1986 Lamborghini Countach - Jay Leno's Garage 

I keep checking the Lamborghini section of my garage... still empty.

You know you're rich when you can say "We're here in the Lamborghini section of my garage." with a straight face.

the guy has 500 cars but only one pair of jeans and shirts.

The story about taking the kid to school just goes to show what a decent guy Jay is. It would have been so easy for him to ignore that, or just say "that's your problem kid!", but he didn't. He stepped up to the plate and made that kid's day.

Still working on my Lamborghini section of the garage. In fact, still working on the garage part.

You know to be honest I'd expect a celebrity as big as Jay to be cocky, douchy, and uninformed, but this guy really knows his stuff, I'd say he's not snobby, and he seems to have a respect for each car he owns. It's actually really nice.

My dream car since I was a kid, just beautiful.

I have had the unusual privilege of both owning a 5000QV Coutach AND a private visit to Jay's Garage with my previous mechanic Bernard Juchli - my car had the fuel injection which was making maybe 420hp vs 455hp. Had the chance to chat with Jay one on one about the Countach and several other cars. His knowledge of cars in encyclopedic and I have tremendous respect for that. We were invited to have lunch with the mechanics (steak and bread) and chatted for about 45 mins, will never forget that day. Thanks to Jay and Bernard from Dan and Andy. I love this series and watch as many as I can. It is a great service for the preservation of car history.

I've always admired that Jay actually drives his cars. It breaks my heart to see some of the greatest automobiles ever produced sit in museums and collections under covers.

Being able to use a phrase like "In the Lamborghini section of my garage.." would make me smirk every time.

I first fell in love with the Countach when watching the Cannonball Run. The drivers weren't bad either...

The countach looks like something from the retro future

The rear wing added 12 lbs of downforce. Note that it weighed 12 lbs.

Letterman would have NEVER driven Billy to school, you're the man Jay.

I love how much Jay knows about the cars he owns. He's really into it. It's great to have a hobby that you're so passionate about.

One of my favorite videos - especially when he drops off the kid - what a great guy

Love the fact that he actually drives his cars! Awesome

Every kid from the 80's wanted this car.

Gotta love Jay's insight. He doesn't just buy cars to drive, he takes the time to learn everything there is to know about each car.

"You wouldnt think you can use something like this every day" but actually you can if you are Jay Leno.

I hope Jay Leno lives forever and ever! He is the ultimate car guy!

the story with the kid was wonderful, how can you not like someone like that.

I don't think this car's styling will ever look dated. Its a work of art!

Hi Jay.I absolutely Love your Garage Channel! When I lived in Germany from 1980-88, I was in the USAF but of course being a former US muscle car owner, got bitten by the european engineered autos. I was a USAF Jet Engine Mechanic Initially while in Germany in the USAF, working on the McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom Aircraft. I eventually transitioned out of the USAF and went to work for the Lockheed corporation at Bitburg AB Germany. I was an instructor on the F-15 fighter aircraft, training USAF mechanics. FOr my first year or so I was commuting back and forth to Bitburg from the village we were living in, Kleinsteinhausen. This was my daily drive and it was about 150 Km (Almost 100 miles)each way. I loved this drive. It was mostly Autobahn but my favorite part of the ride as the last leg, when I would get off the Autobahn and drive the backroads to Bitburg. Scenic through the woods on perfectly paved roads. My commuter car was a BMW 323i. I loved that ride! Anyways, one day I was riding to work and I was on the Autobahn cruising at about 160 Km's ( 100 Mph) . I was in the far left lane passing the "slower" traffic when out of nowhere I saw a set of flashing lights in my rear view mirror. Back int eh day on the Autobahn when a driver flashed is lights, it was there way of saying"Move over, I want to pass you!". So I moved over to the cruising lane. As soon as I moved over, the car flashing is headlights passed me. It was a Canary Yellow Countach LP5000 QV! It was cruising at 100 Mph but then started to accelerate because how on it's tail was a Red Countach LP5000 QV ! They were racing! Of course I was blown away! Living in Germany for almost 8 years, you see pretty much all of the hot cars, especially the exotics. But this was a very special day :)

A few cars that made the 1980s memorable: Countach, Testarossa, Porsche 911, DeLorean...

"Over here we have my 01 Accord, and over there is my 1995 Silverado". The extent of my collection.

