A month ago, we introduced you to four Lamborghini exceptional cars that were set to go under the hammer during Monterey Car Week. One Countacha Diablo and two Murciélago, all of which are remarkable for their rarity, their condition, or their very low mileage. Estimates suggested the sale would exceed $6 million.
The final results are in, and they far exceeded expectations. The four Lamborghinis offered by the same owner—the company Curated—in collaboration with RM Sotheby’s brought in a total of $7.417 million. But most importantly, each one set a new sales record.
The Murciélago SV exceeds $3 million
It was already one of the most notable cars in this selection. This 2010 Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, with just 791 miles on the odometer, ultimately sold for $3.14 million.
A spectacular sum for a Murciélago, even when it comes to the highly sought-after SV. This particular example, however, boasts a number of unique features: Nero Aldebaran paint—only eight cars in the U.S. come in this color—and, most notably, the rare small «low wing» rear spoiler, chosen by only three customers in the United States. Having remained off the market for over a decade and kept by its first owner, it has thus become the star of this auction.
The Countach LP400 S surpasses 2.3 million
Another impressive result: $2.37 million for the 1979 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series I, setting a new auction record for this version. Only 50 units of this first series were produced, and the one sold in Monterey had some serious selling points. With just 1,803 km on the odometer, its original paint, interior, and even tires, this Countach was touted as one of the best-preserved examples in the world.
Estimated at between $2.2 million and $2.6 million prior to the sale, it underscores just how sought-after the very first Countach LP400 S models have become among collectors.
Over $800,000 for a 1991 Diablo
The surprise may well be the 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. Estimated at between $550,000 and $700,000, it ultimately sold for $802,500, setting—according to Curated—a new record for a 1991 or 1992 Diablo. Once again, it’s hard to find a comparable example: fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer, original paint and interior, and a Bianco exterior with a Champagne interior—a combination produced in only six examples in the coupe version. This result shows that perfectly preserved early Diablos are, too, beginning to reach new heights on the market.
The Murciélago 40th Anniversary Crosses the One-Million Mark
Finally, the 2003 Murciélago 40th Anniversary sold for $1.105 million. According to Curated, this makes it the first Murciélago 580 Coupé to publicly break the $1 million mark.
With only 50 units produced in the Verde Artemis color (which appears blue in the photos), the one offered in Monterey was, symbolically, number 50. It also features the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V12 paired with the highly sought-after six-speed manual transmission. Just a few years ago, seeing a Murciélago fetch over a million would have seemed exceptional. In Monterey, two examples sold for $1.1 million and $3.14 million, respectively.
These four sales therefore point to something broader than just a successful evening: the Countach, Diablo, and now the Murciélago seem to be entering a new phase in the classic Lamborghini market. And when low mileage, a rare configuration, and original condition come together, records can fall one after another.
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