Its not Lamborghini.... But I had no idea these cars were worth this kind of money!!! Mike $12.5 million + commission Image Unavailable, Please Login
so total is 2,475,000 USD, I watch it too as a friend of mine was the outbidder by phone ! there is a conclusion since Amelia 2015 auction which has sold #4884 SV for 2,310,000 USD : SV market value has not raised so much since january 2015...
It's arguably the most special car of the last 40yrs, a latter day 250 gto. In my opinion, if anything is worth the money it's getting these days it's the McLaren F1.
Is this (chassis 4906) a world record at auction for a SV? 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone | Monterey 2015 | RM Sotheby's Also thinking of when we discussed Miuras approaching $1 mill. USD. Back in 2011 I believe... What's next? Image Unavailable, Please Login
1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' @ RM Sotheby's in Monterey To be auctioned on Saturday, August 15, 2015 Lot 326 Estimate $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 Chassis no. 1120172 Engine no. 1120174 Two Canadian owners from new, with fascinating ownership history Beautifully restored to original specifications by marque specialist Rare early Periscopio example; retains its original engine Second in Class at the 2013 Pebble Beach Concours dElegance According to information sourced from Lamborghini, the Countach presented here, chassis number 1120172, is the 86th LP 400 produced. It was finished when new in the striking and desirable shade of Blu Tahiti over a Tobacco-colored interior and was fitted with air conditioning and two external rearview mirrors. The car was completed on December 22, 1975, and delivered to Carrie Eugene, the official Lamborghini dealer and importer in Canada, on January 29, 1976. The Countachs first owner was Paul Marshall, of Toronto, Ontario. While most original Lamborghini owners are naturally very interesting people, few were more interesting than Marshall. Though a paraplegic, Marshall did not let his disability stop him from enjoying his new Countach. Marshall had hand controls installed and drove the car frequently around his native Toronto, where the spaceship-like Countach was an otherworldly sight during the waning days of disco. The cars current custodian, also a resident of Toronto, purchased the Countach from Paul Marshall through a friend in the early 1990s. He continued to use the car regularly for the next few years. After purchasing a 1989 Countach, the current owner decided to place the Periscopio into static storage, following a full restoration. The Lamborghini was properly stored in a climate-controlled facility, with the fluids drained, and there it remained for the next 20 years. After nearly two decades of storage, the Countach was awoken from its slumber to be shown to the world at concours events. Prior to its presentation, the car was entrusted to a Lamborghini specialist in Toronto to be brought back to life. Its first concours outing was then the renowned Pebble Beach Concours dElegance in 2013. The owner reports that the car drove wonderfully throughout the tour, and it quickly earned the judges admiration. On Sunday, the Countach placed Second in a hotly contested Lamborghini class. The car returned home to Canada following the show, where it has resided to this day. More recently, the Countach was featured in an episode of Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, along with fellow comedian Jim Carrey. As the earliest and rarest iteration of the iconic Countach, it is no surprise that the LP 400 Periscopio is the most desirable iteration over the models 16-year production run. Its design remains almost uninterrupted from that of the original concept that created such a commotion at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. Today, the Countach still garners as much attention as it did when new, and this particular example is surely one of the finest in existence. This spectacular Countach is in incredible condition throughout, including its original engine, and there is no doubt that it is ready for both further concours events and enjoyment on the open road. Furthermore, this occasion marks just the second time this Lamborghini has changed hands, making it a truly unique opportunity. ADDENDUM Please note that due to California emissions this vehicle will need to be purchased by a dealer or out-of-state resident. 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP 400 'Periscopio' | Monterey 2015 | RM Sotheby's Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thought you kept notes of all and every previous sales, Olivier �� Perhaps others can chime in? Joe? Looks like a VERY nice car! Image Unavailable, Please Login
probably Joe yes, very nice car, but not original color interior as it should have been "nero" according to factory records... easy to modify for a budget of 15.000 at Paratelli or Finest-Care !
Very interested in what this car brings. Urracos and Jalpas have jumped tremendously,steady, and have not leveled off or come down. I 've turned down several sub 15k Jalpas. Derek in OR got his dirt cheap and has already torn down the motor all the way. Remember the sliver one in Greenwich CT with Bravo wheels? Think it sold for under 40k and it was beautiful. I also would like to see a Silhouette cross the block and see what that would bring. I could have bought a brown one for 50k or so in 2011.
they definitely are a bargain considering their numbers and counterparts of the era. i think its just going to take two guys at one auction to set a precedent and they will take off like a few other cars have in the past
Yah, definitely will be interesting. I drove an '83 Jalpa around for a couple of hours and I will just say that it was the biggest pile of crap I've ever put my hands on. Driving a moving truck would have been more satisfying. Anybody paying above 6 figures for this car is a collector with no intention of doing anything but staring at it. Drive it and you will be soooooooo disappointed, I promise.
i do not get that feeling when driving my jalpa.. but with any old exotic, its all about how people take care of them.
well i think that is the point of these cars now. nobody really care how they drive and thus original mechanics is no longer a problem. They go into collections not to be driven. even 308 selling at 6 digits figures are no longer driven, obviously.
Some incorrect details, for example in the image you posted, that's not a Miura steering wheel, and the rear panel needs to be reworked and proper SV lights affixed etc. All these details are not hard to correct, a nicely-restored car, but not perfect. This result defines today's market, people paying a lot of money for less-than-perfect cars. Seems a bit desperate to me, but all-in-all a strong result.
And yes, I do keep notes of all auction sales, and more besides. It makes for very interesting data, but again, I thank you for starting and maintaining this thread, a wonderful idea.
looks like its a rough day. nothing is getting even close to the estimates Image Unavailable, Please Login
Mecum Monterey August 15th 2015 1999 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT ROADSTER Lot S154 Blu Scuro/white VIN: ZA9RU31B0XLA12406 ESTIMATE: $325,000 - $375,000 - 9,018 original miles - Believed to be 1 of 28 sold in the United States - Believed to be 1 of 63 of world production - 5.7 Liter V-12 engine - Factory-rated at 530 HP - 5-speed gated manual gearbox - All-wheel drive - Two owner car - Original window sticker - $11,000 optional Blu Scuro paint - $4,800 optional sport gear ratio - Optional chrome plated wheels with gold accents - Optional rear wing - Original books and manuals - Tool kit - Emergency parts kit - High performance X-Merg exhaust - Clean CarFax - Dealer serviced with records - Original Alpine stereo system - Hydraulic front lift system This superb example of a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster is colored with a shimmering $11,000 optional Blu Scuro paint job and finished in a rich White leather interior. Showing only 9,018 original miles and equipped with a $4,800 optional sport gear ratio, this is one of only 28 Diablo VT Roadsters believed to be sold in the United States, with only 63 produced worldwide. The two-owner, all-wheel-drive beast is powered by a 5.7L V-12 that is factory-rated at 530 horsepower. It features a 5-speed gated manual gearbox, optional chrome-plated wheels with gold accents, optional rear wing, high-performance X-Merg exhaust, original Alpine stereo system, original window sticker, original books and manuals, tool kit, emergency parts kit, CarFax and dealer service records. This is a golden opportunity to own a rare, wind-in-your-hair, V-12-powered Lamborghini. https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/CA0815-219975/0/1999-Lamborghini-Diablo-Vt-Roadster/5-Speed/ Image Unavailable, Please Login
Not for Mecum. Add up the fees alone on that Jalpa. 10% buyers plus sellers? Does the 80k includes the premium? The car auction business looks pretty lucrative.
