Lamborghini Countach from ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Sells for $1.66M without Damage

The saga of the two Lamborghinis from “The Wolf of Wall Street” has developed further this month. Two authentic examples of the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition in Bianco Polo made their appearance on screen. One emerged from filming unharmed, while the other, used to depict the protagonist’s reckless driving, was left in a battered and undrivable state. The car was more of an art installation than a functional vehicle.

The drama began in August when RM Sotheby’s announced that it would auction the pristine Lamborghini in December. At that time, the whereabouts of the other car remained unknown. In November, Bonhams revealed that the wrecked car would be auctioned during the season-ending Formula 1 race weekend in Abu Dhabi, with a pre-sale estimate matching that of the working Lamborghini, ranging from $1.5M to $2M. Despite receiving a high bid of $1,350,000 during the Abu Dhabi auction, the consigner chose not to sell the car.

On the other hand, the well-maintained RM Sotheby’s car was successfully sold for $1.65M after fees on December 8 in New York City. This price is notably higher than the Hagerty valuation of $780,000 in concours condition. With Lamborghini producing only about 660 Silver Anniversary coupes for global sales, and just 12 making their way to the U.S. in Bianco Polo, the rarity of this vehicle contributes to its value.

In terms of the car itself, the RM Sotheby’s auction notes that the Maryland owner of the sold Lamborghini drove the car to New York for filming. This model was specified differently than the second Lamborghini, featuring smaller European bumpers and a black-and-white steering wheel in its cabin. The owner had removed the rear wing, which was later reinstalled for the film. Both cars were equipped with a 5.2-liter V12 engine producing 449 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.

With the benchmark now set by the successful sale of the first Countach, anticipation is high for the appearance of the second Countach in an upcoming auction catalog. It is expected that the consignor will not turn down a bid of $1.35M a second time. As the automotive world awaits the next chapter in the saga of these iconic vehicles, the significance of their role in “The Wolf of Wall Street” adds a layer of intrigue and mystique to their auction potential.