1986 Lamborghini Countach - Jay Leno's Garage

1986 Lamborghini Countach. An Italian exclamation of astonishment! The hottest supercar of the 1980s.
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1986 Lamborghini Countach - Jay Leno's Garage
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[@bucky13]

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

[@snowtheman8292]

I definitely need to do something different LOL

[@ClayLoomis1958]

No, you know you're rich when kids write you to take them to school. Major ups to Jay. Incredibly kind thing to do to take that lyin' kid to school.

[@MrKjohnson123]

You should see the Buggati section.

[@chooseaname50]

his Lamborghini Countach weighs nearly twice as much as his McLaren F1, darn...

[@bazzie85]

Or the Mclaren section of his garage... As far as I know he has a Mclaren-Mercedes SLR, Mclaren F1, Mclaren MP4-12C and a Mclaren P1.

[@sticksman1979]

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

[@Destin5258]

Well good thing you at least have the Lamborghinis, youre halfway there!

[@davidbell8084]

And Lamborghini part lol

[@rickhattersley2801]

Is it me or is Leno from 7 yrs ago a livelier host than today?

[@aaronstepien2363]

@@rickhattersley2801 the lockdown is getting to him, I noticed it too... shame, Jay is a great guy

[@rickhattersley2801]

@@aaronstepien2363 a Yes, a great guy.

[@noseefood1943]

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

[@boataxe4605]

Yep, he’s got his priorities straight.

[@ClayLoomis1958]

Smart men don't want to fuss about clothes. Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, Jay... Same clothes, every day. White suit, black turtleneck, denim on denim..... They have their priorities right. Screw the clothes, keep your eyes on the prize.

[@boataxe4605]

Clay Loomis You turned my one sentence comment into a very eloquent paragraph!

[@ClayLoomis1958]

@@boataxe4605 Women and sissies worry about clothes.

[@SalafiJustice]

Clay Loomis the prize is paradise. Not this temp life. Study Islam.

[@christopherdean1326]

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.

[@chevyDboyMike]

The fact that the kid even had enough nerve to do that is hilarious.

[@erikingmundson]

And Jay got an absolutely hilarious story out of it that he can tell for the rest of his life!

[@dundonrl]

@@erikingmundson Exactly!

[@dray7276]

@DEZZNUTZ 1001 Ok Mr. nuts. You have anymore life advice?

[@Will-ql5db]

I think it would have been a good deed for Leno to teach that kid the importance of being HONEST & take responsibility for your own lies. THAT would have been a good deed.

[@edwardrex6458]

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

[@theedrstrangelove]

+Brad Rex Ha! Same here. The only the Pontiac space is filled in my garage.

[@spechti2045]

Here in my garage but there's no lamborghini, not enought fuel units...

[@hitagi8308]

off yourself kid

[@deansgtamemes4249]

lol

[@brianlarsen1967]

Well, at least you have a garage. I don't :)

[@natebot321]

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.

[@rufo840]

As well as respect for gearheads in general. He's the kind of dude you can drink a beer with and talk cars.

[@natebot321]

I can't agree more!

[@ntrickn]

natebot321 he's just a true car guy but with high net worth.

[@Tmanaz480]

natebot321 ... It's weird. I don't like Jay in anything else (I'm more of a Dave/Conan fan) but I have to admit he is perfect on this series and I like him in these. Good job Jay.

[@dalandser562]

Same thing here. I like him more in this than anything else - good deeds and duran duran in a Lambo w/ 70k miles. That's rare.

[@andybroer651]

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.

[@tacticalsweater5119]

Doubtful.

[@stevenbrown5210]

my Dodge Challenger will ROAST you bro

[@andybroer651]

@@stevenbrown5210 you'll roast me in a car I sold a decade ago... well, I would expect you to beat me while I try to run vs your Challenger :-) Sure, I agree

[@33482]

Well, i might not be as wealthy as you but as a car enthusiast, my respect. A dream many of us have became true to you.

