Lamborghini Diablo
1990–2001
Lowest price
£160,000
Since 2020
Median price
£210,500
Since 2020 · n=4
Highest price
£250,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
4
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 4 lots
Based on 4 verified auction results
£380,000
Market value · recent verified sales
+31.2%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 31.2% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£800,851
+111%
5-Year Forecast
£1,033,016
+172%
Market scores
62
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Lamborghini Diablo remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
16
Cars
SORN
40
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1997
−£46,056-22%5 with · 4 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Lamborghini Diablo has accelerated to a median of £380,000 in the UK market, up 31.2% over the past twelve months—a strong signal that the model continues to command serious collector attention. The current valuation reflects its status as one of the most desirable supercars of the 1990s, though the modest sample size of sixteen transactions warrants acknowledgment that pricing remains concentrated among committed buyers.
With only 2,884 units produced across its decade-long production run, the Diablo occupies a genuinely scarce position in the classic supercar market. Its classification as highly collectible stems partly from this limited supply and partly from its cultural significance as Lamborghini's last entirely mechanical flagship before the Murciélago era. Condition, specification, and mileage documentation remain primary drivers of individual valuations within the model range.
Liquidity sits at moderate levels, reflected in the four sales tracked over the trailing twelve months against sixteen total cars listed—a pace that suggests serious buyers can locate examples, but sellers should expect a window of several months to place their car. The absence of active listings at present indicates tightness in available inventory at the current asking price tier.
Base projections suggest the median could reach approximately £800,850 within three years, representing a further 110.8% gain from current levels. Over five years, the model is projected to trade near £1,033,000, implying an additional 171.8% appreciation from today's mark. These forecasts are grounded in sustained demand for first-generation Lamborghini hyper-cars and the model's continued rarity in the secondhand market.
The HOLD signal reflects a market already in strong upward motion rather than an entry point. Recent momentum is consistent with the longer-term appreciating-classic trajectory, suggesting that patience may reward current holders while prospective buyers should remain attentive to any softness in transaction flow or pricing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£380,000
- Annual appr. rate+31.2%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed16
- SORN'd (off-road)40
- Total in DVLA records56
- % of production1.9%
- All Lamborghini Diablos61
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked9
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared9 (100.0%)
- Units built2,884
- Still registered in the UK56 (1.9%)
- Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)2,828
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£3,050
- Maintenance£4,000
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£9,450
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£207,750
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£160,000 – £250,000
- Total Sales Tracked4
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.