Lamborghini Countach hidden in Venezuela for 30 years is one of the most iconic of all time, man saw it on Instagram and had it shipped to Miami in a ‘shrine-like’ box

  • A Lamborghini Countach was hidden in Venezuela for 30 years
  • The car’s rediscovery was sparked by an Instagram post
  • The car came in a shrine-like box

Published on Dec 17, 2024 at 3:16 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Dec 17, 2024 at 7:29 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Finding this Lamborghini Countach in Venezuela after 30 years was like uncovering a lost piece of automotive history.

The iconic Countach had been carefully hidden, waiting to be rediscovered by someone with a passion for cars.

Thanks to Instagram, this legendary car was found, thus starting its restoration and rebirth in Miami.

There’s a lot more to the amazing story of this iconic supercar that every car enthusiast would love to know.

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Finding the Lamborghini Countach hidden in Venezuela

The Lamborghini Countach remained untouched since 1989, becoming a forgotten vehicle in Venezuela.

Its original owner held onto it with immense passion, believing that someday, someone would rediscover its beauty.

After decades of silence, Instagram became the platform where the car’s potential was finally explored, and its story was covered on YouTube by We Are Curated.

A car enthusiast spotted this rare find and immediately knew the significance of what they had found.

However, the car’s journey from Venezuela to Miami was filled with challenges.

In fact, it was almost lost due to mishandling during shipping, nearly leading to its disappearance forever.

However, the car was saved, rather, let’s say an important piece of automotive history was nearly saved.

The Countach was even featured in renowned publications like Sports Car Illustrated and got attention for its rare white badges, unique rockers, and gold wheels.

Unboxing the shrine-like box

Then came the best part – unboxing the shrine-like box, which was as exceptional as the car itself.

The box contained essential documents, service records, and photos, preserving everything about the car.

With a low mileage of just 3,000 miles, this black Countach was one of the most sought-after models.

For the lucky collector who found it, owning such a beautiful piece would bring a sense of pride and make each day feel truly special for him.

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Meet Daksh: Not your typical pro, but definitely a pro at being fascinated by supercars, tech, and all things futuristic. When he's not nose-deep in work, catch him glued to anime screens or lost in the pages of a good book.