1996 Lamborghini Diablo SV

Please note: please ensure you are familiar with the process of buying a car in Japan before bidding and get in touch with a CC Specialist if you have any questions. If this car is kept in Japan, the local sales tax (Consumption Tax) may be applicable at 10% of the value of the purchase. This does not apply to vehicles being exported. Buyers must pay within the extended 10 working day timeframe for Japanese auctions, and payment and shipping assistance is available via Collecting Cars partners in Japan. KEY FACTS This Lamborghini Diablo SV-R is an exceptionally rare and formidable V12-powered racing supercar, developed for the marque's one-make racing championship and subsequently converted for road use in Japan. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V12, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed open-gate manual transmission. This example has been converted from competition specification for road use and is currently located in Japan. This Diablo SV-R is understood to be one of only 34 examples produced. The odometer indicates 57,683 km, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Diablo SV-R was unveiled in 1996 as a lightweight competition variant of the SV, which represented the first Lamborghini model to be officially built for motorsport purposes. The SV-R was developed for the marque’s one-make ‘Lamborghini Supertrophy’ series and featured a stripped-down interior, a roll cage, racing seats, a removable steering wheel, Plexiglass side windows, fixed headlights, a more aggressive front spoiler, rear diffuser and side skirts, as well as stiffer suspension, pneumatic air jacks, and an adjustable carbon-fibre rear wing. This example has been converted for road use in Japan and currently carries Japanese registration plates. The seller notes that it remains a racing-derived vehicle and is best suited to an owner familiar with the operation and maintenance of competition machinery. This example is finished in an eye-catching shade of yellow,