I was one who fell head over heels for this car...had the poster, built the plastic model. Just a statement automobile, radical in looks. Thanks Jay for a really great drive down memory lane. Your homey from NH

Hahah I love the burnout, and in classic Jay Leno style: leaves a turn signal on. Perfect.

His passion for cars is strong! Such a cool dude

Jay is a class act. BTW Jay, I told all my friends at work you and I occasionally cruise around Panama City, Fl in your Countach.............

Its awesome to see Jay in the car scene. I never was a big Leno fan. I didnt dislike him, i just never got into late night tv. But now im a Leno fan. He is doing with his money what any of us crazy car guys would be doin. And he lets us in. Its cool. Kudos Jay ur a true car guy.

WOW, this was 9 years ago... Time sure does fly. I really like the early episodes and this one is one of my fav.

It may not be the most technological or fastest in the world, but man does it look good. (To me that is)

Jay doesn't like the wing but it adds to the artistic aspect. No kid had a poster on their wall without the wing.

Jay Leno is such a good guy! Really down to earth… It’s like if you met him at the supermarket he would be your friend forever

Thank you Jay Leno for always sharing your cars with us. I appreciate you.

What an iconic design. Unrepeatable.

What I've always appreciated about this video is just how driveable and useable you show the car to be. The internet, along with most other reviews from the last few years would have you believe the Coutach is awful, but this video shows how useable and relatively reliable it can be if taken care of, and how the bad aspects of the car are more like quirks.

Loved the Contach as a kid in the 80s, looked so futuristic back then, still does in my opinion. Still love this car, amazing considering the design is 50 years old now!

Definitely our dream car in the 80's. Jays insights are awesome and the fact that it is totally archaic in its mechanical specs is really noteworthy.

"We're in the lamborghini section of my garage." Life goals right there

Jay is awesome! He's a nice, good, humble guy.

That was my dream car when I was a kid and still is. Big ups Jay

"Please drop me off so my friends don't think I'm a liar" said Billy the Liar.

others cars are faster, and other cars perform better but I bet none turn more heads than a countach, still my favorite car ever.

Thanks for the burn-out at the end, Jay!

I love this channel!! No matter whats going on for me, I come back to this channel and have a smile on my face. I love the genuine enthusiasm and the geeky little known facts that only a real car geek would know. Many thanks Jay Leno

I Love the Lamborghini Countach ❤

2016 and this car still looks good. That's what I call good design.

Story with the little kid - priceless.

Jay - the fact you picked up that kid and drove him to school just adds to your title as America’s favorite Uncle.

the kid story and the burnout make this one of Jay's best videos.

I remember reading the reviews when the Countach was first produced. The technological leap was the tires, the Pirelli P7s, and the car was designed around the tires. I think Jay underplayed the strong suit of the Countach that would have been its handling. When talking about its relative speed in relation to a Corvette it needs to be remembered that the Corvette would fall behind at the first bend.

A guy up my street had one of these when I was a kid. Every Saturday we'd hear him start it up and run out to the curb to check it out. Pretty awesome car!

I'm 48, an 80s child, and this car I adored.

Enjoyed the video. Yes, that car was on every young guy’s radar in the ‘80’s. Oh, and that good deed you did for that kid. That brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face. I always knew you were a good guy, Jay.. 👍

I laughed so hard: I'm 43 and I DID have a poster of this car on my wall as a teenager! Love it!

"But hey, beats walkin" Gets me every time

Always wished I could meet Mr Leno. Seems like a real down to earth person..

The iconic shape that never goes out of style. Thanks for keeping it real, Jay! 👍🏼

Jay is such a class act. what a decent humble man he is.

Jay is smart enough to know that he only owns the cars for a short time and that life is short so he enjoys them.

Huge respect to Jay for driving a child to school. That was awesome.

I'm 47 and yes, I had the poster of one on my wall in '86. The story about dropping the child off at school had my smile at the biggest smile this week. Good on ya Jay. :-D

My "Lamborghini section" contains one Lamborghini...and it's a Matchbox car.

Beautiful, beautiful car. I've only ever seen a yellow one in the flesh, about 25 years ago. I don't normally write comments, but what a channel this is. Jay Leno's knowledge and enthusiasm for all of his cars, is so infectious. I've created sections now in my toy corgi car garage!

