The Lamborghini Countach driven by Valentino Balboni 

Had the pleasure of meeting Valentino once. I walked up and bugged him for a picture together. He turned and loudly said "NO!"...then he stood there with a angry face for a few moments while I started try and mumble a apology interrupting him. Then his angry face melted into a wide smile and a big Italian laugh! He had got me. :-) We shared a laugh and he put his arm around me, took a picture, and said "You know who I am?... you must like sports cars?" Salt of the earth and a living legend!

A man as legendary as the car itself!

As a kid, I had this car on my wall, not a Porsche, not a Ferrari, but this car. To this very day, the Countach is my dream car.

This is a story about Passion. Instead of punishing him for driving arround, Lamborghini acknowledged his passion for driving and gave him a Chance to do what he wanted to do most.

Management: Young man, we know you are driving the cars when you are not supposed to. Valentino: Ummm... Management: Well, that kind of rule breaking spirit is EXACTLY what we look for here at Lamborghini! You are promoted! Here, drink this bottle of wine and go park the rest of the cars. Valentino: ...okay.

No tatoos, no pumped muscles, no botox. This is a man, a gentleman...

This looks so good without the rear wing.

Thi car was a special order for Patrick Mimran. The Mimran brothers bought Automobili Lamborghini from bankruptcy in 1980. The color is Bordeaux Speciale, specially created by PPG Italver, Lamborghini's Milan based paint supplier. The wheels are OZ in Oro colour. The engine has been upgraded with special cams and an additional oil cooler. The interior has been fitted with a state-of-the-art Alpine stereo to satisfy Mimran's love of music. The car was delivered to Mimran in 1986, registered in Switzerland with plate VD 256925.

I always remember as a child thinking Mr Balboni had one of the best jobs in the world. 30 plus years later. Nothing's changed....

This video was about 2 hours too short. Regardless, best video I've seen all year.

2 thumbs up Respect to Lamborghini for honoring this guy with naming a car after him. Both deserve credit

The Countach and Valentino Balboni are inseparable. They both have one thing in common, they're both legends!

the smiling expression on that man's face is priceless

Valentino balboni and the countach are two of the greatest of all time!!!

Still the best looking Italian car ever made in the world !!!!!! The gentleman talks about the car as it should be talked about, and you can see the joy in his eyes, his passion for it.

I am 100% sure mr. Balboni is actually a Jedi.

I remember going to the cinema in cento, Italy, to watch the Wolf of Wall Street and, at the end of the movie, realising that I was sitting next to him. I onestly find amazing how he likes to speak about is job and Lamborghini memories to everyone who's interested, if you ever read this thank you again Valentino

Valentino's smile as he is driving says it all!! Nothing needs to be said about this amazing, legendary piece of artwork! :)

This is probably the best colour I've ever seen on a Countach - it suits it perfectly.

All car lovers, enthusiasts, and haters should watch this! There's something about it- peaceful creative mastery!

legend. .a lovely man..and I have been driven in a Lambo by him. ..THE spokesman driver for Lamborghini.

This man has lived every car guys dream.

OH that was too short! I want to see more. Love it, Good to see Sackey's Countach driven and filmed so well. It is an outstanding restoration!

The single greatest car design in the history of the automobile. To me...

What a beautiful paint in that car!

I don't comment on many videos at all but this is truly epic. What a great story to tell and wow, what a video. Sound is spot on and the shots are great. Thanks for putting a huge smile on my face and capturing the enjoyment of driving.

One of the best car videos ever. Love this guy. Look at the smile on his face when he drives.

This was fantastic! And the color of that Countach with the gold wheels- beautiful.

What a legend... and seems like the kind of man who would have endless stories to tell, all in that friendly, gentle manner. Great video and I echo everyone else who wishes it was longer!

30 plus years and that car still makes my heart skip a beat.

I think it's beautiful he's still so awestruck over the car and so proud of his work. That is one man knowing exactly what he's doing...

Always a great pleasure to hear him speak. A legitamate legend of his profession and the living definition of a gentleman!

Best design ever driven by the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.

I could listen to this man talk about his love abd life with Lamborghini's all day! Fantastic video!

Bordeaux Speciale with Panna interior over Oro Ozzetta wheels. This is the original spec and we are in 1986...what a rare beauty. Infinite thanks Ben for letting us the opportunity to see this car by video and especially for the icon himself : Balboni

What a wonderful film! There’s a man who enjoys his work, you can see that understated grin when he’s driving the Countach! Bella!👍👏👏👏❤️

one of the best looking countach ever balboni is a living legend

what a lovely soft spoken gentleman I could listen to his stories all day

That color combo is INSANE

Man what a legendary beauty. I grew up admiring this car.

