Over the last few years, we have seen Lamborghini Countach prices rise significantly. These were never cheap cars to buy, but as an iconic 1980s performance vehicle, it was somewhat inevitable that prices would begin a dramatic upswing. That said, it seems that owners of some of the more sympathetic recreation or tribute vehicles have also begun asking more for their cars, but given the gulf between a solid replica and the real deal, perhaps they’re in a good position to do so. Check out this seemingly well done Countach replica listed here on eBay for $65,000 or best offer.

Now, to get this out of the way: by no means are we saying this anywhere close to the real thing. You can see right off the bat the variety of cosmetic shortcomings where any replica, no matter how well it’s done, is going to come up short (although, I still say the guy who built one in his basement over several years got the closest, and it’s also the best story involving a Countach replica by a country mile.) The Countach shown here does have a set of wheels that are at least staggered and a fair amount wider at the rear, which is an essential detail for anyone claiming to own a decent replica. The taillights and the manner in which the rear flares swing under the bumper, along with the large side sills, seem to emulate the looks of a 5000 QV.

The interior is perhaps the biggest surprise, as we often see builders of replicas seemingly run out of gas when they get to the cockpit. The leather seats appear to be in excellent condition, and the dash and door panels are at least nicely masked if they have GM parts bin origins. The seller notes that this replica was a six-figure build many years ago, and hasn’t seen much use since. There’s a curious detail in the listing that leaves some questions about just how well it drives; the seller notes it’s only done short-haul trips to local shows, and he notes “…. I wouldn’t take it on a 5 hour road trip as it’s a reproduction.” For any serious buyers, more information on this disclaimer will be needed.

The seller notes that it rides on a tubular chassis and power is provided by a  GM-sourced V6. That’s a bit of a disappointment for the asking price, and also begs the question as to why a suitable drivetrain wasn’t sourced as part of what sounds like an expensive original build. When it comes to doing a Countach replica correctly, the recipe should call for equal emphasis on the wild bodywork and a vigorous powertrain. Of course, there are likely good reasons for the engine choice and not overtaxing the chassis, but if it can handle more power, I’d be sorely tempted to swap in a more exotic engine shortly after taking delivery of this replica.