1992 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO

Early rear-wheel-drive Diablo | Five-speed gated manual | Brunei Royal Family provenance

An opportunity to acquire an early Lamborghini Diablo with an exceptionally interesting history, distinctive factory specification and connection to one of the world’s most extraordinary motor-car collections.

Chassis ZA9DE07A0NLA12701 is a factory right-hand-drive, rear-wheel-drive example finished in Metallic Burgundy Red with Magnolia leather upholstery, red piping, matching carpets and a factory rear wing.

The combination is particularly striking, complementing the Diablo’s dramatic Marcello Gandini-inspired design, iconic scissor doors, pop-up headlights and unmistakable proportions.

Brunei Royal Family provenance

This Diablo was formerly part of the Brunei Royal Family’s remarkable motor-car collection.

Its full chassis number appears in the collection’s historic inventory, where the car is attributed to Prince Jefri Bolkiah.

Supporting documentation includes a period photograph of Prince Jefri with the Diablo and original transport paperwork recording the car’s movement from Geneva to the United Kingdom in September 1999.

Its subsequent history includes dealings with Talacrest in 2003 and Rosso Corsa in 2005.

The accompanying history file also contains maintenance documentation from respected specialists including Joe Macari, Grimaldi Engineering and Terry Hoyle Racing Engineers Ltd, together with MOT certificates dating back to 1999.

The original Diablo driving experience

Introduced in 1990, the Diablo represented Lamborghini’s new generation of V12 supercars, combining extraordinary performance with an unmistakably analogue driving experience.

Early rear-wheel-drive examples such as this retain the purity of the original design, with a naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V12, five-speed manual gearbox with exposed metal gate, and unassisted steering.

Without the electronic driver aids and additional complexity of later variants, the early Diablo delivers an engaging and distinctly mechanical driving experience.

The odometer currently displays 39,759 kilometres, equivalent to approximately 24,706 miles.

The V12 starts readily and pulls strongly, accompanied by the unmistakable sound and character of Lamborghini’s original twelve-cylinder flagship.

Condition and accompanying documentation

The Diablo retains its distinctive original colour combination and presents with age-related cosmetic wear, having not undergone a comprehensive cosmetic restoration.

Detailed photographs and condition information are available to interested parties, allowing prospective purchasers to assess its presentation and any improvements they may wish to undertake.

The car is accompanied by an extensive history file, original owner’s handbook, Lamborghini parts catalogue, workshop manual, three sets of keys, original toolkit and jack, and UK V5C registration document.

For an enthusiast or collector seeking an early factory right-hand-drive Diablo with a unique specification and Brunei Royal Family provenance, this example offers a particularly interesting opportunity.

Part-exchange considered

Interesting part-exchanges considered, particularly Ferrari, Porsche 964 Turbo or De Tomaso Mangusta. Other interesting classics or performance cars may also be considered.

Privately owned, UK registered and located in Cheshire.

Viewings strictly by appointment. Further photographs, maintenance information and documentation available on request.