Chassis No. ZA9CA05A5GLA12934 The Lamborghini Miura, the world's first supercar, was a nearly insurmountable act to follow. Its successor needed to be a forward-thinking purpose-built sports car, oozing futuristic design cues and cutting-edge engineering. Under Lamborghini’s orders, no holds were barred for the new “LP112” project, which would eventually become the Countach, one of the quintessential supercars of the 1970s and 1980s. For project designer Marcello Gandini at Bertone, another renaissance was required. Gandini had already stunned the world with his revolutionary wedge silhouette design exhibited on the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero concepts, and aimed to take his composition even further. Compared to the undulating curves of the Miura, Gandini’s new brushstrokes were angular, and he incorporated various geometric patterns onto his wedge-shaped canvas. The Countach debuted at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show after a year of development, and the car was production-ready by 1974. The road-ready Countach LP400 was an instant trend-setter. The Countach’s V12 engine was one of the first to be longitudinally mounted, which improved weight distribution by placing the V12 behind the driver and the transmission in front and, of course, the car’s wedge silhouette with its signature scissor doors would influence supercar design in the decades to come. Lamborghini debuted its penultimate rendition of the poster car in 1985: the 5000 QV. As its Quattrovalvole (QV) name implied, the Countach’s venerable V12 powerplant now boasted four valves per cylinder and was bored and stroked to 5.2 liters. Examples bound for the United States were fitted with market-specific equipment and crucially, Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection. Power jumped to 426 horsepower and 461 Nm of torque, which was delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission with a sturdier clutch and limited-slip differential. The rarer Iniezione fuel-injected examples could reliably be distinguished from their carbureted counterparts via the twin “humps” on each side of the engine cover compared to the larger single hump on top that contained the top-mounted “downdraft” Weber carburetors. The revised engine cover and trunk were now made of Kevlar, and restyled rocker panels now allowed better brake cooling. Production for the 5000 QV concluded in September 1988 with only 610 examples produced, just 66 of which were fuel-injected. This 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV finished from the factory in Rosso over a Champagne leather interior, as confirmed by its build sheet and Certificate of Origin from the Lamborghini Polo Storico Archives. It is equipped with the model-defining Ruote O.Z. "Phone Dial" wheels, premium Alpine stereo, and climate control. This car was manufactured in February 1986 for the U.S. market, making it one of the coveted fuel-injected examples. Shortly after, it was exported to Switzerland, with its Fahrzegausweis showing registration in Chamoson beginning in 1999. The consignor purchased this charming example in 2014—continuing the Countach’s long term residency in Switzerland that has lasted more than 27 years. The Countach received a comprehensive refresh in April 2016 by Lamborghini Porrentruy, where its fluids, air filters, battery, injection box, spark plugs, accessory belt, and two fuel accumulators were all replaced. It underwent additional work from the dealer in 2022, where it received a water pump overhaul, its left side cylinder head gasket was replaced, and its fluids and filters were changed again. Offered with just 11,050 kilometers at consignment, this well-specified 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV comes furnished with its factory spare tire and toolkit, certificate of origin from Lamborghini Polo Storico and prior Swiss registration documents. Such low mileage, rarity, long-term ownership, and thorough servicing together make this Countach a collectors-grade yet eminently enjoyable example of Lamborghini’s definitive supercar of the 1980s. PREVIEW DETAILS: Please contact a Broad Arrow specialist to arrange a viewing in person prior to the auction. SALE LOCATION: Switzerland BUYER’S PREMIUM: 10% + VAT on the Hammer Price TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS: Swiss Carte Grise ADDITIONAL NOTES: VAT Qualifying: This Lot is subject to VAT on the full purchase price (both the Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium). POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE: Following receipt of payment, collection can be arranged by appointment only from Thörishaus, Switzerland with 24 hours' notice. Storage charges of CHF 30.00 + VAT per lot per day will apply from Saturday, 31st January 2026.