Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary, one of the two cars used in the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” will be available for purchase later this year.
This specific Countach is believed to be one of only 12 US specification cars delivered new in Bianco Polo over Bianco, which means it has white paint and a matching white interior. The car was featured alongside Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Jordan Belfort, in the movie.
Hollywood Icon
Of the two cars used in the film, one was depicted with lifelike damage, as it was driven carelessly by an inebriated Jordan Belfort. This damaged car has been kept in its movie condition and is considered a Hollywood icon with its now-infamous battle scars.
The other car, known as the ‘hero’ car, was kept in perfect condition throughout the movie and will be sold as part of an auction by RM Sotheby’s Luxury Week in New York City on December 8th.
The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is a special edition built to celebrate Lamborghini’s 25th anniversary and was the most advanced iteration of the Countach at the time, arriving in 1988. It featured improvements developed by Horacio Pagani, who later founded Pagani Automobili.
Engine
Under the wedge-like design of the Countach sits a mid-mounted 5.2-litre V12 engine, producing 449 horsepower and accelerating the car to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds, with a claimed top speed of 183 mph.
The hero car used in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” with the same license plate it had in the movie, is estimated to fetch between $1.5 million and $2 million.
According to RM Sotheby’s, it remained pristine and unharmed throughout its movie appearance, making it an iconic example that intertwines the legacies of Lamborghini and Hollywood, serving as an emblem to multiple generations.
The auction will also feature other similar cars with unique, highly collectable, or one-off specifications and a degree of provenance and low mileage.
Conclusion
The Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary starred alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street will be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s in December. The car is estimated to fetch between $1.5 million and $2 million.
The car is one of only 12 US specification cars delivered new in Bianco Polo over Bianco, and it was kept in perfect condition throughout the movie. It still carries the same VKY 722 New York license plate as it had in the movie.
The auction will also feature other unique and collectable cars, including a Ferrari 250 GTO, a Bugatti EB110 SS, and a McLaren F1.
This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of automotive and cinematic history. The Lamborghini Countach is a legendary car, and its appearance in The Wolf of Wall Street only added to its mystique. This car is sure to be a hotly contested lot at auction, and it will be interesting to see who ends up with it.
