‘Haunted’ Lamborghini Countach LP400: The 1977 Classic That Drove Itself in Scotland

Collector Simon Kidston had a bizarre experience with his iconic Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio. The Italian supercar moved on its own with no one at the wheel and crashed into a wall in Scotland.

Simon Kidston seems to live a pretty wonderful life. The British car collector and dealer owns and drives some of the greatest vehicles ever built. This passion is in his blood, as his uncle was one of the famous Bentley Boys. His collection, as a whole, is truly remarkable.

However, his 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio is undoubtedly a highlight. This model lacks the wild aero that would arrive just a few years later. Therefore, it presents as a vehicle closer to the original prototype.

The Paranormal Incident at the Castle

Kidston’s Countach appears to be a bit “haunted.” The car was parked outside a large residence in Scotland. Apparently, it started up and moved under its own power in the middle of the night. Kidston confirms no one was at the wheel. Additionally, he has security footage backing up his claims. The vehicle came to rest in a bush against a wall of the house.

The incident could have been much worse. Had the car veered more toward the passenger side, it would have smashed the nose. A bit more to the left, and it might have gone down a hill into a river. Thankfully, the Italian classic escaped serious damage. Kidston takes the incident in stride. There is a bit of damage on the underside of the chin. Nevertheless, this small scrape has already been repaired.

Italian Short Circuit vs. Scottish Ghost

So, what caused the car to head off on its own adventure? Despite the notion of Scottish ghosts looking for a joyride, the most likely explanation involves Italian wiring and wet Scottish weather. Kidston explained on his Instagram post:

“Our best guess is a short circuit due to extreme humidity…or a Scottish ghost.”

Kidston believes the electronics mingled with the wet air. The car was parked in gear. This might explain why the car moves forward, pauses, and eventually moves forward again. The Countach just wanted to run, even if it meant crashing into the side of a house in Scotland.