This is basically Top Gear without the attention seeking presenters. Chris was always a class above Paddy and Freddie. Top stuff Chris!!!!

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

@eltzrothm1

4 ай бұрын

Speaking of Top Gear. They should take that car to forensic Mr. Manlove. Because you *know* whoever bought that car was "an interesting chap". Lol

@pofrani

4 ай бұрын

Top Gear is surely dead now as soon as the three original guys left!

@streetrc4499

4 ай бұрын

100% 👍

@krusher74

4 ай бұрын

it was dead way before that the the british middle ages man just could not let it go, like a bad divorce they could not move on from.@@pofrani

That mirror. Lamborghini knew their clientele!😂😂

@Kunfucious577

4 ай бұрын

Proof the 80s were the best 10 years ever.

@subcon959

3 ай бұрын

Was there also a slot for a credit card and rolled up note?

The most upsetting thing about this video is that the car has driven only 4166 km. Absolutely tragic, cars were/are made to be driven 😢😢😢

@Jay-fx4tx

4 ай бұрын

Thats why alot of them have reliability issues. If they are driven, and driven "with gusto" they actually run better. Jay Leno has a red one that he drove daily. He said he had zero issues with it.

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Driven not hidden!

@ziginox

4 ай бұрын

@@Jay-fx4txIndeed, Italian cars are specially temperamental when left alone.

@dancarter482

4 ай бұрын

@@collectingcars _Low Body_ without the silly wing is my ultimate Countach - mate had one in the 90's; he got hacked off with people telling him they "knew it was a kitcar 'cause the real ones have whale tails".

@RaySpainPlayer

4 ай бұрын

Simple price speculation

Couldn’t think of a better way to start my Sunday morning than abit of Chris Harris talking about an 80s Lamborghini

@Edward55221

4 ай бұрын

Chris Harris is the GOAT when it comes to automotive journalism

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!

I'm 51 years old and firmly believe that my lifetime has been the best in human history. Thanks to machines like this.

@clubsport9334

4 ай бұрын

You an me both Bruv.

@rob175kks

4 ай бұрын

They don't put a mirror for doing a line of coke off in cars like the used to!

@garyw4211

4 ай бұрын

I'm 52, we all wanted one when we were boys didn't we?

@dancarter482

4 ай бұрын

@@garyw4211 _Cannonball Run_ - opening sequence; say no more!

@Revheadrev

4 ай бұрын

@@garyw4211I’m 52 and I reckon you’re onto something. We’ve been surrounded by some of the most fantastic machines ever made every decade of our lives and many of us and in a position to buy something old we were obsessed with back in the day! What a blessing.

Chris has never looked bigger than he does in a Countach!

@Kunfucious577

4 ай бұрын

It looks like his head is going to fall off.

@D.Magic_

4 ай бұрын

Lol so true

@kevinwhite8836

4 ай бұрын

I came here to say this. Chris is the perfect size for this car. Anyone over 5'11" is going to be wedged in this and if over 6'4" it is going to be unpleasant 😮

By far the best automotive presenter Chris Harris.

@brandonfromlondonuk3484

4 ай бұрын

Clarkson

@ThaDutchDK1989

4 ай бұрын

Tiff needell

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

@JB-xd9dr

4 ай бұрын

Yes. Without question. Clarkson, can on occasion be funny, but he’s not that good behind the wheel. Tiff. Well yes he can drive, but lack the chemistry that Chis brings. Thanks Chris. More and more please :)

@christianlewisphotography6910

4 ай бұрын

Yes Chris Harris is brilliant but I also watch Harry’s Garage and Tyrrell’s Classic Work channels. They are superb too.

It reeks of the 80s. Absolutely love it the way it is.

I could watch videos like this all day, Chris's encyclopedic car knowledge, wit, and authenticity make him by far the most entertaining automotive journalist in the game. More please!

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Lots more to come!

It’s insane. Was insane in 70/80s. It’s still totally insane 2024. Totally insane in an amazing statement way. It’s just a car that makes you want to smile and smell petrol. Makes a Ferrari today look like a Fiesta. I’m no Lambo lover but when it comes to a white Countach!!!!

@lukespector5550

4 ай бұрын

Belgravia Vice!!!

@prash99

4 ай бұрын

What is this man's Insta handle?

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

We tend to agree 😉

@robertsaca3512

4 ай бұрын

Would you describe it as, insane?

Rear wing is not a static object : adds free drag & gives you 200 % plus rate in Instagram. So it's a fame bonus

@gustavmeyrink_2.0

4 ай бұрын

With that free drag does that make owners drag queens?

