2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640-4 Roadster 6-speed manual

October 10, 2018 Graham

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

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: 2009 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640-4 Roadster 6-speed manual

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

Fiat

Reader Classified: 1989 Fiat Uno Turbo

October 9, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

Have an Italian car that you'd like to share with the readers? Email us graham@blythbros.com to arrange your reader classified posting!

Today's reader classified posting comes from reader Simon, in Alberta, Canada. Good luck finding another Uno Turbo in Canada, let alone North America. We love the OMP steering wheel and would have to imagine that an Ansa would sound great on the turbo 4. That said, we happen to enjoy our Canadian Stebro exhaust on our 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde.

We have to admit, we are very tempted to not only buy this thing, but to then go so far as to move to the Calgary area and flog it in the Canadian Rockies just a bit to the west. Turbo aspiration + elevation = elation. The only thing in our way is our serious obsession with the Fiat Ritmo Abarth 105 TC. We imagine that the seller will miss his Uno, but a careful glance at the four-post lift in the garage has us convinced that he'll cope with the departure just fine.

Thank you to Simon for posting your car in the reader classifieds!

Year: 1989
Model: Fiat Uno Turbo
Engine: 1.4L Turbo 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 99,600 km
Price: 20,500CAD

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1989 Fiat Uno Turbo

Super rare Fiat Uno Turbo, Maybe the only one in Canada. This car is in unrestored original condition with zero rust and everything works. Turbo still pulls hard with around 0.8Bar. Mostly stock except for Ansa exhaust, OMP steering wheel.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo

2001 Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD

October 9, 2018 Graham

Here's something you don't expect to hear from an auto enthusiast: Front wheel drive Alfa sedans are good. Quite good. Yes, we've been custodians of three now, all of which we've loved. The 164Q met an untimely demise, but not before we gave it the 24V lump a full water pump and timing belt service - not cheap or easy on those. There was also a 164 LS that starved for oil when we took a cloverleaf off ramp at 90mph. Velocity squared over radius - it's the velocity that gets you. And finally, there was our 1991 164L winter car, which didn't self-destruct so much as inflict death by a thousand cuts upon our morale, wonderful though it was. That got the boot after a frustrating winter daily-driving it in Detroit.

The 164 design is beyond reproach in our simple minds, but if it could be improved upon, then Walter de Silva would be one of our top choices for the job. De Silva and his team at Centro Stile Alfa Romeo managed to update the 164 theme without blending in among the anonymous ranks of contemporary European sedans. The handsome design would become the last Alfa sedan to be powered by the Arese-produced Busso V6 engine, which was replaced by a General Motors-based unit in later Alfas.

Year: 2001
Model: Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD
Engine: 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 108,241 mi
Price: auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 2.4 JTD

Rare, one of a kind the only 2001 Alfa Romeo in the country, import to the US didn’t start until 2015 selling at $50,000 - $75,000.

This 166 model called the “Executive Car” only 500 built in Rivalta, Italy and actually designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo and Walter de Silva. It is front wheel drive, six speed stick shift, 2.4L engine V6 turbo diesel. How cool is that? (CICFS NOTE: the engine is a 5-cyl, not a V6)

Runs and drives like a champ, fast, furious very tight, how much fun…Everything works, engine, transmission, clutch and ac, it needs a drives window switch and the drives seat is fixed in a comfortable position and needs the motor, the computer screen is in Italian and I can’t read it. But I have navigation CD and a 6 disc player in the trunk.

I found a non running 1999 for $12,900 and 2002 running one for $25,900 VIN ZAR93600000060348

166 models built as the "Executive Car" only 500 per year built in Italy from 1999 to 2003. It is so much fun to drive it is fast…nice and tight! The readings are all in kilometers. Driver’s seat is in a fixed position and the computer is in Italian, I can't read it. I also have a navigation CD. I just had the car completely serviced with new air, cabin, oil and fuel filter.

