Rare Lamborghini Countach missing from the automotive world for over 30 years has been found in Japan looking like it did when it left the factory
Published on Apr 05, 2026 at 12:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Apr 01, 2026 at 3:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A rare Lamborghini Countach that disappeared more than 30 years ago has just turned up in Japan.
You’d expect a car like that to be wrecked, worn out, or at least heavily used by now.
But this one didn’t follow any of those rules.
In fact, somehow, it looks like it barely aged at all.
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Lost Lamborghini Countach resurfaces in Japan after 30 years
For years, this Blue Tahiti Lamborghini Countach LP400 S had basically vanished.
No sightings, no updates, nothing.
Then a friend of US dealer John Temerian spotted something strange while visiting Japan and made the call.
The car had been sitting on the second floor of a dealership since the 1990s.
Not hidden away, just parked up and left alone.
When Temerian heard about it, he knew what it was straight away, but getting it wasn’t easy.
At first, the owner didn’t want to sell.
But after some persistence, and help from Countach specialist Chip Davis, a deal was finally made and the car was shipped to the US.
When it arrived, even Temerian was surprised.
This wasn’t just a rare car coming back, it felt like it had skipped time.
He said it looked like it was maybe a year or two old, not something that had been sitting for decades.
The paint still had a deep shine, the body looked clean, and nothing about it suggested long-term storage.
Then there’s the mileage.
Just 6,000 miles.
That’s barely anything for a car this old, which explains why it hasn’t picked up the usual wear.
One of just 27 early Countach LP400 S models ever built
This isn’t just any Countach, it’s one of only 27 early LP400 S models ever made.
That alone makes it a big deal, especially for collectors who care about the original versions.
The LP400 S followed the earlier ‘Periscopio’ cars, adding wider arches and the wheels that helped define the Countach look.
Even so, it kept that raw feel that made the car so iconic.
Now add in the condition.
The Blue Tahiti paint still pops, the mileage is incredibly low, and Temerian has said he won’t restore it beyond basic mechanical work.
Which means it stays exactly as it is, a proper time capsule from the era that shaped Lamborghini’s identity.
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With roles at TEXT Journal, Bowen Street Press, Onya Magazine, and Swine Magazine on her CV, Molly joined Supercar Blondie in June 2025 as a Junior Content Writer. Having experience across copyediting, proofreading, reference checking, and production, she brings accuracy, clarity, and audience focus to her stories spanning automotive, tech, and lifestyle news.
