The Original Wedge

Few cars have shaped supercar culture quite like the Lamborghini Countach, and this 1979 LP400 S Series I may be one of the finest survivors in existence. One of just 50 first-series cars built, it has covered only 1,803km from new and remains remarkably untouched, retaining its original Rosso paint, Nero interior and even its factory Pirelli P7 tyres.

Penned by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the Countach rewrote the rules of automotive design with its razor-sharp wedge profile, scissor doors and dramatic stance. The LP400 S introduced the flared wheel arches and wider wheels that would become defining Countach features, making the rare Series I cars an important chapter in the model's evolution.

Never publicly displayed or offered for sale until now, it has spent much of its life hidden away in long-term collections. It also retains its original European bumpers, avoiding the bulky US additions fitted to many exported examples and preserving Gandini's clean, uncompromised design.

For collectors, this is more than a low-mileage Countach. It's a genuine time capsule and one of the most original LP400 S Series I examples known to exist, a rare chance to own a landmark piece of Italian automotive design history.

This beautiful 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series I will feature as part of RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction held between on 13-15th August 2026. Photos © RM Sotheby’s / Jeremy Cliff.