Lamborghini Countach 5000 Quattrovalvole review 

I'm 54 now. Since I was a kid, about 85 or so I put a poster on my bedroom wall of a red Countach. Side profile. That poster is still there . LOVE YOUR COUNTACH.

Harry = A competently informed brilliantly tasteful automotive enthusiast that above all oozes passion and personality. Bravo, bis.

29:45: "Every time I open the garage I have to pinch myself....I've got a Countach." Yep. Proper attitude. :-)

This is probably the best review of a Countach that I have seen, Thank you Harry!

Holy cow! The 27:47 mark where he opens her up...put on some headphones and the sound of that engine is just UNREAL!!!

This is my absolute favourite car channel. On youtube, on TV, anywhere. The details and flow is absolutely perfect. The rarity and diversity of your collection is nothing short of magic. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. They are appreciated.

This is amazing, I love his passion for cars and how he actually drives them, shows them off to the public! Not like other collectors who keep them in pristine garages and touch them only with white gloves on. I love your videos, Harry, keep them coming!

Easily the best channel of its type on here. Infornative, enthusiastic and just a man sharing his passion. Absolutely brilliant. And that carb'd V12...my days.

Great vid. Your fears about it being overly long were unfounded. I could have watched an hour of this quite happily. Thanks Harry

That was the fastest 30 minutes of my life. I couldn't blink the entire time. Incredible job expressing your love and appreciation for this car.

Since filming this video, I've been sent new info regarding the total number of fuel-injected Countach QV built, which I've quoted below. Turns out the mix is not 50:50 FI/carb I quoted in the video after all. My thanks to Joe Sackey for sending me the following information. "Out of the 610 QVs built between 1985 and 1988, approximately 220 were FI cars, with 80% of those coming to the USA. Of the 657 25th Anniversarios built between 1988 and 1990, we know about 200 were FI cars, with 187 of those coming to the USA".

True supercar. Everything manual, demands concentration and effort, a bit unrefined, lots of power, screw fuel economy.

Back in the 80s, 12 cylinders & 4 valves per cylinder = MIND BLOWN!

Harry’s garage is the best. What a great first-person inside perspective on all the cars. Thanks Harry!

Found this channel the other week and now I'm addicted! Such in depth knowledge, really feels like you are learning about the cars from someone who has lived and breathed them! Great watching!!

Now I know who's name to give the next time someone asks me who my hero's are. Truly inspiring, Harry. Thank you for sharing these wonderful cars with us.

Great video Harry, love the detail.

Thank you Harry for such a wonderful and revealing look at my childhood dream car.

I like the way Mr. Harry has presented this documentary. With small simple details and of-course personal touches here and there has kept this presentation interesting. He has managed to give all the details that are generally beyond the usual: Top speed, BHP, Torque, 0-62 MPH so on and so forth. Another interesting fact is that he showed how does the boot and the bonnet open's up (the latch/lock). Also the fact that the frontal cosmetic air vents are a problem during monsoon. The care required to wash car that might end up wetting the computer unit. Thank you for the documentary on one of the most popular pin up cars. I had this on my wall in deep Purple colour. I still feel she is one of the most futuristic looking cars for years to come.

I love that comment about mileage not mattering. When it needs a rebuild it will get a rebuild. Great attitude to owning these type of cars. They are there to be enjoyed.

You are quite right Harry, the 5000 QV is by far the most desirable, and most gorgeous Countach of all - with the exception of the unobtainable periscope models on fat tyres, of course! I once said to my dad, when I was about 18, that one day I would own a Lamborghini Countach. The other day, he reminded me of that statement over 30 years ago, and asked me why I now had 4 Porsches! And, the answer is, that I have more fun in my Porsches than I ever could in a Countach - but deep inside me, I still yearn for one. Happily though, I am content for that to remain an unfulfilled desire.

Still the most beautiful Super car ever made!

finally a normal review without all the flashing gifs and sounds. thank you

If anyone deserves a collection as amazing as this one. Its Harry, these machines deserve to be seen, felt, and driven. Not sit sparkling in a garage somewhere being stared at. Great Video, makes my day every time a new one is uploaded!

I can hardly make out anything of what Harry is saying over that glorious V12 roaring in the back...ah, Lamborghini, you just gotta love'm :-)

When you hear one, in person, for the first time, it changes you. You crave to hear it more and more. It doesn't just stir your soul, it takes it out, shakes it up, slaps it around, has a go at the naughty parts, then leaves you a broken mess of sweat, snot, and slobber. I have known women who had the same effect on me, but none who spoke Italian.

That was a wonderful video, Harry. You covered the Countach better than anyone, ever. I wanted one as a kid. After watching your video, you awakened a yearning I'd almost forgotten. It took my breath away hearing the beautiful 12 cylinder, carbureted engine. I almost felt like I was in the car with you. You are the best reviewer, hands down, no others compare. Thanks for what you do, kudos.

James May did a nice little drive in this car for his "Cars of the People" series. Harry seemed like a very nice, decent normal guy in that one as well. It's not only nice to see this car, but nice that such wonderful people own them and share them with the rest of us lot.

