Lamborghini Diablo, 1991

Location: Auburn, Indiana

$99,000 USD | Sold

Lamborghini conceived and delivered the first mid-engined ‘supercar’ with the Miura in 1966 and through a succession of owners and repeated onslaughts by competitors, the company has kept itself at the forefront of this high-profile market segment. Lamborghini’s supercars set a standard that others have been hard-pressed to beat. They are certainly at the cutting edge of automobile design in regards to their interpretation of what is expected in a top supercar.

The Diablo was introduced in 1991 under Lamborghini’s brief period of Chrysler ownership, preserving but refining its layout, smoothing out the body’s humps and bumps, and improving occupant accommodations. Produced between 1990 and 2001, Lamborghini’s mid-engined Diablo was the first car by the manufacturer capable of attaining a top speed in excess of the magic 200-mph mark.

Presented in white over black leather, this Diablo has only 11,500 miles and is fully equipped with climate control, power door locks, power windows, remote trunk release and foglamps. This is a rear wheel drive Diablo with the 48-valve, 5.7-liter V-12 engine that is rated at 492 horsepower and 428-lb/ft of torque. This powerful unit is matched with a five-speed transmission; when you are in the cockpit with the engine singing its special tune, you will know that you must be ready for an onslaught of speed. The Lamborghini rides on 17-inch factory alloy wheels and speed-rated Pirelli tires, and it also features interior luxury appointments that remind you that you are driving a very special machine.

Another unforgettable aspect of this Marcello Gandini styling is the front-hinged vertical doors that are immediately noticed and always a topic of conversation. When new, this Diablo would have been priced at $240,000, but is a true bargain in today’s market for Italian styling and iconic performance.

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