[@andybroer651]

@@33482 I grew up a poor kid in Northern New York on the Canadian border. I dreamed of exotic cars and someday moving to California. I did, went to college and got a job at Cisco when it was small. I got lucky but worked hard and got to live my dreams. Now I'm a father of 3 and paying for kids' college and Universities with one left to come. If I can do it, so can you. Work hard and make some smart moves. I wish you the best! You can do it, I did. Good luck.

[@l.d.roberts2194]

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

[@diegogarcia4255]

Agreed. The other day I learned that they made a V12 Twin Turbo prototype! That thing was nice!

[@parapoliticos52]

It will remain your dream car.

[@oneox958]

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.

[@brentfarvors192]

It's not DRIVING the old cars that owners are worried about; It's everyone else driving on the road with you...Parts just don't exist for many of these...

[@AchtungBaby77]

@@brentfarvors192 Couldn't have said it better - it's not myself or the car that I wouldn't trust, it's the morons around me!

[@dimetime35c]

Totally agree! Whats the point in having an amazing car if all your gonna do is keep it under a tarp. If you own one of these you have the cash to rent out a track for an hour or two.

[@bjoernaltmann]

Same with watches when people keep them unworn forever

[@Turbo.RF4]

​@@dimetime35c keeping it under a tarp so some moron wouldn't crash into me.

[@AKhellbindeR]

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

[@351cleavland]

I often use the phrase "in the Aerostar section of my garage...." The chicks go nuts!!!!

[@motzy77]

351cleavland I use.... I need to save up more money, so I can build a garage...

[@lordperezident]

Mister Smith I think about this every once in a while lol like damn whoever Is on his will is going be ballin or hes gonna donate them to some charity and have the cars be sold for a good cause. What a waste because they could be going to me! :) Lol oh well I'll just wait till my lottery jackpot comes in. I'm gonna be getting a G class, R34 skyline. Countach, Mercedes AMG hammer, EVO II and McLaren Senna of course! :)

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

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

[@Omrie69]

Oh not bad at all.. ;)

[@aaronstepien2363]

I dated a woman a few years ago that looked like Adrian Barbau, until I found out she was a cam girl

[@clutch5sp989]

Those chicks & I had the best romp ever back in the day. Wish they could have been there.

[@Chrisuperfly1]

could watch that opening credits scene all day long

[@NoBody-qh9ee]

Me too! Cannonball was my first sight to Countach! Great movie and childhood memories....

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

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

[@RealStuntPanda]

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

[@ryanLikesRainyDays]

Quality engineering.

[@zo1dberg]

Underrated comment.

[@kurtmardis2244]

It also slowed the top speed of the car by 10 mph.

[@Lodogg]

You’re at 69 likes, I don’t want to ruin that... but this is 70. 👍

[@GaryKaluza]

I'm the even hundred!

[@ss_whole]

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

[@smithcon]

+Super Kyle But now Billy's cover has been blown! Run, Billy, run!

[@soton000]

+Super Kyle Yes he is X-D

[@GNARGNARHEAD]

+Super Kyle Billy never did learn the value of telling the truth that day, his life spiraled downward til he tried to con a drink outta the wrong guy. Billy 1974 - 1997

[@maclandyouth]

+Super Kyle Billy's friends were more impressed that he go out of a Countach than the fact that Jay Leno dropped him off.

[@happytrails1963]

+Super Kyle Billy's friends would have been more impressed if Jay had driven him to school on that Kawasaki H2!

[@__-so2jp]

The countach looks like something from the retro future

[@sabyasachiroy7482]

Well it has that " new retro wave "

[@justfrank5661]

Love your new retro wave profile pic!!!!

[@DanielPearson1]

Do you remember the future? I remember the future!

[@33482]

I think retro future might be more fitting to the overdesigned cars of the 50's with their cone shapes everywhere on them. 😁

[@dustintravis8791]

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.

[@Speed00007]

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

[@fmxinsane]

Love the fact that he actually drives his cars! Awesome

[@111Phoenix777]

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.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

It’s great to be able to afford such a hobby that you’re passionate about.

[@stevenbrown5210]

my new hobby is collecting dirt on my body until I can afford a shower...

