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Lamborghini Diablo

1990–2001

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  • 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

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed16
  • SORN'd (off-road)40
  • Total in DVLA records56
  • % of production1.9%
  • All Lamborghini Diablos61
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

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
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£3,050
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£9,450
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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

  • £177,000

    Collecting Cars · 1 Jun 2025

  • £244,000

    Collecting Cars · 15 Jul 2024

  • £250,000

    Collecting Cars · 24 Sept 2023

  • £160,000

    Collecting Cars · 28 Aug 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.