VT Diablo

[calsonic_blue]

Hello i am new to the forum, am toying with the idea od buying a VT diablo. I saw this one advertised today and was wondering if anyone on here knows this car and any of its history? thank you very much in advance for any help/info you have.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C43145

Rob

[XXVIII]

One of the most respected names in Lamborghini 'circles' would say that in is opinion by far the best of the early Diablo's were the mid-decade VT's...

It's certainly a good looking car - I'd ask for more information and a word with the current owner(s) as well as an extensive test drive.



'contractually' bound to also ask, "why not join Lamborghini Club UK?" as well - you know it makes some kind of sense, I'm sure!

[Diablo_Pete]

Nice car, reckon it's top money at present.
If you can get hold of another few K, go for an SV.

Peter

[evil_dr_fish]

OMG That is an awesome colour!!!

Inspect & Haggle!

Speak to Carlo at Top Gear Cars - he always has Diablos for sale and a good reputation.

[calsonic_blue]

Thanks for the input is there anythign specific i should be loking for on this model? I intend to get it checked over throughly but just having a look want to know if there is anything tha ti shoudl be really aware of. thanks again for all the input.

[urraco 250 s]

That Diablo was doen the road from me but when i spoke to the owner he said the clutch had gone and he had it a week then sold it or P/X it.

[greenback]

just decided that after 6 weeks of my car being in for repair for a misfire and no sign of it coming back yet and missing nearly all the bleeding summer im gonna chop it in and go for a diablo.point is which one.... i like the yellow one at the top place are they relible dealers as they seems to have quite a few and i could choose. and does anyone know the car and also is there any important things to watch out for.....a peeded right off tvr owner

[evil_dr_fish]

Do you mean the SV Top Gear have:

www.topgear-cars.co.uk

Carlo trades on his reputation - I bought my car in 25 minutes from first sight to closing the deal! lol I almost bought it unseen!

Give him a call, ask him loads of questions and catch a SleazyJet up and check it out.

[a7see]

calsonic_blue said:

Hello i am new to the forum, am toying with the idea od buying a VT diablo. I saw this one advertised today and was wondering if anyone on here knows this car and any of its history? thank you very much in advance for any help/info you have.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C43145

Rob

Asking too much for the above car IMO. Give Carlo a call. He's got a really nice Dark Blue Diablo VT with the later rear end, i.e. reverse and fog light on the rear bumper rather than the rear grill. And its newer (1996) and I think its price less than the above car as well. I know its a top notch car as I used to own it... Don't really like the lights to be on the grill as it'll melt due to the extreme heat from the exhaust and engine!!!! Think a few early Diablo owners have that problem.

Edited by a7see on Wednesday 30th July 07:46

[XXVIII]

Greenback and Calsonic_blu

...there is that certainly 'something' about that yellow SV with the black and yellow interior @ TopGear... I've seen the car on a number of occasions (sometimes very close to!) , those non-standard wheels really do suit the car and as for the cute low skimmer wing... yumm...


...the scuro blue VT that was Al's really doesn't need those bonkers wheels imo (Carlo will beat me up - again- that's not the first time I've said that!) but that's also a corking car - I washed it once back in 2005 and it should have recovered from that by now! Ace car, apart from those ruddy wheels - sounds and looks great... did I mention those wheels?


...as regards the silver VT in Penn - as far as I know there is no reason not to buy it and if silver is your thing, then it could be your car.


amazing - all lines of this post include 'colour' references except this one ... naaaaaah, can't have that!: arancio borealis - chiaro blue - nero osyris - viola - candyapple red - candyapple blue - balloon white - pearlescent white - verde ithaca - verde rio - giallo midas - arancio atlas - marron eclipsis - bonsai blue - acapulco blue - are all Lamborghini colours from down the years...


as the evil Dr. Fish (morning Robin!) said - go and see, look hard, haggle a bit, read, read, read, talk, talk, read, talk, go see again, haggle a bit more - then enter the dark side (another colour reference?!?!?) when you will have your Diablo...

[a7see]

XXVIII said:

...the scuro blue VT that was Al's really doesn't need those bonkers wheels imo (Carlo will beat me up - again- that's not the first time I've said that!) but that's also a corking car - I washed it once back in 2005 and it should have recovered from that by now! Ace car, apart from those ruddy wheels - sounds and looks great... did I mention those wheels?

Dave O Dave.......The Diablo did recovered from your car wash.......after a new paint job!!!...LOL....just kidding.

As for the wheels, there is nowt wrong with them!!!!!!! I LOVE 'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wazza]

I might be tempted to sell my 1999 SV (Open headlamp model) if anybody is interested. It doesn't get the use it deserves. PM me for further info.

Cheers,


Warren

Edited by wazza on Wednesday 30th July 14:51

[Diablo_Pete]

wazza said:

I might be tempted to sell my 1999 SV (Open headlamp model) if anybody is interested. It doesn't get the use it deserves. PM me for further info.

Cheers,


Warren

Edited by wazza on Wednesday 30th July 14:51

In my biased opinion, the best diablo.
Nice!

[DIW35]

In my (also biased) opinion, second best, after.........

[XXVIII]

no photo to add ...

... but Shirley, the 'best' Diablo is the one you have?


and I'm presupposing or preguessing or presummatorother that the 'Gang of 6.0' will be calling by soon ...