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1988 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on April 8, 2017.

$236,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $215,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Lamborghini Countach
Generation
Countach 1974 to 1990
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
ZA9CA05A5JLA12232
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 143% 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
1988 Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole CoupeMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$545,000
1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QVCollecting Cars, Oct. 30, 2025Collecting CarsOct. 30, 2025$412,500
27-Years-Family-Owned 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th AnniversaryBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$626,000
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th AnniversaryBring a Trailer, March 3, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 3, 2026$583,000
1988 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by BertoneRM Sotheby's, Dec. 5, 2025RM Sotheby'sDec. 5, 2025$521,591
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th AnniversaryBring a Trailer, Dec. 5, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 5, 2024$525,000
1988.5 Lamborghini Countach 5000 QVBring a Trailer, Nov. 27, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 27, 2024$600,000
1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th AnniversaryBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$535,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 8, 2017Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$236,500
Jan. 16, 2026SoldMecumMecum$599,500