This was at an Insurance Auction and said it had fresh water flood claim however after full inspection I found no damage at all, NONE!

The 166 was never offered for sale in the United States, so to see one on eBay is quite rare. We would be interested in bidding, but for a few issues. First, the car was sold as a flood car through an insurance auction. Sometimes you have to deal with the myriad issues brought on by flooding in order to purchase a rare car. In this case, we don't think the risk is outweighed by the rarity and desirability of the car. Second, the seller sounds like a real piece of work. His price comparisons are based in pure fantasy - unless you think $50,000-75,000 is justifiable for a 2001 164 diesel. Ah, diesel. Yes, the final reason that we wouldn't bid: we don't do diesel Alfas. The diesel engine in this car is a 5-cylinder, not a V6 as stated by the seller, just to be clear. Diesels are great, diesels are efficient, diesels are torquey. But, diesel engines do not perform as an Alfa Romeo engine should. Buy a Mercedes-Benz if you want to enjoy a proper diesel.

So, will the seller manage to sell a rare, flood-title Alfa that was never sold new in the US? Depends on the reserve price. Our guess is that this will stick around eBay until the seller wises up to reality. In the meantime, we'll keep a look out for 166's worth bidding on!

-Graham

Maserati

1971 Maserati Indy

October 8, 2018 Graham

This past weekend was my college's homecoming weekend, and today's post is a 1971 Maserati Indy. What's the connection? Bear with me here. In 1971, the Hulman family donated the assets of its family foundation to Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute, Indiana. The size of the donation was significant enough to warrant a change of the college name to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. That's the connection to the model year. And the model name? Well, many of you are familiar with the fact that the Hulman family owns the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or Indy Speedway, for short. That wasn't too much of a stretch, was it?

The Indy name itself is more of a stretch, when you take elapsed time into account. See, Maserati did win the Indy 500 twice back-to-back in their 8CTF, but that was 30 year prior to the launch of the Maserati Indy. Whatever. Ford milked the GT40 story for its 2005 GT and that didn't seem to bother people. Shameless marketing.

Year: 1971
Model: Maserati Indy
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 55,000 mi
Price: $67,500

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: 1971 Maserati Indy

1971 Maserati Indy 5-Speed

This 1971 Maserati Indy is an extremely desirable 5-Speed manual example with matching numbers. Very attractive blue with black leather interior and only 55k miles. It has only two small rust bubble spots on the drivers door and rear quarter. It is otherwise very solid and a great original driver. A very smart buy at just $67,500

The Indy didn't receive the 4.7L and the 4.9L engine options until Ghibli production was winding down - most likely to avoid cannibalizing sales. A wet sump differentiated the Indy units from the Ghibli. The 4200 in this Indy should be more than sufficient to motivate the aerodynamic unibody car along the road.

The seller notes rust, and our lack of bodywork experience causes us to avoid rust at any cost. But, the right buyer could find a way to remedy the rust. To do it right could be costly. Mechanically, the ad leaves many things to question, but this Weber-carbed V8 and live rear axle configuration doesn't worry us too much. The Giugaro AM115 Ghibli is tough to match, but the Indy comes close, and at a much more affordable price.

-Graham

Alfa Romeo

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

October 7, 2018 Graham

We try to keep this site free of our personal biases, but in the interest of transparency, we'd like to come clean: we are sharing this car because our personal 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano Verde has the same stereo! We made ours light up orange to match our Verde's interior, but same stereo. So, what's in it for you, the reader? Well, this price of this 4C Spider just so happens to be $100 less than the price of yesterday's wrecked Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2.

We won't venture to compare a Gallardo with a 4C, but the 4C holds its own, on paper at least. Specific output on the 1.75L 4-cylinder is 135hp/L, so expect some peaky, if not extremely entertaining power delivery. And, rumor has it that the carbon fiber monocoque is related to that of the KTM X-Bow. This is an Italian car site - why do we care about the Austrian X-Bow? We care because the X-Bow was designed and developed by none other than Giampaolo Dallara's engineering firm. Unlike Sr. Dallara's first mid-engined street car, the Miura, the jury is out on the 4C's design. We personally are not drawn to it, which is surprising given how much we care for the other designs - the Ferrari 456, Ferrari 550 Maranello, and Ferrari 360 - by its designer, Lorenzo Ramaciotti.

