Anyone with any interest in the Formula One racing series knows who Mario Andretti is. The 1978 F1 winner bought this 1984 Lamborghini Countach brand-new and is now selling it to the highest bidder.
The rare vehicle is interesting in more ways than just its owner’s identity. This particular example belongs to the 5000 S series and comes powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V12 rated above 370 horsepower (276 kilowatts). Oh, and forget the injector system: the old-school ride still packs a carburetor.
The famous driver’s racecar is reportedly still in top condition, despite having covered 17,715 kilometers (~11,000 miles). Its engine underwent a complete refurbishment and should be as ready to rumble as ever.
The car wears a charming red livery and has its cabin trimmed with fine brown leather.
Lamborghini has only ever produced 321 Countach 5000 S vehicles, making this one quite a valuable collector’s item. The initial asking price is U.S. $499,000 which is comparable to other similar offers on the market right now. Interestingly, it also means the identity of the seller failed to cause a price bump this time around.
It must be hard for Andretti to part with his gorgeous ride, but given that his garage is chock-full of other high-end Lambos, we don’t expect him to remain sad for very long.