Sir Rod Stewart’s classic Lamborghini recently fetched £550,000 at auction. The rare Countach LP400 Periscopio, cherished by the singer, was a standout in his car collection for over a quarter-century.
Now, it embarks on a new journey with its latest owner.
The iconic 183mph model, synonymous with the 80s, was initially acquired by Stewart in 1977 during an Australian tour.
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It was shipped to his Los Angeles home, where he personalized it with new front and rear spoilers, a wide-body kit, and a revised roof with removable panels.
When Stewart moved back to England, the Lamborghini accompanied him until their parting in 2002, according to Luxury Auto News.
Originally a right-hand drive, the subsequent owner converted the car to left-hand drive. The vehicle boasts a 3.9-litre quad-cam V12 engine, featuring a twin-distributor ignition and six Weber carburettors.
The auction took place on 11 July on Bring a Trailer, with the Lamborghini changing hands for £550,000 in Los Angeles.
A spokesperson detailed, “This 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 is one of approximately 150 Periscopio examples produced in the first four years of the Countach model’s production.
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It was bought new by best-selling British pop musician Sir Rod Stewart during a tour in Australia and later moved with him to Los Angeles.
There, it was modified with a wide-body kit and a targa-style roof panel before being relocated to the UK and remaining in Stewart’s collection until 2002.”
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