The untold story of the Countach that SURVIVED the Wolf of Wall Street!
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What do you think this car will bring at the RM Sotheby's auction in New York this weekend?
At least a hundred bucks
$5
sold over 1 million
Over 9000?
$1.75 million
“Wife said I couldn’t get it…. I told her I’d understand if she wasn’t there when I got back”. Damn. Dude’s a definite savage. AND she stayed…. Lol
She not only stayed, she probably loved the car and welcomed it to the family. Ha ha.
Leasson on antisimping right there.
She was bluffing, of course. That's the mind game they play to try and control you. Truth is, most women would never leave because they are financially dependent on the man. They will have a better life if they stay, especially a loaded guy like this.
Some men run their 🏠 and some just run around it.
If you live a modest life and are generally a responsible husband, a wife should show understanding when it's something you really want, even if it's a vanity object (a countach isn't), every man has his vices and the woman that loves him takes that into account.
'I was making the history, not preserving it' Thats a cool sentence
Boromir would say…..
@@scryla2000 I didn't know what that meant so I looked it up I like Sean Bean
@@kyleh3615 a lil Lord of the Rings
@@scryla2000 I've never watched it, but I googled it and it was Sean bean
I wouldn't fancy a falling skateboard aimed at my Countach
I will never understand why they destroyed a real countach on that movie, It's a few minutes long scene that adds very little to the story, they could have used a replica and no one would have noticed.
I am sure a lot of it has to do with how cheap they were when the movie was made.
Allegedly, they did use a replica first but didn't like how it crashed. Like moviegoers would know the difference between how a fake and a real Countach crumples.
@@bwofficial1776it’d be obvious.. Fiberglass shattering vs sheetmetal crushing. When you have a $100MM budget for a film, $200k in damage is easily covered. Hell, it may have even increased the car’s value being connected to a blockbuster film.
The saddest part is this scene in real life with jordan belfort the car was a mercedes and not a lamborghini. I guess a mercedes wasnt quite flashy enough for the movie and these cars weren't worth quite as much back then as they are today.
Everyone saying these cars weren't worth much when this movie was made has no idea what they're talking about.
Great story of chasing a childhood dream car. It's quite the added bonus when you get to daily drive it for years and then have it turn into a retirement account!
He is a real MAN for that! Too many western men allow their wives to deter them from fulfilling their childhood dreams/goals.
Almost sounds like a car trek challenge
That's awesome. I was in Miami this summer and went by the showroom. I have pictures of the car down there!
Facts dude he got to enjoy it and made his investment back.
Something to remember when dealing with cars and film studios: SOMETIMES they will damage the car on purpose to get the shot, and just tell you to send them the bill. DO NOT let a film studio use a car you care about, or that isn't replaceable.
You got that right... You can't trust them with anything you hold near and dear or of great value.
You get a contract that has a performance bond that is held by a 3rd party for much more than the estimate value of the car. Think of it as the movie company puts up a lot of collateral in the hands of an intermediary party. And if that does happen you claim against that bond and walk away angry but with money in your pocket and your car. Terms of contract in this case seem like he could have asked for anything he wanted.
I know a guy in the ford rs owners club let a production company use his 1987 Sierra Cosworth in a music video and the guy in between filming sees one of the dancers sat on the bonnet so runs over rips him off starts screaming and pulls the plug on it being used . Some kid thought it’s ok to sit on a £80,000 Ford Cosworth for insta pics 😂
@@chiefrocka8604Just no respect at all.
A movie production company had a casting call for '80's cars for a film being shot in my hometown. I submitted my car for use. They never called, and I'm glad they didn't. The movie was "Dumb and Dumber 2".
As a car guy, me watching this guy talking about his car with so much love and passion, specially at the video end when he is talking about the final sales talks with Curated, I can feel the tears in his eyes... That was so emotional
Except it’s not his car. He’s second if not 3rd or more owner. This story and video sucks. If I can be fair and logical, complete LIE. Where’s the original buyer to tell this story. I don’t give a crap he was the 10th owner that then rented to the movie. So what?!? You lied. All Vin wiki had to do was be honest and say he was the owner at time of movie in a long string of owners. But ‘his car’ ?!? Lame. I feel cheated out of 15mins
@@hoopslaa5235so If you marry a woman that was married before she can NEVER be your wife by your logic? This is a fantastic story, you're just delusional 😂
@@marisasob lol
@@hoopslaa5235 You're something special lol. Dude it's a 1989 model car, he explained how he saw one in a magazine when he was a kid and fell in love and promised himself he'd buy one one day. Like obviously he can't buy a brand new one as a child in the 80's lol.
