1975
Lamborghini Countach LP400
The cleanest expression of a radical shape
Colours used
in this example.
Lime green sets the tone for this page. Use a different green value on each angular body plane.
Suggested pencil shades, not exact factory paint matches. Test colours on your paper before building richer layers.
Use a different green value on each angular body plane.
Build deeper shadows below the window line while leaving the visible seat tops lighter.
Reserve white for metal highlights. Keep rubber softer and less reflective.
Keep the existing setting quieter than the car and let the glass remain translucent.
Look a little closer.
Explore the details from different angles.
Reference 01
Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio (1976) Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0460. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Alexander Migl · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 02
1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopo 2. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Calreyn88 · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 03
1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 at Grand basel 2018 (Ank Kumar) 01. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Ank Kumar · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 04
1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 at Grand basel 2018 (Ank Kumar) 02. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Ank Kumar · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Reference 05
1974 Lamborghini Countach LP400 at Grand basel 2018 (Ank Kumar) 03. Comparison photograph: The source identifies a related surviving example. Exact build year, trim and original paint are not established for this photograph. Uncropped web derivative resized and converted to WebP; no colour changes.
Photo: Ank Kumar · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0Historical finishes and details
Lamborghini records that the first LP400, chassis 1120001, began red and was later presented in Medium Green. That car is a useful reminder that even a factory display can show a changed finish. Our lime green is a creative choice.
In the photographs
The photographs show silver and yellow. Use these surviving display cars to compare shapes and visible finishes. Exact build date and original paint have not been established for every example. Restored paint and later changes are possible.
In the coloured example
The pencil example uses lime green bodywork with black cabin tones. It is a creative colouring guide, not a factory paint match or a recreation of one gallery car.
Make the details count.
Use a different green value on each angular body plane.
Keep the rectangular tail lamps and four exhaust tips individually readable.
Follow your curiosity.
Model history and further reading.