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1983 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 S by Bertone

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 17, 2020.

$268,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $240,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Lamborghini Countach
Generation
Countach 1974 to 1990
VIN
ZA9C00500CLA12548
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 29 comparable sales, 117% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$521,591 to $705,000
Median$583,000
Sales behind it29Likely

From 29 sales of the Lamborghini Countach 1974 to 1990 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $521,591 and $705,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 SBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$700,000
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
1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV 'Downdraft' by BertoneRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,200,000
1985 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QVBroad Arrow, March 8, 2025Broad ArrowMarch 8, 2025$590,000
20-Years-Owned 1986 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QVBring a Trailer, May 13, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2025$525,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 17, 2020Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$268,800
Aug. 12, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$576,000