2004 Lamborghini Gallardo - Manual

Highlights

• Desirable gated manual transmission

• Fantastic service history

• Coming from 8-year cherished ownership

• Naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10

• Upgraded LP560 bumpers and lights

• Tubi exhaust system

Overview

There are certain ingredients that make a great Lamborghini: outrageous styling, a spine-tingling soundtrack, serious performance and just the right amount of theatre. The Gallardo delivers all of these in abundance, but perhaps its greatest achievement was bringing something rather unexpected to the party: genuine usability, impressive reliability and a level of build quality that would have been difficult to imagine in earlier generations of the marque.

The first Lamborghini developed under Audi ownership, the Gallardo successfully combined all the Italian drama and visual extravagance you would expect with a welcome dose of German engineering. Its naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 produces around 500bhp, delivered through all four wheels, making for a genuinely formidable supercar. Apart from outright pace, the Gallardo is beautifully balanced, immensely capable and surprisingly rewarding to drive, adding a degree of finesse to Lamborghini's traditionally uncompromising recipe. Little wonder it became the marque's best-selling model at the time, laying the foundations for the success that followed.

Finished in the wonderful Ebonyschwarz Pearl (Black Pearl), this particularly desirable example has also seen some welcome improvements, including LP560 front and rear bumpers and LP560 LED rear lights, bringing a more modern look to the Gallardo. With both interior and exterior trim in excellent condition, this Lamborghini also benefits from upgraded wheels, suspension, exhaust, carbon fibre airboxes and an engine remap. Alongside the very comprehensive service history, perhaps the most significant detail is the legendary six-speed gated manual gearbox.

Manual Gallardos are a relatively rare find, with fewer than 10% of production believed to have left the factory with three pedals. While an exact UK production figure is difficult to establish, there is no question that this is a particularly desirable specification, combining the theatre of Lamborghini's V10 with the involvement of a proper manual transmission.

With naturally aspirated V10 supercars becoming an increasingly rare breed, and manual examples rarer still, this is an increasingly appealing opportunity to acquire a very special piece of Lamborghini history, which will be an absolute pleasure to own.

History and Documentation

• V5C is present and in the vendor's name

• UK registered 5th October 2004

• MOT valid until 20th May 2027

• Current MOT passed with no advisories

• Owner’s manual present

• Two keys included

• Tracker fitted

• Indoor car cover

• Locking wheel nut

• Comprehensive collection of invoices for work carried out

• Additional work carried out by specialists alongside regular servicing, which is detailed in the paperwork

• Stamped service book

• Services carried out at Lamborghini main dealers and motorsport specialists

• Services carried out as follows: 23rd November 2005 @ 5,584 miles, 4th October 2006 @ 13,794 miles, 18th October 2007 @ 16,775 miles, 9th October 2008 @ 18,831 miles, 16th October 2009 @ 22,489 miles, 5th November 2010 @ 26,868 miles, 7th November 2011 @ 28,789 miles, 12th November 2012 @ 29,565 miles, 21st July 2014 @ 33,839 miles, 8th October 2015 @ 38,775 miles, 11th July 2017 @ 41,511 miles, 9th August 2019 @ 43,444 miles, 20th September 2020 @ 44,815 miles, 14th August 2021 @ 46,025 miles, 25th July 2023 @ 48,625 miles, 28th August 2024 @ 50,393 miles, 21st August 2025 @ 50,773 miles, 16th June 2026 @ 51,946 miles

• The registration number V10 WAP is included with the sale

• HPI clear

• ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Full black leather interior

• Electric seats

• The seats are in good condition with just light signs of age

• Both door panels are free from damage

• The leather dashboard is in excellent condition with no damage

• Carbon fibre upgrade gear surround (original is included)

• Carbon and suede Superleggera steering wheel

• The suede on the steering wheel does have some signs of age, as you often see with a suede wheel

• Gated manual gear shifter

• The odometer shows that just 54,316 miles have been covered

• No engine warning light displayed

• Dual climate control

• Electric mirrors

• Electric windows

• Original factory head unit with boot-mounted 6-disc CD multi-changer and satellite navigation

• Alcantara headlining is in excellent condition

• Carpets are in good, clean condition

• Fitted mats are in place, which are free of excessive wear

• The luggage compartment is clean and tidy with the original tool kit, including Lamborghini leather gloves

• Trickle charger cable and Lamborghini battery conditioner included

Exterior

• Finished in Ebonyschwarz Pearl (Black Pearl)

• The Gallardo’s paintwork presents well

• Front-end PPF

• There are some minor stone chips to the bumper and bonnet and a small scuff on the passenger-side rear quarter just above the bumper, which could possibly be polished out

• The panel gaps align as you would expect

• All windows are in excellent condition and free from any noticeable scratches

• Headlights are in good order with no cracks to the lenses

• Upgraded LP560 front bumper with carbon fibre front central lip

• Carbon fibre side skirts

• Upgraded LP560 LED rear lights

• Upgraded LP560 rear bumper and back panel

• All original bumpers, rear lights, wiring and heat shields are included

• Lamborghini 19-inch Callisto alloy wheels are in excellent condition

• Pirelli P Zero tyres with plenty of tread remaining

• The rear tyres were replaced in 2026

• The underside is in excellent condition following a refresh carried out by Anthony Seddon Racing in 2023

Mechanical

• 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V10

• Factory figures are approximately 493 bhp and 376 lb-ft of torque

• This Gallardo will produce more power thanks to some performance upgrades

• Engine remap in 2020

• Carbon fibre airboxes; originals are included

• Cat bypass with Tubi exhaust system fitted at around 25,000 miles

• The vendor tells us there is no bore scoring or significant oil use

• Starts and runs with no issues reported

• Regular oil changes, which are documented in the paperwork

• Spark plugs replaced in 2025

• New battery fitted in 2023

• Other parts replaced during the ownership include lambda sensors, low-pressure power steering hose, power steering peg drive, oil cooler and air conditioning condenser

• Latest LP560 clutch and release bearing fitted at 39,000 miles

• Transmission oil replaced in 2024

• Gears are easily selected with no issues reported

• All-wheel drive

• ABS and ESP

• A comprehensive underside refresh was carried out in 2023, which included the Koni dampers being sent back to the Koni factory in Holland for a full rebuild

• No front lift because of the upgraded Koni suspension setup

• New front discs were also fitted, the rear discs were skimmed, and new Lamborghini pads were fitted

Summary

This UK-registered 2004 Lamborghini Gallardo, finished in Ebonyschwarz Pearl, comes with a cherished six-digit registration number, V10 WAP, two keys, an MOT valid until May 2027, a clear HPI check and a stamped service book detailing 18 services, alongside extensive specialist invoices, which include a full underside refresh in 2023.

Powering the all-wheel-drive supercar is a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V10 paired with a desirable gated manual transmission, showing 54,316 miles on the odometer. Highlights include recent major mechanical work, including an LP560 clutch upgrade at 39,000 miles, an engine remap, a Tubi exhaust system with cat bypass, and carbon fibre airboxes.

Visually, the car features LP560-style front and rear bumpers, LED tail lights, carbon fibre side skirts, and 19-inch Callisto alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero tyres, with all original factory bodywork parts included.

A genuine supercar that the vendor, a now-retired doctor, has thoroughly enjoyed over his eight years of ownership and which will no doubt continue to be enjoyed by the next lucky custodian.

To arrange a viewing, click the ‘Book Viewing’ button located under the ‘Place Bid’ button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to ‘Contact Seller’ for further enquiries. This seller is located in Malpas, Cheshire.