Perhaps, but useful kitsch which is the best kind as this Breguet clock reminds us that time is money! Fortunately for the buyer of this Diablo, this expensive watch came pretty much free, as others point out the car didn't bring much of a premium even with it's low miles Over a century ago, some saw the work of a certain Peter Carl Fabergé as nothing more than expensive kitsch created to appeal to people who didn't know much about art Meanwhile, aren’t Breguet known for some state-of-the-art watches and clocks, along with an important automotive association via Bugatti et al? http://watchesbysjx.com/2016/02/breguet-acquires-clock-made-for-bugatti-royale-once-the-worlds-most-expensive-car.html Anyway, Ferrari were not the only ones to mount expensive Jaeger clocks as interior appointments, Maserati which you specialize in did so too - in the 3500 for example. The best LP400 I owned was the ex-Albert Silvera LP400 and I loved it's TAG Heuer dash-mounted clocks, as does the current owner. By the way, totally agree about the 350 GT, stunning car!
Joe, I was refering to THAT particular clock in the Diabolo. Its definitely not the best design of Breguet. As of the Fabergé work: done at a time when this was the taste of the happy few. Long gone now and can not compared to the Diabolo, a car that came around 70 years later. The TAG Heuer was a clock designed in the 60s/70s and so fits perfectly in an LP400. Yes, both Ferrari and Maserati sometimes got it wrong in taste - but this was in the 1960s (OK, we must not talk about the notorious Maserati Biturbo from the 8os. This -IMO- rather ugly clock that looks like being visually created in the times of the US Civil War has nuttin`to do in a 90s supercar!
the breguet clock was the most expensive option for a diablo at the time some were put even on LM002 AND i found out even the 20 or so built are not exactly the same...some have car VIN on and some not and even the models are slightly different so almost impossible to find one exactly the same as an other like it or not, eery single one of them was and still is an almost unique item as Walter, i was not a fan of them until i seen one in person so i bought the first one that came out at auction Image Unavailable, Please Login
It might be kitsch, but I like it for being rare and a bit silly. You will not find any of such unique options on post-Diablo models, it signifies an era. There was also a Philippe Charriol Diablo watch, limited to 1000, to commemorate the SVR racing series Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Your opinion is appreciated but FWIW the reason for my Fabergé reference was made simply to underscore the age-old undeniable adage, Taste is Subjective or, let me put it another universal way, Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder. I agree that the Breguet clock in the Diablo looks like a vintage piece from an earlier era, which is actually what I like about it, personally I would place it around the era of World War II, regardless, this reminds us of another saying, Good Design is Timeless. Thanks for sharing, interesting to know there were variances, if I bought a Diablo and it had a Breguet clock, I certainly would not get rid of it. Funny story - 20 years ago I had one of those watches and mine literally fell apart, cool watch though!
back to Auctions: Hollywood Wheels MARCH 9 - 10, 2018 http://hollywoodwheels.com/auction/amelia-island-select-2018/lots/1969-lamborghini-miura-s-bd8b6dd8-bd8b6dd8/ 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Same owner since 1971 Original Paint Original Pirelli CN12 tires VIN #3802 Engine #2541 Production #277 The second True Miura S produced out of 140
Bonhams Feb 8, 2018 1966 400GT 2+2 http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/357/?category=list&length=100&page=2 1968 Miura http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/378/?category=list&length=100&page=2 1974 Countach http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/366/?category=list&length=100&page=2 1996 Diablo http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/24882/lot/405/?category=list&length=100&page=2
RMSOTHEBYS Paris Feb 7, 2018 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0015-1967-lamborghini-400-gt-2plus2-by-touring/565920 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0009-1970-lamborghini-espada-series-ii-by-bertone/565523 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0082-1971-lamborghini-jarama-400-gt/632014 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0081-1985-lamborghini-jalpa/630257 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0084-1991-lamborghini-countach-25th-anniversary/634972 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0053-1996-lamborghini-diablo-se30/617002
RMSOTHEBYS Amelia https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AM18/Amelia-Island/lots/r0051-1991-lamborghini-lm002/641632 https://www.rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AM18/Amelia-Island/lots/r0052-2001-lamborghini-diablo-vt-60-se/641634
and YOU CAN BUY THIS ONE prior to it going to auction, save the Auction buy fees..... SWEET in today.. 1991 Lamborghini DIABLO. ONE owner from new with only 6,231 miles BOTH keys, all books, tools, wing...just a time capsule kept Diablo. I am doing new tires, battery, alignment and balance, all fluids, filters, fluids as well as a 15K major service to it prior to sale so it is as GOOD as it gets to drive and enjoy this appreciating asset. Open to pre-advertised offers. Just take a look at the two, comparable to this just sold at Scottsdale Auction for $197,500 and $192,000.00. These cars are for sure on the way up. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nice color combination for the 2wd; don't forget to adjust the turning signals as they are currently upside down, common mistake
I know we are going offtopic but I just did a bit of googling on the Breguet chronometer. I read one source that said that these were limited to 100 pieces, another one says 50 pieces. RM Sothebys says 21, which is an exact number, I don't know their source. Perhaps not all of them were actually installed, or some were installed in LM002. In addition, slightly different versions were used. What is interesting is that the number on the lower right seems to correspond with the chassis number end of the car for which the chronometer was originally ordered, so if it was removed at some point (or the order cancelled) it would theoretically be possible to find the original car that it belonged to. This is the only picture that I can find right now for LM002 Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, The VIN tells the story. My comment was tongue and cheek in reference to the MANY inaccuracies listed within descriptions of a lot of Countach listed for sale at auction houses over the years. How does that happen ? If they can't get the model year correct, when all you need to do is read the VIN, why would you believe anything else in the description ?
i have seen one in a diablo roadster also (not sure if original application or added at a later time though...) as for the VIN number on the clock: yes, exactly but few clocks have no number on it and the plate is empty. no idea if they were built for future orders or for post sale application...
Dont know anything about the LM<, however the SE, it was for sale at Lamborghini La Jolla for a while, it then was sold at Auction at Barrett Jackson in 2012 at Scottsdale. It is a CANADIAN car its not a USA car. I dont recall what it sold for, I think it hammered at $180 or so back then...here is the old add for it https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/2001-LAMBORGHINI-DIABLO-COUPE-116107
Correct. It can draw in more bidders. Case in point, I had my eyes on a 23 window bus estimated between $80-$110k at the Bonhams auction which seemed like a steal to me. It ended up going into a multi bidding war and hammered at $200k plus fees last weekend.