I remember driving the lp550-2 Balboni edition. It wasn't that much different to the regular, apart from the rear wheel drive, but knowing the story and the man behind it made it so much better.

The smile on his face as he talks says it all !

I shed a tear because this is the most beautiful thing I have seen in my life.

The BEST video I've seen on my beloved Countach. Those camera angles bring a smile to my face

Someone was cutting onions while I was watching this. This man truly understands and deserves these metal creatures.

The Countach started and influenced the super sports car design till today. It will always be the sexiest car ever.

His face when he's driving...that's pure happiness

two legends together! A pleasure to watch.

The design of this car is timeless.

What a Humble Man! Another Lamborghini Legend!

I always remember being allowed to sit in a Countach years ago at a car show years ago. I instantly fell in love with that car and have ever since. This is a great video.

Lamborghini Countach is madness out of this world, it's outrageous, it's exotic, it's the super car of super cars...a machine like no other...

What a lovely, unaffected man. Still finds it joyful and a privilege after all these years. Marvellous video.

Lots of power, driver connected chassis, incredible engine, manual gearbox... what else could one want?

Finally, a man who truly understands the Countach. So many videos and articles of how the Countach is a pain in the ass to drive. This is refreshing.

Beauty in motion I will never forget when I saw the poster of the Lamborghini countach and Balboni is legend.

Petrolicious type of video..... Love it!

This made me tear up. What an inspiring video. Thank you for sharing this and thank you, Valentino.

I think this is my favorite car film anywhere, not just RU-vid, magical!

One of my favorites cars of all time--and that wheel and body color combo? So good

Valentino just a gentle soul who has so much passion for cars. Watching that film made me remember why I wanted to work on cars.

what a legend. I have always loved Lambo's from a kid till now but these were the proper ones that deserved respect, no automatic pilot etc on these, just you and a V12 and a big set of balls.

Now, that IS class. The body and wheels colours are just so stylish together. Pure Beauty, aligned.

This man is a living legend.

Look at him smile! Love it!

Magical! Balboni is a true legend with so much spirit and passion and yet so humble.

Beautiful Car. Charismatic Man. His Smile when he talks about "the car is a human being"... I can really feel with him. Very moving. Nice Film.

You my friend are an Icon! Thank you for all that you have done and continue doing! Stay safe and God Bless... Rico

What a master piece. Thank you!

I've had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Balboni once. He is every bit as gentle, down-to-earth, warm and friendly in real life as he appears in the video.

Balboni is a humble god.

This is such a wonderful video! A real gem!

Un coche atemporal. Nunca será viejo.

I love this guy and his passion

Excellent video! impossible for me not to feel empathy for this man and his career.

Best music I've heard in the utube sounds video.

Masterpiece....such a beatiful car.... And senhor balboni..is a legend........its so nice to ear is voice......

His smile is genuine. THAT is passion! Grazie.

Fantastic video. Pure & authentic as they come.

What a great video of living legend!! Keep up the good work!

I don't know who was in charge of your cinematography, but give that person a raise

The most beautiful car ever manufactured.

I'm glad I watched this on a high-res screen with loud balanced stereo speakers - the only way to genuinely appreciate this without actually being there. Thank you for making this.

This is love of a car. You can see the joy in his face. I love it. I will watch again.......and again👍

Absolutely amazing color specification. Timeless spec on one of the best classic supercars of all-time.

That has to be the best colour combination for a Countach. Beautiful.

Congratulations for the footage, the sharing and... everything.!.

very touching. thank you so much for sharing!

Valuable footage indeed. Stunning livery for this Quattrovalvole. Sincerely feeling thankful to Ferruccio Lamborghini and his staff for they made our dreams come true ....and more,they made reality turn into a dream.

two of the best right here!

this is when class was something special ! not the mass produced plastic boxes we have now ! thanks for a very classy 7 minutes !

Thank you for posting this it was very enjoyable.

you're the man Mr. Balboni

This pure passion!!! "The car is a human being" he said... Pure Love

A lovely way of explaining the symmetry of the driver and the Countach, the talks and the driver must listen. - a lovely chap and obviously very proud of his work. And rightly so.

great interview, what a lucky man! he has lived his dream, pretty awesome. I know those roads well they are just a few miles from where I live.

A superb video. I could have watched a five hour presentation and that may not have been enough. Excellent work Joe S.

Legendary car driven by a legendary man Mr Balboni the smile on his face while driving this car happiness personified.

Simply a beautiful film about an amazing car, and a legendary man.

A truly excellent video. Colour of that countach was amazing.