One to Buy: 15,000km Viola 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
Even though the early-to-mid 1990s was not a great time to be selling ultra expensive motor cars of any kind, Lamborghini managed to shift all 150 examples of the souped-up Diablo SE30.
In light of the SE30’s commercial success, Lamborghini reasoned that, in a still sluggish market, a similarly driver-focused Diablo, albeit with a more basic nature to enable a lower selling price, should become a permanent fixture in the firm’s model line up.
Accordingly, the resultant Diablo SV was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1995 and unsurprisingly killed off demand for the regular rear-drive Diablo in the process.
Less than 200 examples of the Diablo SV were produced prior to the introduction of an updated iteration for the 1999 model year, a super example of which is currently on offer at the Curated showroom in Miami.
Painted Lamborghini’s spectacular 30th anniversary shade of Viola, chassis VLA12835 was further configured with charcoal alcantara upholstery, contrast orange stitching, black-centred five spoke OZ Racing alloy wheels, black SV decals and a rear spoiler.
Originally delivered to one Seiku Chirollo in Germany, VLA12835 was subsequently exported to Japan. It has today covered a little under 15,000km and is offered with a fully documented history from new.
Reprinted below is Curated’s description:
Factory Lambo 30 Viola
Original Books and Tools
Alcantara Interior
14,900km
VIN: ZA9DE22A0VLA12835
This 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV, finished in the striking Lambo 30 Viola over a Nero interior, is a prime example of Lamborghini’s bold styling and raw performance of the era. The Diablo SV, a rear-wheel drive powerhouse, distinguished itself with an adjustable rear wing and increased output from its 5.7-liter V12 engine. The rare metallic purple paint, paired with the aggressive styling, makes this car a head-turner wherever it goes.
What elevates this particular Diablo SV is its remarkable completeness, as well as the color. It comes with its original Japanese papers, a leather pouch holding the owner’s manual, airbag supplement manual, and dealer directory manual. Adding to the authenticity, the car retains both original tool bags and two sets of keys, one of which includes the remote fob. Additionally, it features the original Alpine radio amplifier.
Originally delivered to Seiku Chirollo in Germany on February 12, 1998, this Diablo SV, #2835, carries a fascinating international history. With just over 300 examples produced globally, this one stands out not only for its unique color but also for the inclusion of its complete, original documentation and accessories.