I'd far rather hear Harry explaining the problems of a Countach's glovebox than watch Jeremy Clarkson slide round corners of an airfield shouting " watch this..." in one.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is my favorite video on the Internet!!! This made my day and my sons day!!!! Countach for life!!!!!

The Countach was and still is the "Dream Car" par excellence . Few lucky ones have the pleasure to own and drive one. While I was enjoying this video a sentimental yearning of that happiness was overwhelming me, I remember back in those young years in Zurich, a friend owned a Lamborghini Countach in a special VenenumGreen colour with race exaust, every week the Police stopped him for a fine (he got used to it)... when we drove in summer, we left the doors open when starting, waited 1/4 of an hour to warm the engine up and then while accelerating til 120 the doors closed due to airpressure :), the needle went from approx. 8000rpm to 6000rpm in every gear change. After so many years, I can still feel, live the tremendous sound, the cribbling in the veins, the excitement. Excellent video Mr. Gentleman.

Harry is such a classy calm mild-mannered kool posh humble enthusiast and you can tell he has lived yet like a little boy in the candy shop having the time of his life as an added bonus his attention to detail about the cars from quirks to their history is second to none here here harry.

Kept my interest for the whole 30 minutes, a first for a youtube video. Thanks very much Harry.

Love Harry's garage. It's an absolute pleasure and a joy to have such an enthusiast share with us what it's like to drive and own these cars which I'm sure were childhood dreams for many of us.Many thanks and keep up the great work!

Somewhere on the borders between tarmac scrubbed with 345-width rubber, and grass breathed upon by Countach holy breath, lies rocks streaked with tiny chips of red Italian paint from a screaming work of art. Another amazing video, Harry. Thanks for sharing your magnificent collection with the world.

Thanks for showing so much for the Countach for your audience and people like me that may never get a chance to see one up close or even set in one

Thank you Harry and please keep bringing us these lengthy and passionate reviews and insight into your motoring world. I have and always will consider you one of the top opinions in fine automobiles. The fact that also founded my favorite car publication EVO just further heightens your legend. Thanks again

"One of those cars you've got to roll your sleeves up....right I'm driving the Countach today"

Great video! Others complained about the audio, not me. Proves that this car is truely the most beautiful and badass supercar ever made, and Lamborghini gave you what you wanted, a 90% racecar without the fluff.

From ALL the cars in the World, this has always been my favorite. Grew up in the 80's, had it on the wall as a kid, fell asleep looking at it every night. Btw, new subscriber here. Thank you sir, i like your reviews.

The smile in his face says all. GREAT! I love the sound of this engine, it´s just music in my ears. Thank´s for this video.

Thank you Harry! Please upload more frequently!

Thank you for posting Hary. So happy for you living what most of us have only dream of. Love the car and that sound is better music than the radio for sure.

That is absolutely beautiful. Yes, it was on my wall as a child. Later in life, now, I would think of giving up a couple of my muscle cars for one of these. This is my dream car. Thank you for the look my friend.

11:07 That spare wheel is pretty hilarious, but it does the job lol

Harry you're such a legend, thank you so much for sharing this with us, the acceleration ending is just gold. Happy New Year sir, looking forward for more videos :)

In the beginning HOLY GOD that thing sounds AMAZING!

I feel I'm there with you the whole time Harry! That V12 makes a beautiful sound! I've known these cars were impractical for years but it's worth owning one just for the experience everytihing you take it out on the road! Thanks again for a great Video and for sharing your garage with us! 👍🚗➡👌

What a great video, brought a smile to my face to. Thanks Harry.

I want to see a When Harry met Jay Leno video at Jay's garage!

Harry your enthusiasm about this car is contagious. Like we were 16 all over again and living the dream! Thanks for sharing!

So knowledgeable that's a true fan. Not just a owner but he knows the history in and out. Respect!

James May drove this countach on one of his car shows!

imho the most iconic car ever!

I watched this again after months. It was even better the second time. Harry knows how to have fun in a car...and in the Cotswolds!

Excellent video! There's nothing better than listening to a true enthusiast talk about the car he loves.

amazing car, excellent review! love to see an owner of a classic supercar talk with so much passion and knowhow about it, i do hope the audio gets better in your next reviews.. it's hard to hear wat you say when you're driving.

Harry another great video oozing with detail and enthusiasm! Thanks for uploading!

A real analogue supercar. You put the effort in, it rewards in spades. What a machine. Forza Lamborghini!!

I've been trawling through your video's Harry and I found this one. It as absolutely brilliant because Countach was my poster car as a young kid and it's one of my absolute hero cars. Watching this and seeing the way you drive it and the massive 'kid in a sweetshop' smile on your face as you describe owning your dream car was excellent. Thanks and keep up the good work

the start up sequence at the very beginning just gives me goosebumps, pure menace, pure testosterone in the world's meanest sexiest shape ever

Harry's garage Were you driving this around Bromley the other day? If so, I gave you a thumbs up!

Learned a lot about the Countach watching this, but the owners pure delight at looking, touching and driving his car was brilliant. You can just see his soul awaken with pleasure from the moment he takes it out of the garage. Well done Harry. :)

I was born in 86, my generation was the Diablo, however I cannot get past the awesomeness of any of the Lamborghinis. I would love to own a Countach. The fact your driving it earns so mutch respect.

