I fantasized about this back in Chicago
Mercy, mercy me, that Murcielago - Kanye West

We know Lamborghini to be a renegade brand.  The folk story, at least, tells us that Ferruccio was fed up with the compromises in one of his Ferraris - perhaps his 250GT 2+2 - and so he aired his grievances to Enzo Ferrari.  For his boldness, he was rewarded with an insult concerning his profession from Sr. Ferrari.  Six years later he was selling cars under the Lamborghini banner, boldly ignoring the world of motorsports and focusing instead on performance, reliability and ergonomics.

What followed during Ferruccio's ownership of his namesake were cars built to that same ethos.  When he sold the company, the designs improved, but the technological foundation stagnated.  And then, the Audi group returned Lamborghini to its original form.  Through their rigorous product development cycle, they were able to conjure a Diablo replacement in line with the original intent of the company, while simultaneously pushing the limits of automotive exterior design.  They didn't venture too far outside of the box, as the 6.5L engine in today's LP640-4 can trace its roots back to the original Giotto Bizzarrini 3.5L quad-cam 60 degree V12.

Year: 2009
Model: Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster
Engine: 6.5L V12
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 1,542 mi
Price: $450,000

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This LP640 manual represents the best of the past and the best of the future. It represents the last V12 engine with a true manual gearbox and it represents the last Lamborghini with Diablo/Countach DNA. Between 2008-2010, ONLY 8 LP640 Roadsters were produced. Of those cars, less than half are still in collector quality, as this example is. This LP640 Roadster is a UNICORN! It’s 1 of ONLY 8 produced in a 3 year span. 1 of ONLY 1 in this color and combination. 1 of ONLY perhaps 4 left that are in collector quality condition as this example. Once this UNICORN leaves our showroom floor, it will literally be impossible to be replaced.
- 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster 6-speed finished in Giallo Orion (Pearl Yellow) over Nero Perseus interior with yellow Q-Citura contrast stitching.
- EXTREMELY RARE 6-speed gated manual transmission from the factory.
- 1 of only 4 6-Speed Roadsters produced for 2009.
- 1 of ONLY 1 in this color combination!
- Original window sticker showing an MSRP of $419,260.
- Two owner car with 1,542 miles showing on the odometer.
- Powered by the 6.5L V12 engine.
- Shifted via the 6-speed gated manual transmission, all-wheel drive.
- Lamborghini Orange County LOC Exhaust system ($6,600).
- Q-Citura leather interior ($2,900).
- Carbon Ceramic Brakes with yellow calipers ($920).
- Navigation ($3,250).
- Interior Carbon Package ($8,450).
- Branding Package ($650).
- CI Badge Wheels ($400).
- Hermera shiny black wheels ($5,990).
- Lamborghini logo in headrests.
- Valentine One Radar system integrated into rearview mirror.
- Black soft top.
- Front lift system.
- 7,500 mile fluids & filters annual service just completed.
- Original window sticker, car cover, owner's manual, 2 keys, and battery tender included.
- Service records available upon request.

Please reach out to us if you would like more information on this vehicle or have any questions. Feel free to call us at 425-787-6200 or e-mail Sales@CatsExotics.com.

$450,000 is Islero money these days.  But, we see the bookend-appeal of the LP640-4.  It's the last of the Bizzarrini V12 Lamborghinis, and the last of the 6-speed manual Lamborghinis V12s.  The performance is more than respectable for the intended use of the car.  And, though the Murciélago did actually see some duty on the racetrack in GT1, we see it more as a very fast GT.  If you can find a way to make your luggage fit, the Audi-sourced interior controls should make for a relatively comfortable trip to your destination.

For the money, there are more rare cars, and there are cars with much more performance cred.  But, for those seeking something with a clear sense of identity, we can see adding this Murciélago to the collection.

-Graham