A few years ago, there was an initiative to see models in the world and history of cars that could earn a similar heritage award, such as buildings, cultures, and other historical values ranked so far. Hagerty has also set up a foundation for this, in which 29 cars have so far been entered in the National Historic Vehicle Register, and now the 30th has also joined.
Specific cars have been on the list so far, such as the Back to the Future first-size film car kept at the Petersen Automobile Museum, or the Mustang used to shoot the Bullitt film, but also the Thomas Flyer, which won the 1908 Paris -Dakar rally.
The Lamborghini Countach LP400 with chassis number 1121112 is likely to be familiar to everyone. This car was featured in the opening scene of the movie Cannonball Race, and even if someone didn’t even jump into the car like that for the first time, it was certainly seen as a defining experience because of the two decorative ladies, Adrienne Barbeau and Tara Buckman.
With its distinctive front spoiler and number of exhaust pipes per cylinder, this black LP400 is a true visual orgy even among Countachs. The model, made in 1979, was shipped directly from Rome to the film for filming in America and then, after completing its mission, was sold to Terry Bernius, a friend of Burt Reynolds who starred in the film.
He had the cabin remodeled, wanting to use it in burgundy red instead of mustard yellow leather. Later, when it came to its current owner, Jeff Ippoliti, it underwent a complete restoration, during which it regained its original shade of passenger compartment, now showing its perfect and original shine at every point.
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