This Lamborghini V12 is 16 years old, as good as new... and is now valued at 10 times its original price.

Some supercars age well. Others become icons. And then there's that Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4 SV from 2010, which now seems to have left the world of the automobile behind and entered the world of collector's items. At 16 years old, it has just 693 miles on the odometer, or around 1,115 kilometers, and could be sold for between $3.7 and $4 million at a Mecum auction. Yes, for a car that cost just over $450,000 when it first came out.

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A Lamborghini that looks like it came from the factory

The Murciélago LP 670-4 SV is not a Lamborghini like all the others. Unveiled in 2009 as the ultimate version of the Murciélago before the arrival of the’Aventador, At the time, it already embodied a form of farewell to the “old-fashioned” naturally-aspirated V12. Lighter, more powerful and more radical, it developed 670 hp from its naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter V12.

At the time, Lamborghini planned to produce 350 examples. In the end, only 275 units were assembled before production was halted to make way for the Aventador. The result: the SV has become one of the most sought-after modern Lamborghinis on the market.

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The example on sale is even more exclusive. It is chassis number 3832, one of only four examples destined for North America with this Nero Aldebaran configuration, a deep black combined with very aggressive yellow details. Yellow SV logos on the sides, yellow brake calipers and yellow touches in the Alcantara interior create a typically Lamborghini contrast.

What's most impressive is its condition. With less than 700 miles since 2010, this Murciélago is practically brand new. The photos show an impeccable interior, with numerous exposed carbon fiber parts, carbon door sills and the imposing SV rear spoiler, also in carbon.

Like almost all Murciélago SV models, it is equipped with the 6-speed E-Gear robotized transmission, combined with all-wheel drive. A choice which, for a long time, was criticized in the face of the rare manual versions. But today, even the E-Gear models are breaking all expectations.

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Value multiplied by ten

Even in the Lamborghini world, seeing a supercar appreciate in value remains exceptional. Many recent models struggle to retain their original price a few years after launch. The Murciélago SV does exactly the opposite. According to Mecum, this model could fetch up to $4 million when sold. Even if the final result is lower, this would place this Lamborghini among the most expensive Murciélago ever sold.

Interestingly, this same car had already been offered for sale in 2022 with around 617 miles on the clock. At that time, the bidding reached $1 million without reaching the reserve price. To be continued...

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