Year: 2016
Model: Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Engine: 1.75L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 4,053 mi
Price: $49,800 obo

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider Giallo Prototipo (Yellow) Exterior over Black with Yellow Accent Interior LOADED WITH OPTIONS! TRACK PACKAGE! LOW MILEAGE! **ORIGINAL WINDOW STICKER LIST: $77,475** FACTORY OPTIONS INCLUDE: 18 x 7 and 19 x 8.5 Dark Fan Spoke Wheels (Originally $2,500) Giallo Prototipo (Yellow) Exterior Paint (Originally $1,500) Spider Track Package (Originally $1,400) Carbon Fiber Exterior Mirrors Race Tuned Suspension Bi-Xenon Headlamps (Originally $1,000) Spider Convenience Group (Originally $900) Cruise Control Rear Parking Assist System Racing Leather / Microfiber Seats (Originally $500) Sport Tuned Dual Exhaust (Originally $500) Carbon Fiber Cluster Bezel (Originally $490) Carbon Fiber Shift Bezel (Originally $490) Alfa Romeo Red Car Cover (Originally $400) Alfa Romeo Yellow Performance Brake Calipers (Originally $300) VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS: 1.7 Liter Turbocharged 4 Cylinder Engine -237 Horsepower- -258 lb/ft of Torque- Rear Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 18/19 Dark Fan Spoke Wheels Power Adjustable Exterior Mirrors Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers Daytime Running Lights Alfa Romeo Performance Calipers Body Colored Exterior Mirrors Dual Bright Exhaust Tips Solar Control Glass Premium Speaker Package Bright Aluminum Pedals Sport Tuned Suspension Hill Start Assist Black Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Leather-Trimmed Interior Carbon Fiber Cluster Bezel Carbon Fiber Shift Bezel VEHICLE HISTORY: ONE Previous Owner! LOADED with Options! Pristine Condition Throughout! Exceptionally Well Equipped! INCLUDES: *One Master Remote Key* *Original Owners Manuals* *Floor Mats* *Alfa Romeo Car Cover*

We aren't exactly opposed to the design either, to be clear. And, $50,000 is the price at which these low-mileage 4Cs, especially the Spider, start to interest us. We'd take the roadster, because we can't foresee much in the way of long-distance driving, were we to purchase a 4C. And the yellow? That's our loud color of choice for Italian cars. We'll let you know when we finally do purchase a yellow Italian car. In the meantime, one of you should take a serious look at purchasing this one.

-Graham

Lamborghini

2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

October 6, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

Before Balboni came Bob. That's right, the original Lamborghini test driver was a man named Bob Wallace. He moved from New Zealand to Italy in search of a work as a race mechanic in the very late 1950s. He even got one of Lamborghini's two racing concepts named after him: the Lamborghini Jarama Bob. But, as much as he contributed to the company, Bob's name just doesn't really resonate well with the Spanish bull fighting naming convention. So, the p ublic never got a Bob-edition Lamborghini.

Valentini Balboni took over as Lamborghini test driver following Bob Wallace's departure in 1975. By this point, Giampaolo Dallara had departed, and Ferrucio Lamborghini had sold his namesake to private investors. Nevertheless, Balboni is the household name in Lamborghini test driving. And, as such, he was rewarded with a model bearing is name when Lamborghini introduced a rear-wheel-drive Gallardo variant in 2010. Following the limited sale of the Balboni editions, a serial production RWD model known as the Gallardo LP550-2 was introduced.

