Lamborghini Countach selling for £10,000…but there’s a LITTLE catch

A Lamborghini Countach is being sold for £10,000…but there is a little catch.

The iconic 80s supercars were popular with playboys and celebs like rock star Rod Stewart.

The sharp-edged dream machines could do 181mph and 0-60mph in just 5.9 seconds.

One is up for auction with RM Sotheby’s and it’s being sold without a reserve.

The guide price is as little as £10,000.

Inside the ‘bargain’ Countach (Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

It is a snip considering the vintage Lambos normally sell for around £500,000 under the hammer.

Countachs were about £100,000 brand new 35 years ago.

However, the black 1984 Agostini Countach Junior being sold by the Sotheby’s is just a KIDS toy.

It does boast a 399cc, 11 horsepower engine.

The mini supercar also has a two-speed gearbox, 10-inch alloy wheels, plus working lights.

And it does also have the Countach’s trademark gull wing doors.

The 1984 Agostini Countach even has gull-wing doors (Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

But it was not designed to be driven on roads, only on private land.

It has also had £2,000 worth of work done to it.

The seller got it for a fifth birthday present, in 1995.

It is being sold by the auctioneers in London.

The listing reads: “Built by Agostini Auto in 1984, this Countach Junior is an early example of the flamboyant Italian supercar in miniature.

“The Countach Junior, wearing the serial number “015”, is powered by a 399 cc, 11 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine mated to a two-speed automatic gearbox equipped with a reverse gear.

Sadly the mini Lambo wasn’t made for use on roads (Credit: Jam Press/Simon Clay courtesy of RM Sotheby’s)

“The impressive specification includes 10-inch alloy wheels, functioning lights and indicators, hydraulic brakes, independent suspension, a Momo steering wheel, horn and even a seatbelt.

“Given to the consignor as a fifth birthday present in 1995, this black closed-roof example benefitted from recommissioning in September 2023 costing in excess of £2,000.

“The work included a full machine polish and interior detail, refurbishment of its alloy wheels, oil change, as well as a new battery, fuel lines, fuel filter and spark plug.

“Today, this Agostini Countach Junior presents a wonderful opportunity to acquire a running and driving miniature of one of Lamborghini’s most iconic models.”