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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 ≤ 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
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 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
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.