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The worst supercars we've ever driven, including the Lamborghini Countach #146

Season 1, Ep. 146

Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss the most disappointing exotic they have ever tested, including the Countach, Lamborghini Aventador and Ferrari 360 Spider. But which Porsche makes the list? They also chat about the most intriguing cars that will go under the hammer at Bonhams' auction in Paris this week.

Find out more about Bonhams' Paris sale here – https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27987/les-grandes-marques-du-monde-a-paris/

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