Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

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With more power and a lower drag coefficient than the Countach, the
Lamborghini Diablo easily eclipsed its forebear, exceeding 200mph
(322kmh) on test. More importantly, its acceleration and top speed figures
were marginally better than those of the Ferrari F40. The Diablo though,
was not a limited edition model like the latter, but a series production car
with a luxuriously appointed interior reÅecting its designers intention to
produce a civilised Gran Turismo as suited to city streets and motorways
as the racetrack. Its UK launch price was pitched at just under £153,000,
making the Diablo one the world's most expensive cars. Four-wheel drive
Diablo VT and Targa-style open roadster versions soon followed and then
came the Diablo SE (Special Edition) only 150 examples of which were built
to celebrate Lamborghini's 30 years as a car manufacturer.

Designed to appeal more to the enthusiast driver, a simpler and lighter two-
wheel drive Diablo SV (Super Veloce) was introduced in 1995 and came
with a 510bhp engine despite being cheaper that the standard Diablo.
Other SV changes included an adQustable rear spoiler, different lighting, a
ducted engine lid and larger diameter front brakes.

This stunning Diablo SV was delivered new to Lamborghini GB on
the 3rd January 199 finished in Blue Scuro with Snowcorn hide
interior, and is believed to be one of only three 199 models with
this colour combination.

The interior is most impressive, boasting half leather/half Alcantara trim,

with door sills, centre console, steering wheel cowl, and dashboard

surround in carbon fibre. A Focal Audio sound system and navigation

package complete the picture.

Externally, 1272 boasts a equally generous specification, being factory

fitted with SE30Monterey Edition side skirts and rear bumper, colour

coded adQustable rear spoiler, carbon-fibre rear light surrounds, and

twin fog lamps. A sports exhaust is fitted also but the original catalytic

converters come with the car.

The Diablos first two services were carried out by main dealers, since

when it has been looked after by Lamborghini specialists Carrera Sport,

who undertook an engine-out service in August 2015. There are service

invoices available for every year from 2001 to March 2015 showing that no

expense has been spared in keeping this car in fine fettle. The Lamborghini

also comes with an extensive history file containing the V5C registration

document, copies of previous V5Cs, owner's manual, service manual,

sundry service invoices, and a quantity of expired MoT certificates. The

current odometer reading is 50,605 kilometres (approximately 31,446

miles). A 200mph supercar that turns heads wherever it goes, this beautiful

Diablo SV is every enthusiast's dream.

£200,000 - 250,000

€230,000 - 290,000