the car registered in Italy before being exported, followed by UK registration in 2015. A Lamborghini Club UK dating letter dated May 1, 2015, identifies chassis KLA12965 as a 1989 Countach and states that the supplied photographs showed genuine period components of consistent specification.

The accompanying Italian documentation records the vehicle by chassis number ZA9C005A0KLA12965 and documents its export from Italy.

Equipment & Specification

• 5.2-liter DOHC V12
• Six Weber carburetors
• Five-speed manual transmission
• Limited-slip differential
• European-market specification
• V-shaped rear wing
• Multi-piece OZ Racing wheels
• Scissor doors
• Pop-up headlights
• NACA-style side air intakes
• Power-operated windows
• Power-adjustable seats
• Electronic climate control
• Gated manual shifter
• Alpine audio system 
• Black leather interior

Documented Mechanical History

The accompanying documentation provides a particularly useful record of the car's mechanical care over the years.

In June 2015, GT Classics performed an extensive recommissioning service at 12,945 kilometers. The work included checking valve clearances, balancing and adjusting the carburetors, replacing spark plugs, filters and fluids, checking the braking system and bleeding the brakes, along with replacement of the engine oil, oil filter, gearbox oil, brake fluid, and other service items.

In May 2017, GT Classics investigated a poor-running condition involving difficult starting and hesitation under full-throttle acceleration. The fuel system was diagnosed and both fuel pumps and the fuel regulator were replaced.

In 2021, the car underwent additional service and cosmetic work. The documentation includes invoices for a comprehensive exterior repaint as well as mechanical work performed later that year.

A December 2021 invoice from Grimaldi Engineering documents:

• Clutch replacement
• Engine oil replacement
• Gearbox oil replacement
• Antifreeze service
• Removal and conditioning of all brake calipers
• Reconditioning of the brake master cylinder
• Replacement of brake fluid
• Zinc plating of brake caliper retaining springs and pins

This work represents a meaningful investment in the car's mechanical systems and is supported by documentation included with the vehicle.

2021 Cosmetic Restoration

The exterior was repainted in 2021.

The accompanying documentation from Paul Mallen's Paintshop details the work performed, including stripping and preparation, panel and body repairs, primer and paint work, polishing, and reassembly.

The file also contains extensive photographs documenting the car during the restoration process, including the bodywork disassembled and prepared for refinishing.

The result is the current red exterior with black leather interior.

Wheels & Tires

The car is fitted with its distinctive staggered Pirelli P7 configuration.

• Front: Pirelli P7 — 225/50 YR15
• Rear: Pirelli P7 — 345/35 ZR15
• Installed: 2021

The original 2021 tire invoice is included in the documentation and confirms the purchase of two 225/50YR15 Pirelli P7 tires and two 345/35ZR15 Pirelli P7 tires. 

Maintained Under Current Ownership

Under current ownership, the Countach has continued to receive attention to both its mechanical and electrical systems. Recent work includes:

• Turn-signal stalk adjusted
• Pop-up headlamp relay replaced
• Fog-lamp housing repaired
• Headlamp alignment performed

The vehicle has also been maintained by the owner's in-house mechanic, as well as Berg Performance. While the in-house mechanic does not maintain formal service records, the vehicle is accompanied by extensive service and repair documentation from previous ownership.

Featured on Jay Leno's Garage

Adding another unique chapter to the car's history, this Countach 25th Anniversary was featured on Jay Leno's Garage.

The episode provides an opportunity to see this particular car in operation and hear the 5.2-liter V12 while also exploring the significance of the 25th Anniversary model.

Watch the Countach on Jay Leno's Garage

Known Issues

In the interest of complete transparency, the following known items currently require attention:

• The radio is not operational.
• The air conditioning operates but does not blow particularly cold.

These items are reflected here so prospective buyers have a clear understanding of the car's current condition.

No other known issues have been identified at the time of listing.

Documentation

The vehicle is accompanied by an extensive documentation file containing 38 pages of historical records and photographs.

Among the included materials are:

• Lamborghini factory manuals and literature
• Previous-owner service and repair documentation
• GT Classics service invoices
• Mechanical inspection documentation
• UK registration and MOT documentation
• Italian purchase and export documentation
• Lamborghini Club UK dating correspondence
• 2021 paint and bodywork documentation
• 2021 Pirelli tire invoice
• 2021 mechanical service documentation
• Photographs documenting the 2021 repaint/restoration
• Other historical ownership documentation

The documentation provides a useful timeline of the car's ownership, service, refurbishment, and European history.

Click here for Original files

A Defining Supercar

The Countach is more than an important Lamborghini. It is one of the automobiles that defined the very idea of the modern supercar.

The 25th Anniversary is the final expression of that story, combining the outrageous proportions and unmistakable silhouette of the original Countach with years of engineering development.

This example offers the combination that makes the final Countach so compelling: European specification, a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V12, five-speed gated manual transmission, scissor doors, red-over-black presentation, 16,895 kilometers, documented mechanical and cosmetic work, and a feature on Jay Leno's Garage.

For the collector seeking one of Lamborghini's most recognizable and significant V12 automobiles, this Countach represents an opportunity to own the final production evolution of an automotive icon.

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