The iconic but heavily damaged 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition from the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street failed to attract a buyer at a recent auction in Abu Dhabi.
Despite an asking price of US$1.5 million (NZ$2.45 million) and a pre-sale low estimate of the same amount, the mangled supercar remained unsold after bids fell short of the owner's expectations.
Scene-stealer, but at what cost?
The 1989 Lamborghini Countach Silver Edition featured prominently in the film's infamous night-time drive sequence. Driven by a heavily intoxicated Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, the Countach meets a fiery end after crashing into a tree. While the scene became a memorable part of the film, it left the car in a thoroughly wrecked state.
Value in the wreckage?
Despite its wrecked condition, the car's association with the film and its iconic status as a high-performance supercar attracted significant interest. A single bid of US$1.35 million (NZ$2.2 million) was submitted during the auction, falling short of the owner's desired price. This amount is well above the estimated value of a non-wrecked Countach Silver Edition, which Hagerty estimates to be around $440,000 (NZ$719,000).
A future buyer awaits?
The auction house has not disclosed the owner's plans for the Countach, but they will likely attempt to sell it again. Whether they will find a buyer willing to meet their asking price or be forced to lower their expectations remains to be seen.
For now, the wrecked Wolf of Wall Street Lamborghini Countach remains a symbol of Hollywood excess and a reminder of the fleeting nature of even the most prized possessions.
