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1982 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S by Bertone

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 17, 2013.

$198,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $180,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1982
Make and model
Lamborghini Countach
Generation
Countach 1974 to 1990
Version
Countach LP500 S
VIN
ZA9C00500CLA12507
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 4 comparable sales, 185% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$512,500 to $621,250
Median$547,500
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales of the Lamborghini Countach LP500 S (Countach 1974 to 1990) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $512,500 and $621,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S by BertoneRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$575,000
1983 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S by BertoneRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$520,000
1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S by BertoneRM Sotheby's, Feb. 27, 2026RM Sotheby'sFeb. 27, 2026$760,000
1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000SGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$490,000