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Whew! This 1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach is worth roughly P1.05-M

It takes 400 hours to build by hand
1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection
PHOTO: Amalgam Collection

Valentine’s Day has passed, and you’re still getting an earful for forgetting their present. Fear not! We’ve found the perfect way to make amends. In fact, we’ve found two. Amalgam Collection, known for creating bespoke 1:8 scale model cars, has just released a pair of handbuilt, intricately detailed Lamborghinis to come to your aid.

Both the Countach LP400 and the Revuelto are officially licensed products, and each of the 199 limited-run examples takes around 400 hours to complete. This alone should win you a few extra brownie points alongside your very best “I’m sorry” face, but even more so considering the price of £14,835 (roughly P1.05 million) for the vintage supercar and £12,185 (P859,000) for Lambo’s first hybrid. Wowza.

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

Let’s start with the Countach. Introduced in 1974 and equipped with a huge longitudinal-mounted 4.0-liter V12, just 151 of these LP400 models were ever built. In Amalgam’s 50cm-long form, you can choose between a Giallo Fly yellow or Rosso Red finish, while the doors, the headlights, the front compartment, and the rear engine cover are all operational.

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The alternative is the Revuelto, which officially entered production last summer and gave us plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the raging bull’s future. Amalgam says it can recreate any and every detail available from Lambo’s official options list—including paint codes. That sadly rules out British Racing Green then, we take it? Also, please don’t ask us why that chap is staring at it with so much tension, because we’ve no idea.

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Revuelto by Amalgam Collection

Sandy Copeman, founder of the company, said: “At Amalgam, we take great pride in our commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail and are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Automobili Lamborghini to bring these iconic vehicles to life as perfect large-scale models. Whether you’re a collector or a Lamborghini enthusiast, our models offer a unique opportunity to own a piece of automotive history.”

The Countach is ready for order now, while the Revuelto will be made available at some point later this year...if you can wait that long to present your token of apology. Maybe the man in the picture can’t, which explains the tension.

More photos of the 1:8 Lamborghini Countach and Revuelto by Amalgam Collection:

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Rosso Red by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Countach in Giallo Fly by Amalgam Collection

1:8 scale model of the Lamborghini Revuelto by Amalgam Collection

NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.

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PHOTO: Amalgam Collection
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