One to Buy: Arancio Miura 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400
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The late 1960s and early 1970s spawned a variety of fantastic Wedge Design concepts. Although Ital Design and Pininfarina created some seminal machinery (most notably the Maserati Boomerang and Ferrari Modulo respectively), it was from Bertone that arguably the most iconic bodies emerged.
In addition to the Alfa Romeo Carabo and Lancia Stratos Zero, Bertone’s studio was responsible for the only Wedge Design concept that made it into production true to its original form.
That car was the Lamborghini Countach which, having debuted in prototype trim at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971, finally entered production three years later.
While the Countach subsequently went on to sprout massive wheelarch extensions and spoilers, today it is the original LP400 that has come to be revered as the most significant.
Unadorned with the macho accessories of later iterations, the LP400 remains a startling sight.
One of the finest examples of the LP400 to exist is currently on offer at Graham Turner (Motor Cars) Ltd. based in the Cotswolds, England.
Not only is chassis 1120106 arguably the most famous right-hand drive LP400 delivered to the UK, it remains one of the most original.
Finished in the iconic colour scheme of Arancio Miura, 1120106 was featured extensively in period press articles and was a frequent attendee at Lamborghini Owners Club events (see our very own article on the car for a taste: https://supercarnostalgia.com/blog/lamborghini-countach-lp400-chassis-1120106).
