This unique Victoria's Secret Lamborghini has been sleeping for 14 years: he's trying to wake it up!

Some mechanical projects are more adventure than repair. That's exactly what DC Motorworks' Cameron has undertaken, tackling a rare gem: a Lamborghini Diablo Victoria's Secret from 1998.

Problem: this Diablo hasn't been started for 14 years. Abandoned at the back of a garage, dismantled, dirty and stuck on its cracked tires, the Italian supercar was anything but ready to roar again. Everything had to be started from scratch: the team began by pushing the car into the workshop - there was no other way to get it moving - before embarking on a thorough overhaul.

The legendary naturally-aspirated V12 has not been spared by the years. First observation: a dead fuel pump, fuel to be drained, and the whole fuel system to be overhauled. Cameron and his team change pumps and filters, refill fresh oil and thoroughly bleed the braking system and clutch. A real headache on a Diablo, where every screw seems to be hidden under another component.

Then there's the surprise inside: After years in storage, the interior still bore the marks of mold and other nasty surprises. Fortunately, a thorough cleaning restored the light-colored upholstery to its original luxurious appearance.

Finally comes the big moment. Ignition, choke, and... miracle: the V12 coughs, spits, then almost runs round. The exhaust doesn't smoke much, and there's no abnormal noise. Of course, a few warning lights are still flashing on the dashboard (airbag and handbrake in particular), but never mind: the Diablo is alive.

Cameron and Andy even take their first turns on the wheel. Under their careful hands, Victoria's Secret is moving forward again on new tires, without stalling or spilling its guts on the asphalt. The steering is responsive, the clutch bites well, and despite a slight oil leak, the test was a success.

Even after 15 years of neglect, some supercars manage to come back to life. It's a good deal for the owner of this one, as it was sold for $350,000 in 2006 before being crashed and then abandoned.