[@hyacinthlynch843]

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

[@Karnegis]

Every kid from the 80's wanted this car.

[@JnixMarshel]

Nah never liked it. Now that I'm much older I do though.

[@varanid9]

I still want it!

[@santoryuu6807]

Or Testarossa

[@Ziegfried82]

Yeah I still want this thing. Corvette Stingray and Lamborghini Countach those were my dream cars as a kid in the 80s, I think I'm gonna be able to get that Corvette pretty soon but I highly doubt I'll ever get to Lambo status let alone have a Lambo section of my garage LOL!

[@runningkirkwa2934]

I was born in 1981

[@068dirtboy]

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

[@TA1199]

It's a shame Jay never had kids. He would have been the ultimate cool Dad.

[@unnf9971]

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

[@davidqheffner]

He's got a full-time staff for his garage.

[@nygearguy]

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 :)

[@dvvalant]

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

[@ClayLoomis1958]

I have a '94 Geo Metro with a smoking 3 banger power plant sporting 52 rampaging ponies. Jay knows to keep his mild collection away from me.

[@justme-uw2hc]

Over here we have my 95 vw passat B4, next to it my 2006 vw passat b6 and over there my mk1 Seat leon. 🤣

[@kenneth9761]

02 accord and 98 Sierra

[@rebeltvr6046]

That '01 Accord is a great car for robbing banks. They're so durable and fun to drive. That car is gangsta.

[@orchids3332]

'88 Trans Am GTA, '70 Grand Prix and my Crown Jewel an '02 Ford Taurus Wagon..wait for it...SE.

[@LEMMYKISGOD]

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

[@carloduroni5629]

The DeLorean only made a movie.

[@nathanclark4674]

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

[@Significant7rapsongs]

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

[@jjpark98]

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

[@nileshgupta5348]

it looks the best

[@Lodogg]

How cool would it be if Lambo jumped on that retro trend like the Challenger, Mustang and Camaros and redid the Countach with modern amenities? Kept the same basic styling of the wedge front, but added in all the luxuries we’re accustomed to?

[@Rozzado]

@@Lodogg Classics should always be revamped in that manner, i still dont get how these companies filled with designers and engineers haven't figured that out lmfao. You take what made it famous and make it even better, so simple.

[@Lodogg]

Chris Rosado, I would love for GM to remake a late 70’s Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Smokey and The Bandit version. I know there’s that one company takes the new Camaros and does a helluva job reworking the body and making it look like the Bandit’s car, but those cost an arm and a leg, then gold teeth and your first born. But this Countach was so iconic, everyone wanted that Trapper Keeper or poster in their bedroom. New supercars still look amazing and they’re performance is second to none. But I feel they’re missing out reworking the classic designs. Just my 2¢.

[@Rozzado]

@@Lodogg Oh man u and me definitely think a like. One remake that would've killed on the GM line was a remake of the Knight Rider era Trans Am, can u imagine that body style modernized???

[@ItsKapow]

His passion for cars is strong! Such a cool dude

[@ryanwarren7600]

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.

[@RogerthatEric]

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

[@benjaminfredrick5791]

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

[@ZGryphon]

If I had a red Countach, I'd feel _honor-bound_ to leave the wing on it, because otherwise it wouldn't be Sideswipe any more.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Unless it was an Lp400!

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Xumo three quarters of people obviously dont think so then

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Xumo And the three quarters that like it says something too wouldnt you think? at the end of thge day man....more p[eople like it. no matter.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

Xumo I like it. Many people like it. It looks 80s and nostalgic and cool. You think noone likes it? ask around. Like u did me. I also prefer the diablo with it aswell.

[@henris8367]

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

[@brpadington]

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

[@salazam]

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

[@trashbandit2449]

Yeah, he doesn't have friends

[@jeffreycollins7297]

He definitely has a story for life. And Jay also has one.

[@TheNitroG1]

I think jay ultimately felt for the kid. We have all been there...well maybe not "jay leno is my uncle". But most people have told a lie when put on the spot that got out of hand.

[@denmalski]

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

[@TorquilMcLeod]

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.

