1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV Coupé

• One of only 346 produced
• Highly original and unmolested
• One of only three in Special Order Balloon White
• Believed to be the original paintwork and interior
• Known ownership history
• Well documented (service book, registration documents, bills, etc)
• Only 35,570 (verified) kilometres recorded
• Belgian registration documents

After 17 years in production, the legendary Countach was replaced by the Diablo, which on its arrival was the fastest, most advanced and most expensive Lamborghini ever built. First exhibited publicly at Monaco in January 1990, the Diablo improved on its illustrious predecessor in every way, setting a new benchmark in supercar design. Nobody can have been surprised to learn that it had been styled by Marcello Gandini, the man responsible for the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, for the family resemblance was obvious. Over the last 35 years we have not only admired Gandini's breathtaking design, but also been captivated by the Diablo's entire presence. The striking lines, aggressive stance, and timeless elegance of his masterpiece go beyond mere aesthetics.

Lamborghinis have never been produced in huge numbers, but even among these rarities the Diablo SV stands out as one of the most elusive Raging Bulls ever. Look at the Diablo's production run of just over 2,900 units — around one quarter of the Aventador's — and you'll begin to understand. Like many Lamborghinis, there were plenty of special editions built to satisfy their most loyal customers, among them the ultimate SV with only 346 examples produced. Designed to appeal more to the enthusiast driver, the simpler and lighter two-wheel-drive Diablo SV (Super Veloce) was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1995 and came with a more powerful 510bhp engine despite being cheaper that the four-wheel-drive Diablo VT. Other SV changes included an adjustable rear spoiler, different lighting, a ducted engine lid, and larger diameter front brakes.

Our Lamborghini Diablo SV was delivered new from Pierce Monte Carlo France in the rare colour Balloon White, which is believed original. It came new with no SV stickers, black leather interior, airbag, and a body-coloured spoiler. The Diablo's first owner, M.Chapelle, drove the car for two years before selling it to its second (Belgian) owner with only 11,000 kilometres recorded. Since then, the car has spent its entire life in Belgium.

The car's second owner, M.Hoste, lived in the historic centre of Bruges and rarely took the car out, averaging fewer than 2,000 kilometres annually during the 13 years she owned it. In 2015 she sold the car, which was still in absolutely immaculate condition, to a well-known Belgian Lamborghini aficionado. Since then, the car has hardly been driven, as evidenced by the service records. The Diablo joined his collection alongside some other top-of-the-range Lamborghinis such as an LM002, some other Diablos including an SVR, and his Countach. After around seven years in the collection, during which period it attended a few Lamborghini events, the car changed hands again in 2022 to join an even larger collection. Once again, the car only came out for service and technical inspections, otherwise it was safely tucked away in the collection.

Now, three years later, there is an exciting opportunity to purchase this car, which is absolutely everything a collector dreams of: an absolute mint condition (pre-facelift) Diablo SV in the rare colour Balloon White with a fully documented history, stamped service book, original driver's manual, original tool rolls paint meter readings are available.

The interior completes the picture perfectly: the seats look as if they have never been sat upon, and even the door entry panels, which usually show signs of age, are nearly flawless. Official Belgian Car Passes - 17 in number dating from December 2000 to August 2024 - verify the odometer reading of 35,570 kilometres as genuine. This car also comes with copies of its old registration documents and some beautiful old photographs of it on Belgian roads.

According to our vendor, the 510-hp, 5.7-litre V12 engine starts up immediately and runs flawlessly, without any noise or irregularities. In addition, the gearbox shifts smoothly through all the gears, and the clutch copes easily with the V12's raw power. A car that has been so well preserved is a rarity among the surviving Diablo SVs, let alone one that is for sale. This car would be an absolute asset to any collection.