Octane was on the ground to witness a 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio be crowned Best in Show at the 10th anniversary edition of the London Concours on 9 June 2026.
Finished in Giallo Miura over tan leather upholstery, the Countach was originally owned by Saudi businessman and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, whose opulent lifestyle led him to be known as ‘The Great Gatsby of the Middle East.’ The car has since found a home with a UK-based owner, who entrusted its full restoration to Lamborghini’s Polo Storico department before driving it to the London Concours via the South of France.
The LP400 is widely regarded as the purest and most desirable expression of the Countach nameplate. Designed by a young Marcello Gandini, the LP400 was nicknamed ‘Periscopio’ for its distinctive roof-mounted rear-view mirror, while power came from a Giotto Bizzarrini-designed 3.9-litre V12. Production ran from 1974-1978, when it was succeeded by the wide-arched Countach LP400 S.
Prior to taking Best in Show honours, the LP400 was named winner of the Dream Cars category, ahead of the Highly Commended 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 and 1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II Giallo Ginestra.
‘The Countach LP400 Periscopio is a truly deserving Best in Show winner, a car that completely changed automotive design and continues to captivate audiences today,’ said Andrew Evans, managing director of London Concours organiser Thorough Events.
Elsewhere, a 2024 GMA T.50 (below) – one of only 100 examples – bagged the Chairman’s Award after securing first place in the Hypercars class.
Full 2026 London Concours results:
Best of Show – 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio
Chairman’s Award – 2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50
Hypercars – 2024 Gordon Murray Automotive T.50
Highly Commended – 2019 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Highly Commended – 2008 Lamborghini Reventon
Dream Cars – 1976 Lamborghini Countach Periscopio
Highly Commended – 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4
Highly Commended – 1994 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo II Giallo Ginestra
Tuners – 1991 Lister Jaguar XJS Le Mans
Highly Commended – 1991 Jaguar Sport XJR-S 6.0
Highly Commended – 1997 AC Schnitzer ACS3 / BMW 328i E36
Icons Remastered – Automotive Artisans R33 Stradale
Highly Commended – Eagle E-type Low Drag GT
Highly Commended – MZR Evolution
Alfa Romeo – 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider
Highly Commended – 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal
Highly Commended – 1977 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2.0
American Muscle – 1969 Shelby Mustang GT350
Highly Commended – 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Highly Commended – 1966 Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray
Porsche Sonderwunsch – 2025 Porsche 992.1 Turbo S
Highly Commended – 2025 Porsche 718 RS Spyder
Highly Commended – 1984 Porsche 930 Turbo Flachbau
Wildcards – 1995 Ferrari F355
Highly Commended – 1986 Lancia Delta S4
Highly Commended – 2026 Morgan Midsummer
Group A Rally Cars – 1984 Rover SD1 Vitesse
Highly Commended – 1989 BMW M3 E30
Highly Commended – 1992 Toyota Celica GT4 ST185
