A 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, one of the highly sought-after Euro-market downdraft cars, has appeared on Bring a Trailer with a current bid of $375,000. Finished in Rosso Siviglia over Panna leather, this example is chassis KLA12728 and shows just 12,000 km (≈7,000 miles). Only about 658 units of the 25th Anniversary model were built, making this one of the rarest and most visually distinctive versions of the Countach, the final evolution of an icon before Lamborghini shifted into the Diablo era. With ten days of bidding remaining, we’d be surprised if this doesn’t sell for over a million dollars.
Designed originally by Marcello Gandini and updated by a young Horacio Pagani, the 25th Anniversary model introduced reshaped intakes, revised bodywork and more advanced cooling, changes that influenced later Lamborghinis right through to modern machines. This particular example is a true downdraft European-spec car, meaning it runs the Weber 44 DCNF carburetors enthusiasts prize for power, sound and authenticity.
Condition, Restoration Work and Driver-Focused Details
This Countach has undergone more than $60,000 in mechanical restoration since 2023 at Curated Restoration & Service in Miami. Recent work includes a carburetor rebuild, new valve cover gaskets, cooling hoses, accessory belts, spark plugs and cooling ducts. In 2024 it received a starter motor repair, new engine and transmission mounts, a new clutch disc and refreshed air-conditioning hardware.
The interior presents in classic late-’80s style, with Panna leather, red piping, red carpeting, a Blaupunkt Bremen SQR46 DAB stereo and a dogleg gated shifter. The Jaeger gauges include a 320 km/h speedometer and a 7,500 rpm tach. The voltage gauge was repaired in 2024.
Underneath, the Countach rides on 15-inch OZ Racing multi-piece wheels with distinctive red centres, wrapped in Pirelli Asimmetrico tyres (225/50 front, 345/35 rear). Braking was serviced in 2023 with caliper repairs, machined rotors and new hoses. The fully independent suspension uses coil springs and telescopic shocks.
This professionally restored, low-mileage example sits in contrast to more track-focused offerings currently on the market, such as the 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO, while its mechanical purity and gated shift appeal directly to analog-Lambo fans, much like the Manual-Swapped 2006 Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster.
Why This Example Stands Out
Euro-spec downdraft Countachs are among the most collectible variants due to their higher output and mechanical character, here, a 5.2-liter Bizzarrini-designed V12 producing 448 hp and 369 lb-ft, fed by six Weber carburetors. The 25th Anniversary design updates make it the most refined and fastest factory Countach, and values have continued rising as interest in analog supercars grows.
With a clean Carfax, extensive recent mechanical work, low mileage and verified European provenance, this Countach offers a strong combination of usability and investment-grade collectability. For buyers seeking the final, most developed version of the original poster-car Lamborghini, this listing represents one of the best-kept examples currently available.
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