Year: 2011
Model: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2
Engine: 5.2L V10
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage: 11,500 mi
Price: $49,900 obo

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS: 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2

THIS CAR HAS ONLY ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES ON HER!!! GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT NEED TO SELL IT AND CUT MY LOSS. REAR END IS PERFECT ENGINE AND TRANS NOT TOUCHED. CAN BE FIXED OR USED FOR PARTS. YOU CAN COME SEE THE CAR IN PERSON OR EMAIL ME FOR MORE PICS OR TEXT 347-782-9586 JACK@ICARNJ.COM AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND FRONT END IS HAMMERED! WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET. CALL ME FOR MORE INFO. LOCATED IN TOMS RIVER NJ.

TITLE IS CLEAR BUT CARFAX SHOWS TOTAL LOSS REPORTED BY AN INSURANCE COMPANY.

The driver of this particular LP550-2 flew a bit too close to the sun, smashing the front end. More unfortunate than the destruction of the Gallardo is the fact that the car was likely understeering when it plowed its front into whatever object was in its path. A more fitting end to a RWD Gallardo would have been in a galant oversteer slide.

Pricing on this orange wreck seems a bit steep. Without the manual transmission, parting it out won't be as fruitful. A rebuild is possible, but not worth all that much. Complicating the rebuild is the haphazard way in which the current holders of the car have stuffed the front bodywork into the front passenger compartment. Those with a bodyshop and some Lamborghini resources might be tempted, though. At least there aren't any front axles to worry about being damaged?

-Graham

Maserati

1994 Maserati Ghibli

October 5, 2018 Graham

If the Maserati Biturbo represents Alejandro de Tomaso's effort to breathe new life into the Maserati brand, then the Tipo AM336 Ghibli represents Fiat's attempt to breathe new life into the Biturbo. None other than Marcello Gandini was contracted to update the exterior design while maintaining most of the core Biturbo dimensions. The result, while awkward in basic proportions, has a great early-90s sporting look to it; we especially like the boxed fender flares, like on yesterday's Lancia Delta HPE, and the projector beam headlights.

Those who have explored the Ghibli in the form of internet videos will probably agree with us when we say that you can really hear these things breathe. It's not due to a lack of power - 284hp from the 90 degree 24V V6 was more than adequate - but rather, due to the engine recipe, so to speak. With four valves per cylinder and a significantly oversquare power cylinder comprising a 91.6mm bore and 63mm stroke, not to mention turbocharged aspiration and a wide-open 90 degree V-angle for even better port flow, the Ghibli was designed to breathe.

Year: 1994
Model: Maserati
Engine: 2.8L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 75,187 mi
Price: 22,900 CAD

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1994 Maserati Ghibli

Named after a wind just like the rest of the Maseratis, the Ghibli debuted at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. Due to the limited resources, it shared its tubular frame with the Quattroporte sedan and the Mexico grand tourer. The body was the work of Ghia’s new chief designer, Giorgio Giugiaro.

1994 Maserati Ghibli. The exterior is Burgundy with a Tan leather interior. 5 Speed manual transmission. 121,003 km. RWD. V-6 engine. Options include power windows, power mirrors, power seats, air conditioning and CD player.

With mileage exceeding 75,000 miles, we would have to imagine that this Ghibli has managed to keep itself on the road more often than not. We wouldn't expect parts to be as simple to source as Alfa Romeo parts are in North America, but European enthusiasm for these cars is solid, so we're optimistic. The trim is all present on this one, so other than some routine maintenance and the occasional unexpected part failure, the future owner of this car shouldn't need to source many parts to begin with.

Forgive our enthusiasm, but we ourselves are highly tempted by this Ghibli. It's no collector car, so mileage isn't a concern. And, in this case, the mileage is a source of encouragement anyway. The color combination is very fitting, the aftermarket wheels work well, and the overall condition is quite presentable. Is the Ghibli update enough to squash the complaints that many have about the Biturbo? On paper, it would seem so.