I had a '86 Ninja 1000 and I passed one of these by Bragg Creek, Alberta. Two things I'll never forget. a) Seeing one in real life was just amazing!! and 2) looking way down into the "cockpit"! It was so low compared to the bike. Just amazing at the time. Great vid!!

Priceless. Nobody delivers passion for automotive history like Jay.

Jay you did a great thing when you dropped that kid off at school...you earned your wings that day buddy!

I'm 28, and I had this car everywhere when I was a kid. I have a 1/18 model now. Its my second favorite Lambo, though I prefer it with the wing.

Still my Favorite lambo! If I ever come into serious money you can bet the ranch there will be one of these in my garage. "If you buy this car you're speedin!" I love it!

Jay is awesome!! anyone else showing off this many amazing cars would make me jealous buy Jay is so real so down to earth and just so in love with his cars I love the guy. He doesn't have to do this but he does to share with guys like me who wouldn't have a chance to see them presented like this any other way. I love the history the people who designed these works of art where true artists visionaries. Jay does a great job sharing so much of the history. Well thanks again Mr. Leno. Ive been watching for years and have enjoyed every minute!!

Mr. Leno's intimate knowledge of cars always shines through. Such a pleasure to watch these clips. I'd definitely pay to watch if it weren't free. Thank you Mr. Leno.

I remember I had a poster that had a countach, a porche 929, and a ferrari.. and it said "Decisions.... Decisions... Decisions..." Haha..

Can't help but smile when Jay lights the tires up. Too Cool!

Jay is a humble, respectable, funny and knowledgeable car collector.

"That spells prison". Gotta love this guy

"Welcome to the Lamborghini-section of my garage...."I just love that..

This is one of the cars that defines the 80's to me.

Love this Jay. You did this video in 2013 and it still holds up. Nice car.

No electronics on the car? Now I want one even more than I did as a kid in the 80s.

the countach is so 80s it hurts.

It's still one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I wish they were that exciting today.

Jay Leno’s Garage always a must see whether TV or RU-vid

So Clarkson was in charge of the safety I guess...

Jay, you are the coolest and most down to earth person I never met. Love the videos keep up the good work.

Love this one. The stories, the car and good old Jay.

My favorite... thank you for showing...

I'm sure the kid still tells that story.

I remember this car from Cannonball Run ...!!! 👌🔝🤗 It still gives me goosebumps! The new cars need to keep this style to keep getting the goosebumps of new kids...!!! 🤔➡️👍

Love the sound of the horn, reminds me a sunny day in a Italian town

4:37 I've lost count of how many times I've watched this video, but my admiration for the Lamborghini Countach never fades. Being an 80s baby, it feels like a personal emblem for me. Plus, I'm a Taurus. Jay, in case I can't acquire your entire collection, could I possibly purchase that vintage Lamborghini sign from you? I'm willing to pay whatever you ask for it! My passion for Lamborghini runs deep, and that sign is just pure coolness!

Thanks for sharing your garage Jay. Amazing collection. I beg to differ... the wing is quintessential 80s and a 5k add on. Yes I had posters!

Of all his videos, this is still one of my favorites.

Thank you Jay Leno!!! By the way Im 55 years old and I told my co-workers that you would pick me up in your Lambo after I get off from work this week!! I dont want them to think that Im a liar so.......

Jay is a man, thanks for all the video’s.

I think I've seen this video 10 times now, I have the Countach as a screen saver, right now I'm hanging on to the closest thing to it in my budget, a 1986 MR2, I love the story where Jay describes how he first arrived in LA and seen one for the first time in person, it was Rod Stewart's, and Jay had no money at the time. Wow the American dreamer making it big time and getting what ever car he wants, Jay is one of my role models

Love this car.. Simple and direct of what it is: an exotic real man's super sports car. Besides the electronic ignition Jay installed, there is no computer gizmo of any kind, which I hate in today's cars. While other modern super car lovers laugh at this 'outdated caveman's sports car', the joke's on them when their cars gets hacked and you just continue blazing on, having them eat your dust.

What a life! What a Man! Thanks Jay for keeping it real and real fun all the time!

The story about his 12-year-old "nephew" Billy was CLASSIC. Not surprised at all that Jay played along....he would never let a good con go to waste.