Interesting way you lie and tweak the narrative. I feel for your children. How you must use this logic to argue. Ok, answer me this, at the time of this story, didnt he state in the video he himself has already sold the car for ‘sue to DNA I can’t disclose but like someone once has said more than a million”?? Did he not say he has already sold it even before this video was made? Does he own the car now or even at the time the video was made? Exactly, if you divorce your wife, after that she is NOT YOUR WIFE ANY LONGER. So by your logic if a woman divorces a guy and gets married again after she is NOT the new guys wife, but in fact the old guys widow forever?!? Talk about SCARY STALKER POSSESIVE WEIRDO!! Wow dude, you think you own women forever even after you break up with them are your girlfriend forever even when moving on after you and dating a new guy, she’s still ‘your’ girlfriend!! Damn, someone get a detective on this guy please! He’s got some bodies hidden somewhere! 🫣🥵😳@@marisasob
This guy is my hero! He bought his dream car and drove it and enjoyed it. Love it! Great story.
I worked at Evan’s automotive as their main exotic tech for a while and we specialize in countachs, was lucky to get to work on a light restoration of this vehicle, we rebuilt the engine did multiple repairs on electronics and mechanicals, was only 19 at the time very blessed, made my day to see this video and know that I got to have some impact on this wonderful car culture
Damn your their main exotic auto tech at 19?!
"horrendous red lipstick interior" SMH...
In all fairness the red reminds me of cheap 80s/90s American car color scheme ha
😂 I immediately thought of Tyler's countach when he said that in the video!
Where is the lie though?
Imagine getting the call “Hey we crashed the wrong car”
They purposely did it was because he said no and they couldn't take that
But they crashed his car? All he said is they accidentally crashed the "crash car" when the driver lost control, not his car. 🤔 Am I missing something? Can you share at what time of thw video he says that they crashed his car?
@@makpsv the other car that went to auction in its crashed state is the one that got wrecked. They used this good one for some scenes, and then the crashed one for others. I cannot imagine being the owner of the crashed one and accepting that the car that will be returned to me will be absolutely smashed... insane really. I wonder what payment they accepted to allow that. Would rather see the crashed one returned to it's former glory...
@@paulfuntowicz Yes, that is what I understood from the video. But, you say they crashed the other one without telling the owner that they would or that they didn't buy the car first? 😱
And all of this for such a stupid scene that could've been totally avoided. 🫤
I met this guy at the italian gathering in Columbus, Ohio back in september of 2021. I believe he said Evan's auto had done some work on the car. My 13 year old daughter at the time had a big crush on the 1990's version of leonardo dicaprio. Once the owner found out he insisted she get to sit in the same driver's seat where leo did. That really made her day and I still have the photos on my phone. Super nice gesture on his part. Glad to see the car being appreciated on a large scale finally.
I remember that. Glad to let her get some time in the car.
This is the very reason why I subscribed. well honestly this and Ed's shenanigans with hopelessly wretched cars with bad history, not to forget his shrewd negotiations
I have never thought anyone deserved a supercar But this guy did
The smashed one sold for over 1.2M this going be over 2M I think 😮 crazy
Great story and you can feel the love for this piece of history that you helped make. The next owner will be hard pressed to do as much with it.
It was never the wolf of Wall Street lambo, it was always this guys car that happen to star in a movie, a true car guy story, great video, 👍
always awesome to see a car like this get so much use and create so many memories instead of just being hidden away somewhere.
It’s fascinating how the best cars always come with stories of use, the rare color combination is just an interesting aside. He found the car of his dreams, used it as intended, shared it with the community, and then allowed it to be used under close supervision for a legendary film with an all star cast and director. His story is why this car stands above other Countach’s. Props to Ed and John Temarian for understanding and valuing the story telling side of car collecting.
Great to hear the full story of this car. I enjoyed getting up close to the car every time the owner brought it to cars and coffee (Hunt Valley Horsepower) in Hunt Valley, MD.
What a great interview. I absolutely agree that it's time to sell when the thought of a skateboard hitting it gives you palpatations. Good story, let's hope the new owner puts miles on it.
Guess you missed the 3500-mile rally he did and the trips back and forth to New York for the shoot.
