Which Diablo?

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Jonny TVR

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4,533 posts

280 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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I'm looking for a Diablo and my current thinking is an early 2WD. I like the idea of 2WD .. weight and driver experience. Also the purity of the early ones.

What do others think?

Ferruccio

1,832 posts

118 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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That’s what I’ve got.
Manual, no power steering, no abs, no traction control.
Last of the Mohicans........less to go wrong too.
Fabulous.

Jonny TVR

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4,533 posts

280 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Thanks Ferruccio .. that was my thinking too biggrin

The problem is that I can't seem to find any for sale!

For a good one how much do you think I should pay?

sparta6

3,689 posts

99 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Jonny TVR said:
I'm looking for a Diablo and my current thinking is an early 2WD. I like the idea of 2WD .. weight and driver experience. Also the purity of the early ones.

What do others think?
I agree with this and would advise some circuit time to get comfortable with its 2WD dynamic in a safe environment.

If it's pure theatre you're after the SV still draws crowds like a UFO biggrin


Ferruccio

1,832 posts

118 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Jonny TVR said:
Thanks Ferruccio .. that was my thinking too biggrin

The problem is that I can't seem to find any for sale!

For a good one how much do you think I should pay?
No idea. I don’t sell my cars, so I don’t keep track.
Looking at auction results gives some real data.
Simon Furlonger love Diablos. Might be worth a chat with them.

Key is condition. You can get big bills.
Get it checked out by someone sensible like Dave at Lamborghini Pangbourne.


yellowtr

1,188 posts

225 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Not many cars for sale at the moment and generally ever!

Mike Pullen is a good shout as he has seen pretty much all UK Diablo's at some stage. I can speak to Alan Robb for you who is the Chairman of the Lambo Owners club and a friend, he knows where most of the cars are.

That car has been for sale for a while and the MOT history needs establishing for one year.

These are great great cars, they need to be driven and not put on a pedestal as a garage queen. IMO of course.

Purso

859 posts

101 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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I looked at the auction results over the last few years and sold prices range between 120-140k over the last couple of years for cars with around 20k miles and in reasonable condition.

Ferruccio

1,832 posts

118 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Jonny TVR

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4,533 posts

280 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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I offered them £90k for it but it was refused!

Jonny TVR

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280 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Ferruccio said:
that looks very special

sparta6

3,689 posts

99 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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yellowtr said:
Not many cars for sale at the moment and generally ever!

Mike Pullen is a good shout as he has seen pretty much all UK Diablo's at some stage. I can speak to Alan Robb for you who is the Chairman of the Lambo Owners club and a friend, he knows where most of the cars are.

That car has been for sale for a while and the MOT history needs establishing for one year.

These are great great cars, they need to be driven and not put on a pedestal as a garage queen. IMO of course.
Alan is a great guy, and that Mini is outrageously quick biggrin


Purso

859 posts

101 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Jonny TVR said:
I offered them £90k for it but it was refused!
For my money, I think that is a great offer! Car has been for sale for a while!

rat rod

4,997 posts

64 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Ferruccio said:
Trying to work out the colour Ferruccio , Is that your car or one for sale,

Lively thread considering it's just been posted,

Obviously lots of interest in Diablo's,

Would love a GT, perhaps i'll give Mr Forstner or Mr Miles a call but better sit down first.phone

Ferruccio

1,832 posts

118 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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rat rod said:
Trying to work out the colour Ferruccio , Is that your car or one for sale,

Lively thread considering it's just been posted,

Obviously lots of interest in Diablo's,

Would love a GT, perhaps i'll give Mr Forstner or Mr Miles a call but better sit down first.phone
Good question. My car. Had it coming on for 25 years now.
It’s a unique factory colour, done for the 1992 Motor Show.
It’s a sparkly red. Looks great in the sun.
The factory wanted to try it but, as it needed extra paint layers, decided that it would be too expensive.
When I needed the paintwork touched up, in true Lamborghini style, Polo Storico just had it down as “red”.

Bob turns up at events in his GT. It always smells like a proper race car. At the end of the day he’s a car dealer, so may well be open to offers.

rat rod

4,997 posts

64 months

Thursday 7th January 2021
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Ferruccio said:
rat rod said:
Trying to work out the colour Ferruccio , Is that your car or one for sale,

Lively thread considering it's just been posted,

Obviously lots of interest in Diablo's,

Would love a GT, perhaps i'll give Mr Forstner or Mr Miles a call but better sit down first.phone
Good question. My car. Had it coming on for 25 years now.
It’s a unique factory colour, done for the 1992 Motor Show.
It’s a sparkly red. Looks great in the sun.
The factory wanted to try it but, as it needed extra paint layers, decided that it would be too expensive.
When I needed the paintwork touched up, in true Lamborghini style, Polo Storico just had it down as “red”.

Bob turns up at events in his GT. It always smells like a proper race car. At the end of the day he’s a car dealer, so may well be open to offers.
Where can i park the transporter in Park Lane loaded with my collection plus my equity in my house might just cover it. scratchchin
the
Lovely colour ,really suits it, and you won't see another ,ANYWHERE, thumbup



Edited by rat rod on Friday 8th January 12:57

yzr500

204 posts

102 months

Friday 8th January 2021
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My old yellow Diablo LHD is up for over £100k more that I sold it on Ebay 6 years ago interesting that the servicing paperwork description has increased some what as the price gets higher?

Jonny TVR

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4,533 posts

280 months

Friday 8th January 2021
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yzr500 said:
My old yellow Diablo LHD is up for over £100k more that I sold it on Ebay 6 years ago interesting that the servicing paperwork description has increased some what as the price gets higher?
If only we could turn the clock back! which one is it?

yellowtr

1,188 posts

225 months

Friday 8th January 2021
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Jonny TVR said:
I offered them £90k for it but it was refused!
I think you were being generous at that!

Jonny TVR

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4,533 posts

280 months

Friday 8th January 2021
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yellowtr said:
I think you were being generous at that!
Glad they didn't accept it!

yzr500

204 posts

102 months

Friday 8th January 2021
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Jonny TVR said:
If only we could turn the clock back! which one is it?
Glad to see the back of it back in the day.thought my selling price was what it was worth.

Edited by yzr500 on Friday 8th January 22:36