1997.5 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
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1997.5 Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
Auction Estimate $195,000 ? $210,000
- One of Two Hundred Roadsters Produced
- Fly Yellow, Black Leather
- Recent Service, Performance Exhaust
- Manuals, Books Records,
- Original Leather Trunk Accessory Bags
In the sea of supercars during the 90?s, McLaren F1, Ferrari F50, Jaguar XJ220, one name stood out, Lamborghini. The Diablo was the benchmark of supercars. With almost 500 hp it could well exceed 200mph. Pioneered in the early 90?s, ?VT? stands for Viscous Traction, the name of Lamborghini?s all-wheel drive system, which automatically engages the front wheels if and when the rears spin making the Diablo manageable on twisty roads at high speed.
This example is presented in a bold color combination of Fly yellow over black. The leather interior is trimmed with matching yellow piping and the gated shifter has a special hand stitched leather knob. Within the last 400 miles, this car recently had over $35,000 spent on mechanical repairs and service, ?LOC? ceramic coated stainless steel exhaust thus improving reliability and performance. As an added safety feature, lighting was upgraded to LED. Overall this is a spectacular car captures a blending of world-class style, performance and luxury in a remarkably civil everyday road car. The Diablo VT Roadster has potential collectability and one that every supercar enthusiast should aspire to own. Buy it and Drive like the devil?..