I'm so glad to have Chris back to something approaching his old youtube channel. Just a joy to watch.

That & a poster of Linda Lusardi was my bedroom wallpaper, AH the good old days!

@Resist_Oppression

4 ай бұрын

A dope car and a nice piece of ass on the wall, can't go wrong.

@Norton1531

4 ай бұрын

I had Sam Fox. If only I’d known back then………….

@daveworthing2294

4 ай бұрын

That was a shock to many.

@Norton1531

4 ай бұрын

@@daveworthing2294 A shock, and also a tragic waste.

@llamamanism

4 ай бұрын

Linda Lusardi had those painted on leathers. Skin tight

He's selling a car and still critically honest. Well done.

Chris Harris is such a treasure.

Always a pleasure to listen to Chris Harris. Makes us feel the car with him.

I think that detachable mirror is to be used with something that looks like washing powder....and a credit card!!!😂

@kipsome45

4 ай бұрын

😅

@Kunfucious577

4 ай бұрын

Oh I know it is.

@idonjohnson6999

4 ай бұрын

Goes perfectly with the WoW theme.

@taidee

4 ай бұрын

You naughty you, so true 🤣

@ChishanFipz

4 ай бұрын

Coin-op laundry shops where they have upgraded to credit card readers?

Greatest V12 sound ever 🥹 - I love the 5000 QV the most. Standing still in my living room in black 1/18 for almost 40 years 🤷‍♂️

@zerooneonetwothree1872

4 ай бұрын

Sorry, its nice in every way, but Murcielago is the best sounding by far.

@th3b0untyhunter

4 ай бұрын

Carb'd Qv sounds amazing as you get intake howl as well as exhaust. This however is a USA example so fuel injected :(

@idonjohnson6999

4 ай бұрын

BBurago?

@robot_san

4 ай бұрын

Controversially, I don't think this car sounds that good, especially for a V12! I wouldn't say no though obviously :)

Just love his reviews

@Kunfucious577

4 ай бұрын

It reminds me of top gear. It’s very entertaining.

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

It’s THE supercar, if you ask anyone to think of or draw a supercar it will be a countach

I used to hate the looks of the 25th Anniversary but these days I like it the best.

2:06 The Blaupunkt seriously made me instantly younger right then. They were so good.

I have a pretty good idea about how I would use that detachable mirror in the 80s..

@sullacicero2610

4 ай бұрын

Would it involve a credit card and a $1000 note?

@MyRealName

4 ай бұрын

@@sullacicero2610 😏

@unwokeneuropean3590

4 ай бұрын

Good old sniffing the white stuff.

@Rgh71fish

4 ай бұрын

😂👍

That is stunning. I'd have this over any of the modern day supercars anyday.

God knows what it’s like to drive, but it’s ultimate poster car for me 😍

@eedesign878

4 ай бұрын

Valentino Balboni is considered god in lambo circles, so you are right.

We love you Chris, and your passion for cars from the day one. You just have that different genuine energy others don't.

Why can't the BBC accept that the old top gear is irreplaceable. Now we just want Chris Harris!

Brilliant video. Your review style is a breath of fresh air. Keep up the excellent work 👍

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

The Lamborghini Countach, especially the 25th-anniversary edition from 1989, holds a special place in my heart. It's the year I was born, and I think it's the most stunning car of the 80s. Plus, being a Taurus born in May, I've got a natural affinity for Lamborghinis!

@lusciouslox

4 ай бұрын

25th is stunning

I loved the pure simplicity of the L400 shape. I know they weren’t the ‘best’ version but I loved the shape.

@Raymund-Swales

4 ай бұрын

Pure. Clean.

Another all-time great Marcello Gandini design. R.I.P to the car design legend who defined 70's and 80's car design and ushered in the unmistakenly wedge shape.

I was lucky enough to have a UK RHD carb Anniversary in the late 90's before they shot up in value and it was absolutely as spectacular and theatrical as you'd dare hope. Even to this day, the high water mark of all my motoring experiences by a country mile. Never to be bettered in terms of drama.

@Norton1531

4 ай бұрын

What did you end up doing with it?

@Otto-AutoPilot

4 ай бұрын

@@Norton1531 Enjoyed it for 18 months then sold it to fund a house deposit.

@Norton1531

4 ай бұрын

@@Otto-AutoPilot At least you can say you owned one. Lucky you! 👍🏻

@Otto-AutoPilot

4 ай бұрын

@@Norton1531 Cannonball Run was to blame - saw it aged 10 and that was that, it became a bucket list obsession to own one. Glad I did when they were at least vaguely within reach. Great memories.