-Graham

Fiat

CICFS Classifieds: 1956 Fiat 1100 Viotti Fuoriserie

October 4, 2018 Graham

Interested in listing your car on the CICFS front page as a classified? Email us at graham@blythbros.com.

Today's CICFS Classified listing comes to use from Sponsored Seller Automobile Tricolore.

This 1957 Giardinetta Viotti “Sleeping” is basically a smaller, Italian equivalent of the Chevy Nomad two door station wagon format.
When new, the model had quite successful sales among baby-boomers, as it was the ideal car for the big families. However, it was not a cheap car; it had few refinement which set this car on a higher level than the stock Fiat 1100 on which it is based.

The car was totally restored, starting with extreme attention to detail on the metalwork as well as paint. The interior was restored, overhauling the mechanical bits while maintaining the original style.
Ample photographs document the entirety of the work.

For more information, please find the contact information for Mr. Bonanomi below:

Edoardo Bonanomi
Automobile Tricolore SPL
Via Brescia 123, Isorella (BS)
+39 030 995 2225 - +39 339 8556884
info@automobiletricolore.it

Year: 1956
Model: Fiat
Engine: 1100cc 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: N/A
Price: € 54.900,00

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1956 Fiat 1100 VIOTTI FUORISERIE

RARISSIMO MODELLO FUORISERIE, CARROZZATO VIOTTI.

AUTO PRODOTTA A MANO.

POCHISSIMI ESEMPLARI PRODOTTI.

STORIA CONOSCIUTA.

AUTO TOTALMENTE RESTAURATA ( RESTAURO DOCUMENTATO ).

AUTO ELEGGIBILE PER NUMEROSI CONCORSI DI ELEGANZA.

AUTO DA ALTA COLLEZIONE.

VISIBILE PRESSO LA NOSTRA SEDE.

ULTRA RARE ” FUORISERIE” COACHWORK BY VIOTTI.

CAR BUILT BY HAND.

VERY FEW CAR PRODUCED.

CLEAR HISTORY.

CAR TOTALLY RESTORED (DOCUMENTED).

CAR ELIGIBLE FOR MANY ELEGANCE COMPETITIONS.

CAR IN OUR SHOWROOM.

-Graham

Lancia

1998 Lancia Delta HPE

October 4, 2018 Graham 1 Comment

Hold on. This is not what comes to mind to North American (scum) when the Lancia Delta comes up. No, that would would be the 6-time Group A WRC winner, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. What we have here is an Alfa-engined Fiat masquerading as a Lancia. Is that such a bad thing? We would venture to say no.

The aforementioned Alfa Romeo engine, clearly designated by its Powered by Alfa Romeo script, is the 1800 V.V.T model. Despite its insistence, the engine displaces 1747cc, and would round down to 1.7L. We consider an Alfa Romeo mill to be an upgrade to any marque, short of, say, Ferrari.

Design comes courtesy of Ercola Spada, whose abbreviated name, E. Spada, has extra meaning to Lamborghini fans. E. Spada also penned the 155, although the 145 and the 146 would have been the Alfa Romeo platform contemporaries to the Delta. The design is nuanced, to be sure, but is reasonably rewarding to take in, especially in the outspoken yellow of this example.

Year: 1998
Model: Lancia
Engine: 1.7L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 32,045 mi
Price: Auction

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 1998 Lancia Delta HPE

Because of a fraudulent buyer , i relist for sell my Lancia Delta HPE , Made by Alfa Romeo , LOW MILAGE ( 32045 Miles )

Please i accept only **** CERTIFIED BANK CHECK ****

One owner

All original without modification

AMAZING CONDITION FOR A 20 YEAR OLD CAR ,

YOU CAN COMPARED TO A 2018 CAR .

Original paint ** YES , ALL ORIGINAT PAINT ** NO RUST ** SHOW CAR

Leather seat with Alcantara

Accident free

Rust free

4 New tires ( 0 Miles )

New batterie ( 0 Miles )

VIN ( ZLA83600003047520 )

Drove like a new car , without rattel .