Watch the video again, those trips were before it was worth more than a million dollars
@@Knakkerman- I don’t need to watch again to know what I said isn’t false lol. Didn’t know we were going off technicality.
@@normiels3I mean you pointed out that he missed something in the video, even though you missed something. Anyway have a good day
@@Knakkerman- now sure how my initial comment implies I didn’t know what timeline the trips were taken, but whatever makes you feel better man.
87 white/tan downdraft Countach owner here. Drove the hell out of it. Loved every minute.
His story telling and enthusiasm is awesome. Thank you.
Great behind the scenes story! Congrats on the hefty chunk of change too!
So much respect for this guy. Get your dream car and actually enjoy it.
Great movie and Great Car Story. Thank you for sharing Mr Joe Eckart👊
Wow, you can feel his love and connections to that car! What a wonderful story!
"I told her I understand if she wasn't at home when I got back" 😂
That was an amazing story to hear, just as we got back from Dubai! We went to Dubai to see the sale of the crashed Wolf Of Wall Street Lamborghini Countach and what an amazing trip it was as well...
One of your best stories! Hands down!
This is a great story for multiple reasons Ed!
what an amazing video! Thanks for sharing your story. Love this car! I have been obsessed with the Countach since 1987. Dream car for sure!
Loved your story and I think you clearly did the right thing ! It is now out for others to enjoy and someone else’s problem to take care of !
Good lord what an amazing story! Love this, thank you so much for sharing.
Best interview yet
Amazing story ED & Vinwiki! If he didn't drive this car and only stored it without anyone knew where it was, it would probably never have been in the movie. Love this story 🔥
I’ve met and talked to this man at my local cars and coffee to which he brought this Countach. Very humble owner who takes pride in his car as you can tell in this video
They didn't even like how the stuntman actually crashed the car for the movie and had trucks back into it and hit it with hammers to give it the "right amount of damage. They don't care about blowing 200 grand for a potential billion dollar movie. The fact that someone else will buy a car that's been beat to shit just because it appears on screen boggles my mind
GREAT Story to share!
Happy to have seen this car in person in MD.
Incredible story, one of my favorites. Keep it up boys!
A classic car connected to a classic movie. One of my favorites.
Kudos, Joe!!! You're a real one.
It’s going to be a lot of money!
Childhood dream car !
Great story, this was a good one Ed
Humble and open. yt story of the week for me.thank you
"I was making history not preserving it" best line
This is one of my favorite vinwiki stories 😊
WOW what a story. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome story and inspiring ending. 👏
Ed, we need a set update. Like what is uo with that mask in the background? Share with us all the new mementos. And show us what the things like stickers are
Great idea
Interesting story 👌 Thx for sharing 🤩
Awesome story man!!!
In case someone hasn't already posted it, the Countach they wrecked in Wolf of Wall Street sold at Bonham's F1 Abu Dhabi auction about two weeks ago for $1.6M-ish.
What idiocy. One could just remake it with the same engine etc for much cheaper
beautiful car, and an even better story
That was an awesome story!
This is a real car story. So good.
This is probably the best car story I have ever heard. He bought a beautiful machine, drove it daily and really enjoyed it for years, then passed it on, with its rich history, for someone else to carry on its legacy that he continues to enjoy. Beautiful, feel good story.
This car looks SOOOOOO MUCH BETTER with out the wing 😮❤
The emotional attachment to said vehicle is the toughest thing to overcome. All the good times and the places you've seen with it. That's the main reason I keep my first vehicle till this day. I could never part with it. I've always said they would probably have to bury me with it. lol Although mine would never reach the amount you got for yours, I understand how life throws different things at you. You've owned it for quite awhile and hopefully the next owner will understand how much of an icon the vehicle is. Hope retirement treats you well! 👍
Amazing story by a truly passionate car guy!
Great story Ed. .
Best part of this story for me is that it was his daily driver! What a life! 😅
71 in a 70, thank God they stopped him for that 🤣🤣
Noone can stop real police work.
Sounds like Ohio. I hate driving through that state
@@sarahdell4042 I got a ticket there and the Trooper let me keep the pen he gave to sign the ticket. Mysteriously that pen didn't make it to the state line 😂
Great story, one of the most famous Countach's, along with the Gumball Rally cars.