@Norton1531

4 ай бұрын

@@Otto-AutoPilot I’m not jealous one bit! What colour did you have? I hope you’ve still got a gallery of photos of the beast!

Lamborghinis really do age like a fine wine. I had a poster of this on my bedroom wall at the end of the 80s. Took it down around the time the McLaren F1 came out cos it made that generation of super cars look a bit naff. Now, I look at it and think it looks really fun, cool even and that engine is just fantastic! There’s a real passion to it. I’d say the Diablo is going to be next for the crazy price hikes.

Loving the smash and grab reviews, keep them coming

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Lots more to come!

Awesome videos!! Great format Chris.. 👍

Chris, a stunning review .. I remember these being sold in Ft Lauderdale FL., in the eighties .. loved them then and definitely still today ! Thx ..

More of these please Chris! Loved your book too!

My absolute favorite and the ultimate Lamborghini ever made the countach!!!

Coolest supercar ever!!!

Timeless design and a great perfomance, the Countach always be a masterpiece

What would you do with that mirror? Yes, well ~ It was the Eighties.

good to see straight down to business good stuff, thanks chris.

The 80’s were Totally Awesome!

Paul Raymond’s bathroom - quote of the year so far for me😂😂😂

I don’t care what anyone says the Countach is one of the best looking cars of all time.

@evorider3689

4 ай бұрын

The Countach back then, and the Hurracan today! Both perfectly styled cars IMHO!

I LOVE they way the anniversary looks, wouldn't have any other Countach tbh (Not that I can afford one anyway), it's excess taken to extremes, love it, love it, love it.

My mates Dad’s garage door still has the tell tale 25th Anniversary Countach dent in it from the textbook door up Lambo reverse 😂

Brilliant car and video Chris 🚗🚙🚘⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

I follow Chris wherever he goes, ever since he joined TheDrive with his CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS like 11-12 years ago. Top stuff, as always.

looks fantastic

Excellent presentation. I enjoyed very much.👍👍👍👍👍

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I always have and always will love how the 25th looks, i don't care if it carries no aero function, it carries the biggest function of all, making me or someone smile every time you look at it.

Always liked the Anniversary version the best.

I am waiting for this video. Harris is really on another league

The mirror was the best part

I love Chris Harris! Great sense of humor, and unparalleled driving skill!

i was in Derby train station in 1982 when i saw a postcard of this dark blue lamborghini contache . It was the best-looking car ever made.

What a beauty. The one we all had as a poster in middle school.

I actually like the design of this 25th Anniversary more than the Countach models before. But I am a '90s kid so the F50 is my❤️

Its not the best looking Countach, but its still stunning😍

An absolute beauty

I think Pangani did a fantastic job in the upgrade. He was and still is one of the best designers in the world. The work he did was to improve the functionality and driveability of the car. As many people say a car was made to be driven. but in the earlier models, only a few people can drive. I know people who buy them, sell them straight away or never drive them at all. Anyway who else could have done a better upgrade than him at the time? I bet you, not many designers. looks Tuff too!

Nice video nice car childhood dream car 👊🏽👍🏽

What a great sound.Love the mirror reference 😂!

The story goes that after the engine size grew, no Countache left the factory with fewer than 455 horses, and that some of them were well north of 470. And from memory, Fast Lane magazine editor Peter Dron got an earlier 5000QV model all the way up to 196 mph. Maybe with a tailwind. :P I think the Koenig Countach was by far the prettiest of all of them. I narrowly missed the chance to buy a LP500S for under 100K many years ago - but today I am very glad I did. My 928S kept me poor enough, spending over 70K on it after purchase. The Countache would have broken me, and my marriage!

@roelfkromhout

4 ай бұрын

70k after purchase… yeh that is a sobering fact.

@99bimmer

4 ай бұрын

I had heard Valentino Balboni got one without a wing to 200

"do a paddie" bruh💀

@Inazuma68

4 ай бұрын

Awesome 😂

You've defo got the right idea Chris about taking the full bodykit off it and making it look like a 5000QV..👍👍👍

Wonderful

As a teenager of the 80s I had dreams of driving one of these, picking up Princess Leia in her slave bikini outfit and driving off into the distance with the Cannonball Run theme tune on the stereo. Now as a grown up in his late 40s I still think about that

YAY THIS IS WHAT I WANTED

The engine and looks means it will always be a dream car

I’ve just listened to Variable Valve Timings, we need more content from Chris, a car and a journalist is a simple but effective way to entertain people

@collectingcars

4 ай бұрын

Keep watching the channel, lots more to come!

