Advise on Ideal Lamborghini Collection

why would you bother.

what a mess.

 

Pretty good list..

The Diablo GT, yes 80 built, but only 78 made it to the Public...NOT for USA, however I know of 5 GT cars in the USA, ONE I have the #73 Metalic Black, currently with about 5K KMS on it.

I also have the Miura S, LP400 Periscopa, CT 400 S-1, 1986 Ct QV DD (down draft carb), Black LM 002 "AMERICAN" one of the last off the line, Diablo 1994 SE 30 in red 2K miles, 1996 SVR 1 of 32, 1999 GTR 1 of 30, 3 Diablo 6.0 SE #13, #15 and #19........

 

Gus, I will keep m ears open, I suggest the MY03 Murcie, due to it feels faster, you can only get them in 3 peddels, are a great value and are becoming increaly harder to find...The SV with decals are super hard to find.....

 

There are cars that you could justify a restoration on. A Murci or a Gallardo aren't in that group (it sounds like you are really doing crash repair). They're still making them and depreciation hasn't even started yet.

You might be better off just selling the Murci as a "parts car" rather than wasting time and money on a new frame.

 

Miura SV
Countach 2 valve variation
LM002
Diablo SE30

 

For me with out getting redundant on some models Early Countach (P400) a 25th Countach, Diablo (30th) a 25th roadster, GT a 6.0, Murci and a LP640. That would be my ideal Lambo fever collection

 

Here is a good Wikipedia article on the different variations on the Diablo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamborghini_Diablo

Don't forget about buying a Lamborghini tractor!!!!

 

I'm no Lamborhini specialist, and a perfect collection would obviously have one of each, but I'd say just get the ones you like. The Louvre has a lot of amazing art, but they also have even more that I don't look twice at (what I call the 'trinkets wing' hehe.) Different strokes for different folks.

 

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Gustan:



I do not own a Lamborghini but I wanted to address the premise of your question,”ideal Lamborghini collection." If one eliminates the word "Lamborghini" then you are asking people a subjective question but it may not meet your objective.

You may want to consider the following:

What is your overall objective?
What kind of museum do you want to have?
What kind of collection best suits your personality/ambition?
What inspires you about automobiles and particularly the one's you enjoy collecting?
and so forth.

This will, in my opinion best guide you in your endeavor. I think one individual said "follow your heart" and that you should.


good luck

 

Diablo GT is a MUST!
SE30
6.0
Miura SV
Countach LP400 S

etc, etc, etc

Reventon if at all possible?

 

One thing is clear, you need to have a Diablo in your "collection".

Get what you WANT and not what people tell you to get on internet forums. If you just want to wow the crowd go get a Reventon and be done with it...


Good luck, hope you don't get troubled in your choices.

 

I'm probably repeating others, but regarding the GT and the SE30, these are very limited-made cars with exceptional performance. The Diablo GT is about as close to a road-legal Lamborghini race car as you'll get. Produces just 25Hp short of 600Bhp, and being RWD, it is easily the meanest Diablo to grace the roads.

The SE30 is a 30th Anniversary car that produces 525Bhp, and is also RWD. They're given a bit different look from other Diablos such as the slanting front spoiler, and an engine cover very similar to the Murcielago's, unlike other Diablos. The reason the Jota edition is so special is due to the rarity, and power.
The SE30 Jota is also one of the most powerful Diablos ever made. The car has a 595Bhp over the SE30's 525Bhp, and the car's open exhaust remains the reason for its illegality for the streets. You can spot a Jota edition by its 2 large intakes over the roof as well.

LamboRegistry states the Jota was $300K MSRP, although the rarity of them has probably made them worth around $400K+. 0-60 in 3.7 sec, and a suspected top speed of 211Mph.

 

Some great opinions. If it were me, I would most definately be focusing on the rarer of the breed which would include the Silhouette for sure, the LM, Jalpa, a good Espada (for its importance to keeping Lambo alive, much like the Jalpa), A Periscopa Countach, a Lowbody car, and an DD Anniversary car. A 350 Gt is highly desirable given it was the first go at it for Lambo. A Miura, any Miura but probably the SV even though it isn't the rarest of them, it is the best. I would also add a 2wd Diablo and as other have suggested some of the more rare iterations of the Diablo. To me, the Gallardos and Murcies are very nice but not significant as indicative of the Lambo philosophy as some of the earlier cars. A Reventon would be cool but I would rather have several Gallardos or Murcies for that price than one Reventon. But if it is not about Cash, there are lots of those cars around and only 20 Reventons.
Have fun with it. I believe all of the earlier to mid 90's cars are going to increase in value steadily for the next while.

