Behold: the 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio – one of the most significant supercars ever built – and not just because its image adorned a billion adolescent bedroom walls (or that Rod Stewart had one).

50 years on, Lamborghini has released a new Aventador-based version of the car and remade the original 1971 Countach prototype but this vehicle is neither. This is the evolution of the LP500, fitted with a periscopic rear view mirror (hence the name), of which only 150 were produced.

Lovingly maintained with just 51,100km on the clock and its original numbers-matching 4.0L V12 engine, it was last sold in 2016 for €1,072,800.

Expect to pay more at auction at Le Castellet in France next month. Not that you care – the big wad on you.

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Behold: the 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio – exported to Australia and purchased new by Rod Stewart who was touring at the time.

One of three Countachs owned by the singer, this one – in classic rosso with a tobacco leather interior – was modified extensively over the years, spending most of its life in the studio where Stewart wrote ‘Blondes Have More Fun’ before being sold on in 2002. In 2013, a third owner had it restored to its original condition.

Yours for between €750,000 and €900,000.

Or you could have something similar in blue.

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