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Just wondering are there many SE30's in the country and does anyone know of any RHD models that are for sale or maybe coming up for sale?
I'm a previous owner of a Diablo VT, now thinking of purchasing an SE30 model, but they seem to be had to find. I remember seeing a White one, Viola and Red SE30 a while back but I havent seen any for sale for a while.
I'm a previous owner of a Diablo VT, now thinking of purchasing an SE30 model, but they seem to be had to find. I remember seeing a White one, Viola and Red SE30 a while back but I havent seen any for sale for a while.
Edited by Sudesh on Friday 2nd January 19:19
Edited by Sudesh on Friday 2nd January 19:35
Hi and thanks Pete. I though about the SV as its almost the same car in looks, but would perfer to have the SE30.
There was a white SE30 also, I have pics of it when it was new [circa 1995/96] sitting in the Lamborghini Showroom many years ago in Lnondon, think it was AFN on park lane, also sold Porsche.
The white SE30 was also a RND car.
I've see a few LHD Diablos in Japan/Singapore.
There was a white SE30 also, I have pics of it when it was new [circa 1995/96] sitting in the Lamborghini Showroom many years ago in Lnondon, think it was AFN on park lane, also sold Porsche.
The white SE30 was also a RND car.
I've see a few LHD Diablos in Japan/Singapore.
Sudesh said:
There used to be a RHD Jota SE30 in the UK also. I used to know the owner.
Not sure if thats the same car that went to Japan as there cant be many Jotas.
The Jota? Peter Saywell's car?Not sure if thats the same car that went to Japan as there cant be many Jotas.
Have never seen the white car. Perhaps it was re-coloured or exported?
For me there are pluses and minuses with the SE30. Fact is the SV is a better car, but the SE30 is a collectors item now and not just about the drive.
I recently PX'd an SV with a full SE30 bodykit. Would be cheap from the dealer and have the right look. But obviously not the rarity as it's not genuine.
Pete
Sudesh said:
There used to be a RHD Jota SE30 in the UK also. I used to know the owner.
Not sure if thats the same car that went to Japan as there cant be many Jotas.
I believe the yellow Jota is still owned by a UK guy and the car is or was, until recently, in the factory in Italy. (I talked to him at a show recently).Not sure if thats the same car that went to Japan as there cant be many Jotas.
You've just missed a black SE30 that was sold a few months ago where I live. It was for sale for quite some time.
Sudesh said:
Hi, yes it was that one. I think the lucky new owner had taste as the spoiler is still for sale on its own! I went past the house where it was a few times but never managed to see it out. Apart from the spoiler and the hideous air intakes, the car looks superb in the photos. I'd have loved to have had that car.Isn't there a purple Jota that was owned by someone on here, (not the Saywell car)?
The S-o-B red SE30 was built at Sant'Agata as a birthday present for the Sultan, but, as he already had a few (?), he declined the gift.
It was bought by an ex-Chairman of LCUK who appears to have sold the car in the last year or so, probably to another version of himself within one of his companies... He would say that he never intended to buy such a car but saw this one at the factory and had his cheque book mugged as a result. That car does grow on you when you see it a lot, although it gets less interesting for a number of matters not directly linked to the car itself. It was the cover star of the February 2001 issue of LCUK's magazine, covered in raindrops at the end of a damp Auto Italia day at Brooklands in September 2000.
The SE30 was a quantifiable improvement on the original Diablo and Diablo VT and, despite the catch-up of later SV's power-wise, a much more refined car than the original SV's especially as the SE30 was built with 530-540 bhp as 'standard'. The original SV's only reached that higher power level a few years after the SE30s were made.
For the last time of stressing a matter-of-fact than means (apparently) nothing to many people, the SE30 was NOT a Diablo, in much the same way as the Anniversary was NOT a Countach. Please note the complete lack of specific 'Diablo' or 'Countach' badging in either case!
Automobili Lamborghini SpA was at pains to stress the 'special edition' nature of both cars; perhaps its easier for those who can't be bothered to acknowledge such niceties to insist that what they think they see is what actually applies, no matter how wrong such ideas may be!