 

Gus,

Yes it is still a Diablo aesthetically but its lighter,more powerful and overall faster/handles better ( same recipe as the Challenge Stradale vs 360 Modena ). Also its rare at only 80 worldwide..

Here is a video of the GT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuHmiLczWGE

Its probably the rawest of them all bar the SVR/GTR ( which are race cars sometimes converted for road use , Roy has one in Captain America livery..)

 

I wouldnt get anymore murcie as you already have a 6.2 and a 6.4 . Maybe order the upcoming Murcielago SV ?

No Diablo 6.0 SE either. Ridiculous car that is limited only by its paint..Same car as the regular 6.0 but more expensive.

 

Reventon

Gallardo SL

Countach

Diablo GT

LP640 SV (Roy says its on the way!)

and of course...















Joes favorite car an SV

 

You are incorrect on the 6.0 SE...

Yes the main diff is the special paint, either in a Metalic Brown or a Gold..a few RHD drive cars to England were in off colors....however, there are QUITE a few other items only on the SE

1) Electric seats

2) Different grade leather interior

3) Differnt Stich and seat pattern, perferated on both seats

4) Differnt CF weave, done in Titanium weave not the standard blue color weave

5) Titanium shifter nob and shorter throw

6) Upgraded Brembo brakes

7) Upgraded brake calipers with "Lamborghini" logo not "brembo" name plate

8) Slightly lower suspension point, (approx 1/2 lower than standard 6.0)

9) Different gearing tranny for faster acceleration (choice of 2 settings from the factory)

10) Light wieght Magniuseum engine head covers in Gold (for weight savings)

11) Different front coupling VT gear for faster acceleration

12) Further tuned factory exhaust

13) Numbered cars, plaque in drivers side rear window

The 6.0 SE is a bit lighter, from other weight savings, has faster gearing and produces a few more HP...the colors may not be for everyone...but the car is the ultimate for the Diablo 6.0 line IMO and I can say that until you have seen the Chocalte Metalic Brown in person...well NO picture will ever do it justice!!

 

Gus, why not take these two salvage title cars and turn them into track cars? if you've already gutted them why bother putting it back to stock as you're not going get anywhere near what you have in them, might as well install rolls cages,NOS etc and have some fun with the damn things!

 

Andrew: I can see from you posts in recent times that even though you were brought up on Ferraris (perhaps because of your dad and his Ferraris), you are a Lamborghini admirer. Thats great...

But, I can also see that whilst doing a great job reading and researching the various models, you have a ways to go.

Every model of Lamborghini in fact has DOZENS of differences over another model. In fact, with Lamborghinis up till the Murcielago, no 2 cars have EXACTLY the same in spec, and this is without question, the older you go back in time. In general the cars are much more rarer than Ferraris, and they were built by a small bespoke company, until Audi got involved.

To give you jut one example: the Annivesario Countach is not just a QV with a body kit and split rims on it. In fact, there are a couple HUNDRED small changes and upgrades over the QV that cover suspension, electronics, mechanicals, cosmetics, interior etc etc. Same thing with the 6.0 SE. But an owner has already pointed this out to you...

My tip to you is that unlike with Ferrari, there are no hard-and-fast production rules with the older Lamborghinis and you REALLY have to know your subject matter to discuss it correctly. Unlike Ferrari, this information is unlikely to always be readily available in print and the only way to acquire it is often with experience of being around the cars, or actual ownership.

Anyway, its good to see you are a Lambo fan. As are lots of dyed-in-the-wool Ferraristi, who surreptitiously slip over here to Lamborghini chat to read without telling their friends. Its OK, they are welcome ;-)

JS

 

Gus,

The ultimate Lambo collection is whatever YOU feel it is! Like Joe says follow your heart. What makes the hair on your neck stand up when you see it in your garage and fire it up would be the cars to have IMO.


I know that Roy's GT, SVR and GTR Diablo's are incredible and they do it for me. Especially the Blk GT. What a sound!

Mike

 

Say what??

-mick

 

Yes, I was suprised as well...ASK Steve at www.drivenexotics.com

when we had to replace the gear coupling on the VT on #15, the Gold SE, still at his shop....it was a totaly different part number and the gears are different, I think he was a suprised as I was. Of course the factory did not have one in stock so it took for ever to get one from them, not sure what they did...made a new one or what..but soon it will be done.

 

the guy with all the right answers is right down the street.