1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV Appears on Bring a Trailer

A low-mileage 1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV is offered on Bring a Trailer, featuring a 5.2L V12 and U.S. specification. Explore the details.

A 1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole has appeared on Bring a Trailer, and even by Countach standards it stands out. The odometer shows just 3,300 kilometers, a figure rarely associated with a late-1980s V12 supercar.

This car belongs to the 5000 QV generation produced from 1985 to 1988, the final and most developed evolution of the classic Countach. It is powered by a 5.2-liter quad-cam V12 featuring four valves per cylinder and equipped with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, a configuration typical of U.S.-specification cars. Factory output was rated at 420 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential.

According to the listing, the car was sold new in October 1987 by Il Cavallino, Inc. in New York and remained with its original owner until 2024. Of the 3,300 kilometers displayed, only around 50 kilometers were added under current ownership. The sale includes manufacturer’s literature and a tool kit, and the Carfax report shows no accidents or damage since its first recorded entry in 1991.

Finished in Nero Tenebre over a black leather interior, the Countach retains all the signature elements that defined the model: scissor doors, pop-up headlights, and a V-shaped rear wing. U.S.-specification bumpers underline its original market, while gold-finished 15-inch Ruote OZ wheels wrapped in staggered Pirelli P7 tires complete the period-correct look.

Inside, the cockpit reflects late-1980s Lamborghini design with fixed-back bucket seats, air conditioning, an Alpine cassette stereo, Veglia digital clock, a Raid steering wheel, and a gated shifter with a distinctive dogleg pattern. The presentation emphasizes originality and low use rather than restoration or modification.

Basic service work, including fluid changes for the engine, transmission, and brakes, was reportedly carried out ahead of the auction. While ultra-low mileage examples often raise questions about long-term usability, this Countach is positioned as a well-preserved reference point for the model.

With bidding already beyond the $300,000 mark, the auction reflects continued demand for top-tier Countach variants. As the Quattrovalvole represents the final chapter of the original Countach story, examples combining U.S. specification, fuel injection, and exceptionally low mileage are likely to remain highly sought after.