It was bought by an ex-Chairman of LCUK who appears to have sold the car in the last year or so, probably to another version of himself within one of his companies... He would say that he never intended to buy such a car but saw this one at the factory and had his cheque book mugged as a result. That car does grow on you when you see it a lot, although it gets less interesting for a number of matters not directly linked to the car itself. It was the cover star of the February 2001 issue of LCUK's magazine, covered in raindrops at the end of a damp Auto Italia day at Brooklands in September 2000.
The SE30 was a quantifiable improvement on the original Diablo and Diablo VT and, despite the catch-up of later SV's power-wise, a much more refined car than the original SV's especially as the SE30 was built with 530-540 bhp as 'standard'. The original SV's only reached that higher power level a few years after the SE30s were made.
For the last time of stressing a matter-of-fact than means (apparently) nothing to many people, the SE30 was NOT a Diablo, in much the same way as the Anniversary was NOT a Countach. Please note the complete lack of specific 'Diablo' or 'Countach' badging in either case!
Automobili Lamborghini SpA was at pains to stress the 'special edition' nature of both cars; perhaps its easier for those who can't be bothered to acknowledge such niceties to insist that what they think they see is what actually applies, no matter how wrong such ideas may be!
More comfortable, more reliable, BETTER BRAKES, much cheaper, power steering abs, more obtainable.
To drive, the SV is a better car. Lamborghini weren't just twiddling their thumbs between 1993 and 1996.
The SE is a better car as a collection item only. I stamd by that 100%.
I am a big fan of the SE in purple, this is why I was gonna splay out 100K to get one earliert this year. An SV at almosy half that is a better choice if you want to DRIVE it.
Pete
To drive, the SV is a better car. Lamborghini weren't just twiddling their thumbs between 1993 and 1996.
The SE is a better car as a collection item only. I stamd by that 100%.
I am a big fan of the SE in purple, this is why I was gonna splay out 100K to get one earliert this year. An SV at almosy half that is a better choice if you want to DRIVE it.
Pete
Like many people on these threads, I just love the SE30.
I still think it is the best looking Diablo of the lot.
I agree with previous posters that anyone buying an SE30 these days is doing it as an investment rather than because the car drives better than a later car.
I love my 1993 Diablo, which is as basic as a Diablo can get. No Power steering, heavy clutch, original brakes (albeit with EBC yellow pads), no electrical gizmos, but I absolutely love it. When you drive it, you feel that you are trying to tame it. (My favourite quote. It's like wrestling with a crocodile).
Having driven Diablo_Pete's SV and VT Roadster, I can confirm that the later cars are much easier to drive with the power steering, better brakes, and light clutches. It's a bit like comparing an E30 BMW M3 with one of the new ones.
My advice, if an SE30 or early Diablo floats your boat, do it, but cancel your gym membership, because you will be getting a full over workout every time you drive it.
They do look especially good in SE30 purple. This is a "Jota" spec car.
This is the white car mentioned earlier in the threa
I still think it is the best looking Diablo of the lot.
I agree with previous posters that anyone buying an SE30 these days is doing it as an investment rather than because the car drives better than a later car.
I love my 1993 Diablo, which is as basic as a Diablo can get. No Power steering, heavy clutch, original brakes (albeit with EBC yellow pads), no electrical gizmos, but I absolutely love it. When you drive it, you feel that you are trying to tame it. (My favourite quote. It's like wrestling with a crocodile).
Having driven Diablo_Pete's SV and VT Roadster, I can confirm that the later cars are much easier to drive with the power steering, better brakes, and light clutches. It's a bit like comparing an E30 BMW M3 with one of the new ones.
My advice, if an SE30 or early Diablo floats your boat, do it, but cancel your gym membership, because you will be getting a full over workout every time you drive it.
They do look especially good in SE30 purple. This is a "Jota" spec car.
This is the white car mentioned earlier in the threa
Edited by PompeyBlue on Saturday 3rd January 10:18
That white car. I can't view the photo too well on my laptop, but from what I can make out of the wiper blade, it's a left hand drive car?
Peter Saywell's Purple JOTA above posted by pompey blue used to be the one car on the planet I would have liked to have owned above all others.
Pete
Peter Saywell's Purple JOTA above posted by pompey blue used to be the one car on the planet I would have liked to have owned above all others.
Pete
Edited by diablo_pete on Saturday 3rd January 11:12
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