Always parked inside ,

Sell with ** Clear New York ** Title

Very well maintained

Interior and exterior 10 / 10

4 Original Lancia Mag wheel as new

Engine and Transmission 10 / 10 , ( DRY ) ( NO OIL LEAK ) ** ANY **

Legaly imported by Fiat Auto SPA with all epa form , SELL WITH** CLEAN NEW YORK TITLE ***

**** Y E S W I T H C L E A N N EW Y O R K T I T L E ******

The one and only piece not original is the **RADIO **, as i see it's not sheep quality , but not signed or badged by Lancia .

Inside the car is almost new , ,,, brake , suspension , etc ,,, almost new

Car is stored inside , will release it after full payment by (B A N K C H E C K O N L Y), i have to wait bank confirmation before i release the car .

I can keep it inside the time you want ( for free )

I can help with shiping ,

If you have any question about the car , please let me know , i will answer with pleasure

FOR THE RESPECT OF ALL BIDDERS ,,, PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT THE BUY I T NOW PRICE ,,,

((((( FRONT TOWING DOOR BEHIND RIGHT FOGLIGHT IS NOT MISSING , IT'S BLACK , NOT YELLOW )))))

I APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Thank you so much

We have no idea where this auction will end up. In the $8k-12k range, this is an attractive option for the North American Italian car collector looking for something unique. It's not the higher-performance HF model, so it's not exactly collectible. And, any racing involvement was less successful than that of its predecessor, no matter how loudly the Martini livery states otherwise.

Where else in North America can you find a nice 16V Alfa twin cam in 90s 3-door hatch replete with Alcantara-trimmed Recaros seats, a manual transmission, subtle box flares, and rally-inspired wheels? We suspect that our European readers will be less enthused, but we in North America can't help but to be intrigued by this offering.

-Graham

Lamborghini

2005 Lamborghini Gallardo

October 3, 2018 Graham

When Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo at the 2003 Geneva Motor, we were too young to recognize the yellow coupe as a Jalpa replacement. Instead, we saw it as a baby Murciélago. We were also unaware of the fact that Lamborghini had previously attempted to replace the Jalpa with a V10 entry-level model known as the P140 during development. Under Chrysler ownership, Lamborghini had enlisted Gandini to pen up a smaller high performance sports car to accompany the Diablo, but the bambino never came to exist.

We'll leave the speculation of what could have been up to your collective imaginations, but the Gallardo was well worth the wait. Over 14,000 made it out of the factory during its 10-year production run, eclipsing any semblance of commercial success enjoyed by its Jalpa predecessor. With VW at the helm for development, Lamborghini had access to engineering resources unheard of for a firm so small, as well as a smart parts bin from the Audi group. Take a look at the interior of a Gallardo, notice how the switchgear has hardly aged, and try to bring yourself to acknowledge the fact that VW ownership made more sense than another shot at buying switches off the rack from Fiat. And, the 5.0L and 5.2L engine can attribute their successes as much to VW as they can to Lamborghini.

Year: 2005
Model: Lamborghini
Engine: 5.0L V10
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 3,221mi
Price: $139,888

CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2005 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe

This yellow 2005 Gallardo comes from the last of the initial run; 2006 and later model years incorporated a modest power increase and some gear ratio tweaks to improve driveability. The timeless shape is most pure in the early cars, while later cars with the updated headlights and taillights deviate a bit too far from the original concept, if you ask us. And, we are 99% sure that the press release photos from 2003 were in this same shade of Giallo. So, if you can live with the pre-update gearing and the paltry 493hp, you'll be rewarded with the right color on the right body iteration.

Though the magazines and Lamborghini marketing folks certainly compared this with the Ferrari F430, we don't see the need to. Lamborghini as a brand has much less to hang its hat on, and as such, can't afford to write off development mishaps as a part of the ownership experience. That lack of compromise is evident in the Gallardo. In this condition, we're having trouble finding a fault in the nearly $140k asking price.

-Graham