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Lamborghini Diablo

1990–2001

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  • Lowest price

    US$291,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$365,750

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    US$828,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatingmedium confidence

US$425,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+28.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 28.4% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$843,889

+99%

5-Year Forecast

US$1,065,329

+151%

Market scores

58

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1998

    US$100,431-27%

    5 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 Lamborghini Diablo market in the US has accelerated sharply, with the median transaction price now at $425,000, up 28.4 percent over the past twelve months. This upward momentum reflects growing appetite for fourth-generation supercars as younger collectors seek alternatives to air-cooled Porsches and early Ferraris.

The sample tracked just six completed sales over the past year, which limits statistical confidence but does signal consistent buyer interest despite moderate liquidity conditions. The absence of current listings suggests relatively tight supply, a dynamic that often precedes further price movement in collector markets.

Diablos transacting in this period averaged 16,200 miles, indicating that most examples entering the secondary market are well-preserved garage pieces rather than extensively driven cars. This condition profile supports the current valuation tier and aligns with expectations for a highly collectible model.

With 2,884 units produced across its sixteen-year production run, the Diablo occupies a middle ground—far fewer than mass-market sports cars but more numerous than limited-run exotics. Its appreciating-classic status reflects stable demand and the model's established position within supercar hierarchies, though neither extreme rarity nor cultural mythology underpins desirability the way early 1960s Ferraris do.

The three-year projection of $843,889 (a 98.6 percent gain) and five-year base of $1,065,329 (150.7 percent) rest on continued appreciation in the modern exotic segment and demographic tailwinds among high-net-worth collectors. Medium confidence in these figures reflects the small transaction sample, though the directional signal—steady upward pressure—remains intact.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$425,000
  • Annual appr. rate+28.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (100.0%)
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)US$3,420
  • MaintenanceUS$5,360
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$12,000
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$479,750
  • Avg Mileage at Sale16,200 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$291,500 – US$828,000
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • US$725,000

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$828,000

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$330,000

    mecum · 16 Aug 2025

  • US$401,500

    mecum · 17 Aug 2024

  • US$302,500

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$291,500

    mecum · 1 Apr 2023

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