Great review Harry........You are so lucky in life,but im not envious cos you are a nice man and deserve all you have. Cheers.

I saw your Countach parked outside of a garage in Haywards Heath a couple of months ago! I knew it looked familiar (;

I love that it drives exactly like you would expect. It delivers on the promise of the poster.

Cracking video Harry, the noise is addictive. So refreshing to hear someone who actually owns one saying what a great car it is, to many journalists hate on the Countach when they drive it, but is all about theatre and it delivers in spades. Lovely.

Finally a new video!! Great video and looking forward for some more!

Nice of you to lend it to the Grand tour.. Did they tell you Hammond would be driving it? Awesome car Harry.

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos,great to watch,I loved cars as a boy and forty years later I still get the same excitement. They clearly give you a lot of enjoyment and its great that you share that. Thanks again.

You lucky basket. Really nice to see someone that owns and has time to let everyone see what a supercar it was. Wounderful

It's the noise, iconic Lamborghini V12 noise. No other car ever made sounds as good as this engine. (Especially the last version).

Hi Harry - discovered your Garage videos last year - all very well done and interesting; this one on the Countach included. Just wondered if you could maybe have a remote mic so we can hear your commentary during the (gloriously) noisier bits.

That car is so freakin awesome even to this day, the wide tires are my favorite part but the design, the intake vents, the doors, the spoiler is just so freakin amazing. I smile every time i see it. I love it.

Iconic car , immortlised in the film ‘The Cannonball Run’ with the Rat Pack. Thankyou for this real World’ indepth review. Even with all its faults The Countach will always have a soft spot for every Babyboomer. Superb video , full of facts , knowledge and enthusiasm.Whilst most of us switch to modern easy drivers, Harry flies the flag for all supercar petrol heads.

*14:08* *Good guy Harry takes the air filter cover off and revs the engine for us.* And then talks over it.... :(

This and your testa looked good in the hands of the grand tour boys😉

Great video! Of course, as an 80's kid, this was my absolute dream car! I've always wanted to hear one. This video really made me smile big at the end when you get those exhaust clips. Glad he "gives it the beans" a few times for us. A genuine thanks for sharing!

I like how you do not shy away from showing us everything about these magnificent cars.

Great video harry, still waiting on a similar one for the 930 turbo!

The purchase price! That would be around £250,000 today. Wow! Beautiful car. I have one myself (a model obviously).

My compliments Harry, even today the Countach seems be arrived from another planet... fabulous car

Man, one of the best carvids I've seen in a long long time. Thank you Harry!

I would think these small windows on the sides might have been designed with a thought to give more light to the interior as well as for the aesthetics purposes.

One Word: AWESOME!

I must have drawn a thousand of these as a kid, it was my absolute favorite car as an 80s kid. I had the same Lamborghini poster (at the 2:00 mark) along with several others and of course, and a red remote control Lambo. Thanks for the up close and personal share, that equalizer brought back memories of the ones my dad installed in a few of our vehicles, good stuff! I might have to rewatch Cannonball Run soon.

As always, a fascinating and passion-filled video by a super well-informed car lover! No gimmicks or sensationalism, just pure passion and fun. Thanks Harry!

That cold start though !!! ahhhhhh

He just said the 1987 Lamorghini Countach has a 120 liter gas tank.... holy crap. The internet tells me that's over 30 gallons of fuel in a car smaller than a boxster?

Thanks Harry, the best Countach video out there by far. I still watch the Lamborghini item 60 minutes did years ago (and your evo vid collecting the QV from Cap Ferrat) but now I suspect this will be the one I got back to regularly. I'm looking forward to your 930 video, another iconic car that deserves the growing following it has and the car I regret selling the most. Keep them coming!

These videos are so much fun. Today every major car test seems to be filled with excessive revving, drifting, tire smoke and yelling (no offense to Chris Harris, still love his reviews too haha). All Harry's Garage videos are made great by your passion for the vehicles, extent of knowledge of the vehicles you're reviewing, and a fantastic mix of scenery and settings. You truly feel you are almost in the car during a lot of these reviews. A winning formula, please keep them coming!

when he opened up the throttle...that sound....made me punch my own face....so so good

Really enjoy your videos. Having said that, perhaps you should consider wearing a microphone during the driving scenes (voice clarity is a bit poor). Keep up the good work. Cheers.

So chuffed that Harry is back. I discovered his brilliant Evo videos late on and was absolutely gutted when he left for pastures new. Keep up the good work, Harry, the vids are absolutely superb.

I love coming back to this video and watching it again every one in a while. Such a refreshment to my day. Thank you, Harry. You are a very lucky gentleman.

That. startup. sound. Well, no need for sex this month. Great review, good sir.

I don’t care, I’m just going to drive the nuts off it. Harry I take my hat of to you sir.

I'm so happy you own this car. It's a dream to most of us. Salute and hats off to you Harry!

Wow, made it half way through the vid. Need a break. So much to take in. I plan on watching this vid again and again. Absolutely the best!