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 ≤ 1998
−£75,780-36%7 with · 5 without · med 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 UK Diablo market is signalling strength, with the median price at £380,000 reflecting a sharp 31.2% gain over the past twelve months. This upward momentum sits firmly within an appreciating-classic trajectory, though the signal remains a measured Hold rather than an aggressive buy, suggesting the market has already priced in near-term enthusiasm.
Liquidity remains moderate, with only 4 sales tracked in the dataset against a 12-month sample of 16 cars monitored—a reflection of the Diablo's rarity and the selective buyer pool at this price point. The absence of active listings underscores the scarcity dynamic; interested buyers may face wait times and limited negotiation leverage when stock does emerge.
At 2,884 units produced across the model's run, the Diablo occupies a sweet spot between exclusivity and sufficient production to support an active secondary market. Its classification as highly collectible carries a confidence score of 8, driven partly by its status as Lamborghini's last naturally aspirated V12 supercar and design icon, though collector appetite remains keenly focused on the most desirable variants and lowest-mileage examples.
The base projections suggest structural price appreciation, with the median expected to reach £800,851 within three years and £1,033,016 by year five—gains of 110.8% and 171.8% respectively. These figures assume continued demand from wealthy collectors and sustained momentum in the supercar segment, though they should be read as scenario outcomes rather than certainties given the modest transaction sample size.
The High desirability rating and appreciating status reflect strong collector interest, yet the moderate liquidity profile and small sales cohort mean pricing can shift notably on transaction timing and specific car provenance. Prospective buyers should expect meaningful variance around these medians depending on mileage, service history, and rarity features.
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 tracked12
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared12 (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.