1998 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional 1998 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster finished in the unmistakable shade of ‘SE30’ Viola metallic paintwork.

Few cars encapsulate the style, drama and engineering ambition of the 1990’s quite like the Lamborghini Diablo. Conceived as the successor to the legendary Countach and the final evolution of Lamborghini’s analogue V12 flagship, the Diablo VT Roadster represents one of the most charismatic open-top performance cars ever produced.

Combining Marcello Gandini’s dynamic styling with the marque’s legendary Bizzarini derived quad-cam 5.7-litre V12, manual open-gated gearbox and Lamborghini’s pioneering viscous all-wheel-drive system, the Diablo VT Roadster delivered breathtaking open-top performance with the visceral character that defined the Diablo legend.

This highly desirable Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster was specified from new in factory SE30 Viola, one of the rarest and most desirable Diablo colours available. Forever associated with the limited-production Diablo SE30, the deep iridescent purple paintwork accentuates Gandini’s dramatic design and has become one of the most sought-after specifications among discerning collectors.

As a UK supplied right-hand-drive example and having covered approximately 24,000 miles from new, this is believed to be one of just two Diablo VT Roadsters finished in the special order colour reserved for the 30th Anniversary ‘Special Edition’ or SE30 Diablo.

With ‘Viola’ paintwork having been offered specifically for the ‘SE30’, only two VIP clients were allowed to order their convertible VT Roadsters in this iconic paint colour and this is one of those two examples.

With just two former keepers and having remained in private ownership for the past 19 years, this exceptional and low mileage example presents a unique opportunity to acquire one of Lamborghini’s most iconic models in an original and unrepeatable colour combination.

First registered in March 1998 by Lamborghini London, this UK-market, matching numbers Diablo VT Roadster is one of just a handful of cars supplied to the U.K. With a total of just 32 examples produced in right-hand drive, this original specification VT Roadster is believed to be 1 of just 16 right-hand drive examples with pop-up headlights in addition to being one of the final 530 BHP Diablos produced.

Finished in immaculate SE30 Viola paintwork, the handcrafted Nappa leather interior features sports seats finished in Nero Ade hide with contrasting Viola stitching and Viola purple piping which is matched with complementing Viola wool carpets.

In addition to the special order SE30 Paintwork and removable colour matched carbon fibre hard top, further factory specified options include the SE30 rear skirts and bumpers together with the optional factory rear spoiler, revised side sills, sports exhaust, larger 18″ diameter O.Z. Roadster split-rim alloy wheels and the all-important front axle lift.

Maintained to an extremely high standard with regular servicing completed by both Lamborghini main agents and recognised Marque specialists, this rare example comes with an extensive history folder of invoices together with copies of the original build sheet and original orders and invoices dating back to HR Owen Lamborghini in London when new. In addition, the Diablo has recently been inspected and will be serviced by Marque specialists and sold with a fresh MOT and is complete with all original tool kits, handbooks and manuals.

With the value of Right Hand Drive SE30’s now firmly in excess of £1.5M, this exceptional and rare VT Roadster presents incredible value and a genuine opportunity to acquire one of Lamborghini’s defining modern classics in the most desirable of colour combinations.

Please enquire for further details or to arrange viewing of this special example.