“The Cannonball Run” Countach LP 400 S turns 45

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Countach LP 400 S that starred in the movie “The Cannonball Run” we reunited Adrienne Barbeau and Tara Buckman, the two actresses who won the film’s titular race, for the first time since the movie’s release on 19 June 1981.

The scenes from this cult movie became such a legendary reference among car lovers that the Countach became one of the very few vehicles registered at the Library of Congress, one of the most respected institutions in the United States.

Take a seat and enjoy the video.

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[AnOldPunkInParadise]

The levels of hotness between these two women & that car as a kid, you have no idea

[Snarge]

So many from that movie are not with us anymore. It's nice to see Adrienne and Tara still around living their lives.

[MetalJesusRocks]

I remember seeing this movie in the theater with my dad in 1981...and yes, the two girls in the Lamborghini Countach was amazing and I'll never forget it!

[bongolepasta]

Probably the most beautiful car ever created by Lamborghini

[dirkhge]

Oh wow, what a joy to see the two hot ladies and the legendary Canonball Countach again! Presented by Lamborghini itself! The opening scene always gives you goosebumps when you hear the screaming twelve-cylinder engine.
I saw the Lamborghini Countach for the first time in a tiny showroom in my hometown of Düsseldorf at the end of the 1970s and was and still I am in love with the Countach. The hottest car ever on wheels. As beautiful as the new Lamborghinis are, they are also fast and modern. But, no other car can match the original Countach design and engine sound. Thank you for this beautiful memory!

[thedrivebygg]

Thanks Lamborghini, to this day its still my favourite beginning to a movie, and its great to see these lovely ladies again. Shame this video was so short.

[pscurti]

I met both of these lovely ladies and they autographed my 55 MPH Speed Limit sign.

[ivorharden]

The intro alone was the best advertising Lamborghini had in the 80s.

[stevesun]

WOW, I Love this Lamborghini Countach and it’s always a Legend!

[Treetopflyer]

Amazing that most of the cast is now sadly gone. Not only are these two still alive but they look great!

[tillscheller]

This scene became an iconic and defining moment of everyone born in the 80s, I saw it in the early 90s where the movie re-run frequently. The staggering fact about the Countach is not only the way it looks, but how it was relevant for more than 30 years. These two ladies have been the fever dream for many young lads (I was too young to understand the implications), however props to Lambo staff to acknowledge the significance, this movie actually still has.

[IwillBwaiting]

Oh wow! Yes the car was great but together with these two loveley women it stepped up to another level.
Had a lot of laughs watching the movie and never forgot any of the 3 models. Good to see them re-united once again! Love from the Netherlands!

[Blakehenry]

All three of you stole my heart when I was a kid.

[turnnburn]

Love this! Best opening of a movie... stole my soul, still have this movie on DVD

[yyzsupra]

That was well done. No bs, nice ladies and well spoken. Pro.

[YouPrem-iokf]

Wonderful! Nice to see the two coolest ladies of their time again!

[vettebecker]

The countach has always been my favorite Lamborghini!! I was one of the kids growing up that had multiple posters hanging in his room ❤❤

[Paul_F_C]

Absolutely awesome to see them with the car as a young teen at the time it was an epic movie for me

[deldridg]

Watched this with the kids again last week, had them rolling on the ground in stitches. My son always talks about the opening scene. At 14 he appears to be more interested in the car, but speaking for myself, it was a great scene on all fronts... This car hasn't aged at all and Adrienne and Tara still look as lovely as ever!

[SoCalFreelance]

Absolutely right, that opening sequence is iconic. 🔥🎬📽