Lamborghini Murciélago, 2003
Lamborghini Murcielago I
Lamborghini Murcielago I•
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€250,320 | Sold
- Estate of Maître Etienne Leandri
- Monegasque registration document
- Chassis no. ZA9BC10E03LA12479
- One owner, 10,905 km from new
- Sold new in Monaco, with manuals
- Rare manual gearbox
- Superb “Blu Hera” colour
“Bat” is the meaning of “Murciélago.” From its launch, this Lamborghini laid claim to the marque’s prestigious history: it was one of the fastest supercars of its era, exceeding 330 km/h thanks to its 6.2-litre, 580 hp V12. Its design was innovative too, with Luc Donckerwolke successfully creating a highly distinctive style that continues to influence current Lamborghinis. The Murciélago belongs to the last generation of supercars that could be ordered with a manual gearbox as standard. The E-Gear transmission became an available option with the arrival of the LP640 in 2006.
Taken with the aesthetics of this new model—so much so that he was willing to add a Lamborghini to his collection of Ferraris—our collector ordered a new example from SAM Twelve in Monaco. Wanting a change from the red of his Ferraris, he opted for a restrained “Blu Hera” finish paired with a black leather interior. The Murciélago was delivered on 8 August 2003. Its first service, at 2,500 km, was carried out by Global Garage on 30 March 2004; on 21 July 2016, when the car had covered 10,866 km, it was entrusted to Lamborghini Menton. Today, it has just 10,905 km from new and is in exceptionally well-preserved condition, rare for this model.
It comes with all its manuals, including the stamped service book. The toolkit, a pair of “Lamborghini” stamped gloves still in their plastic wrapping, the original bulb box and the puncture repair kit are all still in the front trunk. Today, the Murciélago represents an intriguing blend of collectability and avant-garde design—in short, the best of both worlds! Monegasque title - One owner and 10,905 km from new - Sold new in Monaco, manuals - Rare manual gearbox - Superb “Blu Hera” colour. The word “Murciélago” means “bat.”
From the outset, this Lamborghini laid claim to the marque's prestigious history: it was one of the fastest supercars of its day, with a top speed of over 330 km/h thanks to a 580 bhp 6.2-litre V12 engine. It also boasted innovative styling, designed by Luc Donckervolke, who succeeded in imposing a very personal style still apparent in current Lamborghinis. The Murciélago was one of the last generation of supercars that could be ordered as standard with a manual gearbox. The E-Gear transmission only became an option with the arrival of the LP640 in 2006.
Attracted by the aesthetics of this new model, to the point of accepting a Lamborghini among his Ferraris, our collector ordered a new example from SAM Twelve in Monaco. Wanting something different from the red of his Ferraris, he opted for a restrained “Blu Hera” shade with a black leather interior. The Murciélago was delivered to him on 8 August 2003. The first service, at 2,500 km, was carried out by Global Garage on 30 March 2004; then, at 10,866 km, the car was entrusted to Lamborghini Menton on 21 July 2016. Today it has covered just 10,905 km from new and is presented in exceptionally well-preserved condition, rare for this model.
The car comes with all its manuals, including the stamped service book. The toolkit, the pair of “Lamborghini” stamped gloves still in their plastic wrapping, the original bulb box and the puncture repair kit are still in the front trunk. Today, the Murciélago represents an interesting synthesis of collectability and avant-garde design—in short, the best of both worlds! Photos © Kevin Van Campenhout
Cost
1,029,947 AED
