Most Recent addition to the Stable

Well it's not a Ferrari but it's a nice compliment to my Black on black stick shift F430! Among some exciting moments in life one of them can be seeing an anticipated new car come off a transporter. Earlier this year I took delivery of my 2014 LP560-2 Anniversario Limited Edizione which I had been trying to find the right one since they were newly released in 2014 with filled allocations going to U.S. owners.

My car was basically a brand new example with only a couple of thousand miles, and one initial break in service properly documented and logged by Lamborghini dealer as per service history documentation. Also included were all books, purchase records, accessories, warranties, and paperwork.

I put well over a thousand miles on the car already; when I first got it I reached for the keys often and kept driving her, leaving the other stable mates dormant. I love the fact that this is the last 6 speed manual Lamborghini ever to be made and a 560-LP car and rear wheel drive, makes the car very special since it's also the last Italian supercar with a stick shift gearbox, and I think that combined with its lightweight chassis, styling, striking Bianco Opalis special white paint specifically and only made for the Anniversary edition, and the red-diamond q-citura red stitched full black alcantera/suede interior all contribute to the experience of the car. What Lamborghini have essentially done is taken the interior of a Super Trofeo Stradale and styling cues of a Superleggera combined it with the engine of a 560 and the driveline of a stick shift rear wheel drive Balboni Edtion, and it all works so well together!

There were 100 of these cars built worldwide. Of those 100 only 30 were the rare 6 speed stick shift manual transmissions slated by Lamborghini to be the final stick shift cars ever. Of those 30, only 25 allocations were for the USA and those were all stick shift cars, with already very few LP cars made equipped with sticks, these 25 cars would round out the last Gallardos built with very late model serial numbers. Mine was one of the very last Gallardos built w serial number in 139xx range and 1 of the 25 that were allocated for American shores. I hope to enjoy driving, owning, and sharing the car at shows and events for years to come. Here are some pics taken by my friend and pro photographer Chris Walsh.
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Lol ... They are both very different .... The Lambo has some great torque and a slightly deeper raspier howl of the V10 while the Ferrari is a high pitch banshee whale! Both are equally stuff and uncomfortable long distance cars, my Aston DB9 with the V12 and also 6 speed stick shift is better duty for that. They both have the sublime gated shifter, carbon seats, and feels planted, the Lambo gets more attention while the F gets more thumbs ups and smiles. Clutch is great on both cars, Lambo is slightly less stiffer and runs through the gates slightly easier. Neither are hard cars to drive, but take a good driver to drive fast and get the most out of. Both have excellent performance ranges and driver feedback. Neither are as fast or quick as my Porsche GT2 original eurospec "widow-maker", also 6 spd stickshift and rear wheel drive with the epic twin turbo metzger engine, which I will describe with just one word... Violent.

 

Hi Glenn yeah I heard the Ferrari event was nice and Simeone museum is always a treat! My Aston Martin was there in the spring of 2013 for just over a month as part of the Aston Martin centennial exhibit they hosted for marque selection Best of Britian theme - 100 years of Aston Martin. I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Fred Simeone, what a knowledgable and great guy, truly a great enthusiast.

We gotta talk about carbon fiber please get back to me as soon as you can, another couple of makers have been in talks with me about products. Thanks Glenn always a pleasure.

 

^^^ thank you very much and everyone for the kind words, insights, questions and comments everyone.

I like to collect examples which are limited production, have something unique or specific to them, like final edition gated manual transmission, or limited homologation examples etc. Most of my cars are rear wheel drive with manual transmissions, to me the format exemplifies what a collectible sports car or race car should feel like, the main point being how does the car connect with the driver, what makes driving the car special, and how to hold on to that basic-ness of simple traditional no frills driving and the associated sounds and experiences. Even my race car a BMW CSL lightweight (1 of 120) is basic manual transmission with a short ratio gearbox, and 3.73 rear end gearing. This car is epic to drive and just feels right on the circuit. One day I will move to paddle shift cars and start adding those. My next goal is to add a Challenge Stradale and 458 Speciale.

 

At some point I'd like to do a review with the Lambo LP560-2, Porsche GT2, and Ferrari F430...each are stick shift and rear wheel drive...I think it'd be kinda cool to see the differences in each. They all have their own "personalities" that's for sure!

 

Thank you James, what are some of your favorites? Part of what makes this enthusiast/collecting hobby great is to find out what others enjoy as well.