Murcielago, last of the mechanical Supercars

What about it makes it the last mechanical supercar? Like 98% of them have automated transmissions, all have electronic brake force distribution, ABS, and traction control.

Probably, early Diablos or even the last carbed Countach would be a better choice. But then again, that kind of title isn't even worth a plastic trophy.

 

To be fair the Diablo is a terrible driver that’s why special ones like the se30 still aren’t crazy money. If the Diablo was a good car they’d all be way more money than they trade at.

 

High 6 figures is still strong to me. I've ridden in 4-5 but only driven my own early RWD, and I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy it. And it is better than the Testarossa in every quantifiable way. Other than 'cupholder' space.

Harry also enjoyed it (jump to 17:20 for the opinions at the end)

 

As to OP, I think the market is firming up a bit, especially with the quick-turnaround manual conversions available. As a 'final manual' car, it's going to find a special place in history.

 

LOL

 

To be fair, the Diablo is a fantastic driver!

What did you find that requires you to be fair and rate the Diablo as a terrible driver, please do explain.

To me, in general, the main driver of 'value' of such cars is the following of the manufacturer. Porsche and Ferrari have vast and deep pools of followers..

And, the SE30 value is generally above any other Diablo model, recently, several trading for over $1m and pretty much every one produced is currently valued above original msrp (not including cars with branded titles).

 

I had many rides in a 1999 roadster my best friend owns over the years, its just a terrible ride, I've driven it a few times and I fully get why the diablo looks so good, is incredibly rare, and yet not that valuable. The murcielago is a great car, could be argued a manual SV is the best car ever made and if I was a betting man I would bet a manual SV should it ever appear at auction would post a silly figure. Think about it, there's 7 for the world? I know an SE30 right now for sale for $825k if you would like I can send it to you, I think it's 20k miles or so. For a car that's generally considered one of the rarest of the diablo and prob the most valuable aside from a GT, that isn't crazy money. I think it speaks to the lack of interest from buyers.

 

And...what? "terrible ride"...details? Exactly how was a "terrible ride"?

"I've driven it a few times"...details for "terrible driver", what was "terrible" ?

Sure, send me the details of the $825k SE30, thank you.