[@andybroer651]

I had a 1988.5 Countach QV and it never let me down. Never stranded me. Never failed to start. Dead reliable. Gas mileage was terrible and full service was $8k, but dead nuts reliable and fast. Owned it for 13 years. For what it is worth.

[@desertrain4026]

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

[@geckolor]

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

[@flyman1185]

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.............

[@lucasdelfino5358]

C Man LOL

[@559bman]

I was thinking about writing the same thing

[@qvarcos]

What an iconic design. Unrepeatable.

[@lundsweden]

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!

[@lulujrlaulom7905]

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

[@alexvpaq]

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

[@ROTAXD]

alexvpaq still looks good and Jay says there's 70k on the odometer and it's been dependable. Can't ask for any mor than that out of a mid 80's performance car.

[@LangFitness]

2013 is the posting date.

[@lordperezident]

alexvpaq 2020 here and this car will always looks superrradical!! :) About to add this car to my collection soon :) I currently have a G class, R34 skyline, e36 drift car and 500E AMG. How did I get these cars? I won the lottery :) some tell anyone though

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

@@ROTAXD Tbf Jay has a team of mechanics taking car of all his cars. There's no such thing as an unreliable car to Jay since he keeps them all in pristine condition

[@raven_of_zoso455]

Even in 3016 this car will still look good!

[@YZ450f24]

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

[@DougFM]

Tell that to Conan O'Brien.

[@duckman195]

Doug Magee Conan is a jerk!!

[@tboonepickens7233]

duckman195 conans cool. lettermans a prick.

[@gerardguitarist]

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.

[@chuckwalters4759]

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

[@rayc.8555]

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

[@danielsullivan74]

"But hey, beats walkin" Gets me every time

[@rossrobotics6342]

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

[@Nof60twindriver]

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!!

[@amdg2023]

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.

[@crs9557]

libertyn jeopardy h

[@eoinoconnell185]

Exactly. You can't bring them with you. He's also goes that extra mile & shares them with us.

[@wallacelux]

Oh bless him, what a hero

[@Onlinesully]

libertyn jeopardy yes indeed. also, there must be some serious maintenance involved in keeping that collection going well. are there many people involved in this ?

[@joelouden6592]

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

[@charliehichens2093]

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

[@steelbat54]

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.. 👍

[@errcoche]

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.

[@c.s.charles2102]

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.

[@MattHelps]

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

[@Magicformula777]

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.......

[@cskillet2003]

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!

[@billdollarmovie140]

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

[@animalyze7120]

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!

[@flaccidego9468]

The reason the Countach is the most exotic & coolest looking of cars is because of the design. The designer saw how 'bubble like' cars were getting in the 60s & hated it. So he went the complete opposite of bubble & started thinking geometric shapes. He settled on the trapezoid as his artistic inspiration. Next time u REALLY look at a Countach, look at all the trapezoidal designs of the car. Its trapezoidal from the top, side, front & rear. Then look and admire all the smaller trapezoidal details of the car. It was a brilliant concept. Back then artists/designers really had to think & be creative, AND actually draw sketches. Now they use computers & u see all these new autos with all the same "smooth lines." That's b.s. talk for using zero imagination & 100% high tech computer graphic design. All these vehicles today look the same. Even the expensive cars all look the same. Years ago you could tell a Honda from a Toyota & a Mercedes from a Maserati. Not today however.

[@animalyze7120]

@@flaccidego9468 Lol Yeah, rounded may offer bonuses but I prefer the angular looks. That new Venteno looks like a 12 edge razor blade coming down the street, very sweet ride, and now they are making a new Countach haven't seen it live yet but hope to.

[@roccoz2231]

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.

[@lando30001]

the countach is so 80s it hurts.

[@AltimaNEO]

But it hurts so good

[@BridgesOnBikes]

It's as 80's as Miami Vice and Cocaine.

[@Tommyblueeyes]

yet it was released in 1974 (Lp400)

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

"That spells prison". Gotta love this guy

[@lpz3665]

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

[@_VelociDad]

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

[@raychang8648]

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

[@70CarStall]

42 here and I had the big poster with the black Lam on the grass.

