Lamborghini Diablo 1991, Itália

Lamborghini Diablo 1991, Itália
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The Lamborghini Diablo first appeared on 21 January 1990 as a long-overdue replacement for the Countach, which had been on sale in various guises since 1974. Marcello Gandini’s design language of a wedge shape and cabin-forward design was carried over to the Diablo, but it was considerably refined and made less angular by Chrysler both in the pursuit of aerodynamic performance and to increase its appeal to a wider audience. Power came from a 5.7-litre, fuel-injected version of the evergreen Giotto Bizzarrini V-12 engine, capable of 485 bhp, which unlocked a top speed on the interesting side of 200 mph.

This example is one of the 873 first-generation cars that were produced between 1990 and 1998. Painted in Giallo Fly with Nero interior piped in yellow, it is unmistakable as a Lamborghini and presents in fine condition throughout. Delivered new to Germany, the car remains in well-preserved condition throughout, having been subject to one repaint. Its service history includes numerous invoices and shows diligent care with a recent comprehensive overhaul in 2018, which addressed every minor issue uncovered by an appraisal in 2015.

An analogue supercar in fine fettle, early Diablos are a thrill to drive and offer many noticeable updates over the final generations of the Countach. These early cars proved to be an excellent platform from which future generations of Lamborghinis evolved, staying in production for over a decade. This example is ready to thrill its next owner.