I worked at a shop in Columbus Ohio called Evans automotive this car was there the entire time I worked there along with dozens of other exotics but this was always my favorite car not only because of the movie but because this was one of the few lambos that actually got driven and beaten on and came back to be fixed and didn’t just sit in some collectors garage
Beautiful car. Great story
I've owned my Corrado for 32 years, and im going to get choked up (just like this gentleman did) when it comes time to pass it onto the next caretaker. I feel his pain.
Only VW to get away with such feelings ✌️.
U can tell this guy is a true enthusiast when he knows all the same details about iterations of the versions, changes and such.
My friend had a yellow one in high school! 😳 I remember it took 50 bucks to fill the gas tank and that was ridiculous back then.
I just filled up my Lexus SUV for 60... that is wild!
i dont know how old you are but i grew up in perry hall. there was a italian food place called Milano's on satyer hill across from north plaza mall at perring and joppa. im born in '74 but from '81 to mid 80's the owner would bring his exotics every week, bb512 400i 308 gts1 Qv, jalpa and he brought an LM002 twice. they were the only exotics i saw in Balto. there was a dealer on liberty rd called Motor Coach who was a lambo importer the next place would have been in arligton VA american service center on Glebe rd. its so crazy now at hunt valley horsepower cars/coffee there are hundreds of exotics. you brought back those memories as so as you said you grew up in balto. one of our sons done well, congrats my friend. much love from baltimore. cheers
Amazing story thanks for sharing. What car did he replace it with ?
Such a beautiful car in person, seen at hunt valley cars and coffee
Listening to this without reading the title or thumbnail was amazing.
This was great!
I’ve always loved and wanted a Countach. They were always a few steps ahead of me financially though. The closest I got was an abandoned Testarossa that I actually got for 20k! What I did do to satisfy my Countach itch was to build a replica in the late 80’s on a tight budget. It got sold back in the day, but I fortunately bought it back in 2016. I refinished the interior in white leather with ultra rare OEM panels that I luckily came across. The beauty of a replica in todays crazy market is that I can actually drive it with no worries
Saw this baby at Sothebys the other day 🤩
Great video about a great car. Looks like it ended up selling for $1.655m.
Saw it on DDE's channel recently. Love hearing about the history behind the car
Which video?
@@vladimirchervenkov6949 actually I think it was Stradmans video
What a story! To hear someone talk about actually enjoying an exotic car. I hope to put 10,000 miles on my cars in a year. (:
Cool story bro. 🎉 cool car
The shot with Wolf of Wall Street projecting on the car is SOOO cool
This channel is the definition of 1st world people and their 1st world problems... and I'm here for all of it! ❤️VINwiki and all hail His Excellency Sir Ed
This is classic vinwiki
Awesome car & awesome movie! I think about any vehicle that’s white on white looks good 🔥
Great story!
Amazing (hist)story, super cool
Hello from New Glarus Wisconsin!
You made history and you preserved it imagine if the car was wrecked or stolen but it was well taken care of and someday it might be the only one left and when people see it they are going to want to know about it
Totally get why he sold it.. I recently sold a collector car far less valuable (a beautiful black C2 Corvette coupe) because it was too mentally taxing worrying about every little blemish they inevitably get just sitting there in the garage, not to mention dodging lunatics in traffic.
Beautiful ❤
What a great story and a great guy. Maybe a little paranoid at times, but i would be too if I owned a Countach. only question is what car will he buy next?
It's good to have the old school feeling to vin wiki with this story and this person
This story touched my soul! My dream as a kid was a ( first year) 1948 Harley.. I found one in a barn covered with a canvas when I was 17 ( The farmer's son never came back from Vietnam) I bought it for $150 and still have it now 46 laters. During Covid I did a complete nuts and bolts restoration.. He has now encouraged me to GET OUT and MAKE history with it ( not just preserve it)
What a story! This was awesome to eat dinner to..
If anyone deserves the Bull’s attention it’s this guy. Urus to his spec and a forever warranty for everything.
it seems like every story I hear about curated has them as good guys and a class act, a rarity in the world of car sellers
I love that you and only you know everything about your baby.. even if a stitch was worn in the leather.. I got an old custom bike and kno every inch.. I love when people say wow nice! ..but you should wash it.. lol dirt happens lol.. a friend of mine got awesome 70 chevelle trophy winning car.. and he's got one gold finish bolt amongst the bolts on his bumper.. and won't change it because he likes when someone notices.. conversation starter..😂
So glad you saved it, can't believe they were gonna crash it
Great video