[@MarkusReese]

I am 32, and I still have a poster of a countach.....

[@dschewe72]

Same here. I think I got it at Spencer. 41.

[@fredflinstone5431]

Dave Schewe Dido on Spencer's, that where I got mine. 42

[@sole__doubt]

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

[@russfelger]

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

[@TD402dd]

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

[@jamesp8569]

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!

[@TheEvolvingManwIdea]

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

[@POWERLEADX]

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

[@mikeyerian2562]

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

[@janussQv]

Story with the little kid - priceless.

[@sunset986S]

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

[@randym9147]

I thought that was awesome too!

[@shrapnel77]

7:55. "Doing damage from lack of lubrication." I know what you mean, Jay.

[@warmgunwarmgun3025]

Yep big damage to your thruster!.....LoL

[@Leminies]

Lol

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

You wish buddy, and so do I :*(

[@dan-lr4zm]

The most beautiful car I have ever seen. Not the best, but the best looking.

[@seinsmeld13]

I'm sure the kid still tells that story.

[@nunya2779]

I hope that's a true story though. Jay's a pretty stand-up guy though I think he would do something like that he doesn't seem like one of those arrogant Hollywood types

[@varanid9]

@@nunya2779 I strongly suspect that he would never have told it if it wasn't true.

[@stevehislop]

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

[@toki89666]

This was my dream car when I was growing up in the '90s and early '00s.

[@hilslamer]

Priceless. Nobody delivers passion for automotive history like Jay.

[@MourningBreakfast]

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

[@beegxxc9832]

MourningBreakfast These two cars around Countach are Lambo's too, so there's at least 3.

[@serbanpaun]

MourningBreakfast I got three Lamborghini in my "Lamborghini section"! One is RC car. :)

[@MourningBreakfast]

***** I'm just jealous that I don't even have ONE to add to my collection.

[@justaguy6560]

MourningBreakfast i have you beat there i have Hotwheel versions too lol

[@scottgolden2766]

Just AGuy I was going to joke that his collection would have 2 but Hotwheels doesn't make one. I glad I read you comment before I made myself a dumbie

[@DownhillRiderBG]

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

[@FLAME4564]

Though when Clarkson did a review of this car he considered it like the equivalent of looking at an Elephant xD. The only thing is when parallel parking is u need to do it with half ur body out the car since the visibility out the rear is quite bad.

[@malevolenceXXXensues]

that's Jeremy Clarkson for ya.....

[@tonyzed6831]

@@malevolenceXXXensues *Jezza

[@hedgehog1965uk]

Yeah, the only tool Clarkson ever uses is a hammer, but he managed to get an honorary doctorate in engineering.

[@mereclander]

I agree you: this is my favourite Countach version. And it sounds great!!!!

[@flappospammo]

The ultimate supercar , a dream come true - Car magazine, the good the bad and the ugly

[@jannevaatainen]

The most beautiful car ever made. Love those angles!

[@odiemodie1]

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.

[@jimtee2515]

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

[@bruceweigle7597]

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!!

[@dunnoyet3777]

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.

[@GregGrude]

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

[@jmbpinto73]

I just realised I have a Marcello Gandini section in my garage! Complete with an old beat up Citroen BX. No Lamborghinis, though. Not even the farming type. There was a tale of the day when Ferruchio Lamborghini met Enzo Ferrari to complain about the clutch of Ferruchio's Ferrari, and Ferrari dismissed him as being a farmer and knowing nothing about cars. Then Ferruchio told Enzo he would show him how to make real cars, and started the car business along with the tractors and farming machinery. Lovely.

[@cziprick]

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

[@stevelopez4187]

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

[@darthvincor]

'...the lamborghini section of my garage.' How many people can say that? :)

[@RonTimmonsM1]

The good deed for the day made my day...he made someone else's dream come true by simply giving a ride for someone.... Class act.

[@cleanerdetailsllc8481]

This has to be one of the countach models with the highest mileage ever. What an awesome daily driver jay ☺