I haven't watched yet. I am on the far side of my 50's so, thumbs up Chris, yeah baby, yeah !

1988 Countach such a futuristic car, Electric seats, USB 3.0.

Class man ❤

the coke mirror is hilarious!

Chris, your a bloody legand, Loved Paddy and Freddie but you were the best. Met you at the Top Gear track when it was you Matt and Rorry, and you and Matt were so approachable and happy t talk...... miss Top Gear and hope it returns someday, in the meantime I'lll be watching you on tyhis channel mate!

Right at the end > “for sale soon on CONNECTING cars” 😆 can’t unhear it

Your verdict on the Countach Chris is spot on! They say "never meet your heroes", and that was absolutely true. Back in the day, I coveted the Countach, so the dealer lent me one to test. OMG, my illusion was shattered. I ended up poisoned, deaf and with a bad back! I then jumped into a Ferrari Testarossa, which was comfortable, civilised and easy to drive. I opted for that one in white. Several other Ferrari's joined my collection, F40, Enzo ect (all in white) but the white Countach still stayed in the back of my mind. Did I make a mistake? Probably. Listening to you describe the reasons why the Countach is so difficult to live with, just left me feeling " I played it safe" all those years back. I will never own a Countach, that ship has sailed. I now have a collection of white exotic Ferrari's, all a bit the same, pretty mundane, nice nonetheless......but will always wonder....."what if?!"😢.

@99bimmer

4 ай бұрын

I think James May used the exact "poisoned, deaf, and with a bad back" line when he drove the blue one on Top Gear Whats funny is that the Testarossa got trounced by the Countach on the Grand Tour. And I think it was wet for the Lambo.

@Paris__

4 ай бұрын

@@99bimmer absolutely, was no match for the Countach, only much more civilized to drive......did I Play it safe?!!!😩

@99bimmer

4 ай бұрын

@@Paris__ Well I can't hate. I don't have a connection of Ferraris

This has put a massive smile on my face…… yes I’m old

It's still the car that makes everyone look, into cars or not. I had a massive long poster of this from Athena in my room growing up. Wish I still had it actually 😁

The detachable mirror!! 🤣🤣

My mates dad had an LP5000 in the mid 80,s with carbs. I was fortunate enough to drive it in my early twenties and this is when opel ascona and the like were on the road. It literally stopped folk in their tracks and was an experience I will never forget. The girl in the petrol station said is it a Lotus 😂I had a GT6 at the time.

I love the 25th anniversary edition and in white over black, this is the best.

I saw my first Countach in the wild on Friday in Paris. It was a 5000S but was also white. It made quite the noise bumbling through the streets.

"This car we're selling is definitely brilliant."

@l_poci_

4 ай бұрын

Yea if he was selling a van sure, but no one in the market for a countach needs more convincing.

@DreamDosage

4 ай бұрын

Both things can be true

@lptomtom

4 ай бұрын

Chris keeps shitting on the design though, it doesn't sound like a sales pitch

Really enjoy watching Chris, he does such a great job. I’d really like to see him do something with Harry

“It’s starts up instantly” which is why I’m not going to show me starting it up bc……

@ATomRileyA

4 ай бұрын

Lol he shows it starting right up when he gets in it an drive away. Just after 3:20

@Resist_Oppression

4 ай бұрын

They needed a camera inside showing it, but he did start it. The video editing of these aren't the best. Video editing on old videos were better with Neil.

“Heroically stupid” is the perfect encapsulation of what a supercar should be

The epitome of “the decade of excess”!! Nothing made sense but damn it looked great!!

Yes please.

This car and the Testa are just completely overstated, stupid and bonkers... And that is just pure era and yet... I think they're awesome, and would easily want one more than a modern supercar.... Wish I grew up with them

Love the anniversary edition

I have driven quite a few supercars on track days , Ferrari 458 , Ferrari 360 , Porsche gt2 , Arieal atom , Audi R8 V10 , Lamborghini Murcielago , and 4 different Gallardos , and i can tell you driving a Lamborghini is something you never forget !

I quite like the look of the anniversary.

I know I’m not young anymore when I remember those when they first came out. They’re just a cool as when they first came out.

Only a man who owns his own motoring channel could point out that it has a Charlie mirror hidden in it - great work Chris!

Great looking car , 2024....

Chris made Top Gear. A legend 💯. His Ferrari Superfast video is legendary🫡

Hahahaha, the italian trim: the outside mirrors are not even aligned :D The driver's one is "crying" :D What a car. And what about the seating position? Feeling comfy in here, Chris? Drivers say that that everything is awkward in that car, you feel your legs / feet are twited. The sound, the line. Amazing.