He buys this Lamborghini V12 that hasn't been driven in 6 years… and finds out whether it's a nightmare or a good deal

Buy the Lamborghini giving up on one's dreams is rarely a reasonable decision. But when it comes to a Murciélago A 2002 model with a manual transmission—which was in an accident nearly twenty years ago and has been off the road for almost six years—this project seems more like a gamble. Yet that’s exactly what Will, from the YouTube channel Two Dead Center, did. And most importantly, we found out exactly how much he actually paid for this Lamborghini: £264,500, including fees—about 305,000 euros.

On paper, however, this particular car had some serious selling points. First year of production, naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V12, six-speed manual transmission, right-hand drive, and only 17,800 miles—about 28,600 km. This configuration is particularly sought after today. But behind these appealing specs lay a story that was far less reassuring.

305,000 euros for a Lamborghini that has been out of commission for nearly six years

Although the video’s creator didn’t specify the price of the Lamborghini, we found the listing for it! The car was auctioned at Bonhams in Goodwood in April 2026, with no reserve price. Its history did indeed mention an accident in 2007. The Murciélago had just undergone extensive maintenance. In March 2026, just a few weeks before the sale, no less than €30,000 had been spent on a major service, including the replacement of the fuel tank.

Is that reassuring? Not entirely. Will explains that the Lamborghini had been off the road for nearly six years, and now wants to know if he’s just bought «an absolute nightmare» or, on the contrary, a very good example.

The inspection gets off to a bad start

Before the mechanics could even examine the car, the first problem arose: it wouldn't start. The remote control for the Clifford immobilizer had been damaged, and the Lamborghini Murciélago had to be pushed into the shop.

Once it’s on the lift, the assessment is encouraging. The car is far from perfect cosmetically, but its chassis isn’t riddled with rust, and several details indicate that money has already been spent on it. Some suspension components have been refurbished, the rubber bushings have been replaced, and the undercarriage appears to have been protected and maintained.

Of course, not everything is perfect. The system used to raise the front end is leaking at a shock absorber—a problem that’s fairly common on Murciélagos. The engine mounts are also sagging. But even a part as common as this already costs more than €350 each. There are also a few oil stains, the exhaust system is worn, and certain details reveal some rather clumsy repairs, such as a brake pad wear sensor attached to the wiring harness. But at this stage, nothing resembles the mechanical disaster one might have feared from a Lamborghini that had been out of service for so long.

The First Few Kilometers to Discover the Truth

Rather than taking it straight to the repair shop, Will then chose the best way to uncover the flaws in an old supercar: driving it. A lot. In one week, he covers about 500 to 600 miles—or between 800 and 965 km—by driving his new Lamborghini every day.

That’s when the problems really start to surface. The car sometimes refuses to start. Its V12 engine occasionally begins to misfire violently. During one trip, Will has to pull over five or six times. The engine backfires, a warning light comes on, and the catalytic converter temperature warning eventually illuminates. Strangely, turning the engine off and then back on can make the problem disappear completely for several hundred kilometers. The diagnostic report specifically identifies several faults related to the EGR system.

So, is it a nightmare or a good deal?

For now, the answer probably lies somewhere in between. At £264,500—or about €305,000—this Murciélago was certainly not a cheap Lamborghini. It still needs work; its engine problem needs to be diagnosed, it’s still a bit finicky when starting up, and several minor repairs are piling up. But after nearly six years of being out of commission, the essentials are there: its V12 runs, the car drives, and its overall condition is good. Will sums up the situation pretty well: there are still plenty of little things to fix, but «it’s still a Murciélago, and it’s mine.».

And when we’re talking about a first-year Murciélago, equipped with the naturally aspirated V12 and, above all, the now highly sought-after manual transmission—with many examples fetching over €400,000 or even €500,000… That might be enough to make you forget a few cold sweats.