Vehicle Description
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Lamborghini seemed to be in a
perpetual state of financial crisis. The company changed hands
several times since Ferruccio Lamborghini retired in 1974 with some
owners more successful than others at keeping things afloat. Even
Chrysler Corporation took a turn, trying to inject some modern
technology into Lamborghini's traditional ways. But when the
American company was forced to cut spending, Lamborghini was one of
the first assets to get the ax. Production again struggled to top
200 cars per year during the 1990s, until finally, in 1999,
Lamborghini's savior came from an unlikely place - Germany. Under
the guidance of Ferdinand Piech, VW/Audi purchased the legendary
Italian firm and soon set to work modernizing the product line and
the assembly plant. After some stopgap improvements to the Diablo,
Audi forged ahead with its long-awaited replacement, the Murcielago
of 2001. Audi knew Lamborghini could not survive on one model
alone. In the past, their junior supercars like the Uracco,
Silhouette, and Jalpa failed to make much impact on Ferrari's
strong-selling mid-engine V6 and V8 models. But now, with
Lamborghini back on solid financial grounds, work commenced on a
new "entry-level" model aimed at cars like Ferrari's popular 360
Modena. When the all-new Gallardo hit showrooms in 2004, it
represented a huge step forward for Lamborghini. While it sat below
the mighty V12 Murcielago in terms of power and price, the Gallardo
was no wallflower. Power came from a new 5-liter V10 that produced
500 horsepower, which fed a six-speed manual or
hydraulic/electronic transaxle and sophisticated all-wheel-drive
system. Styling credit goes to Fabrizio Giugiaro, son of the
legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone and Ital Design who created
a compact, sharp-edged body with the unmistakable aggression that
is pure Lamborghini. In 2005, the open-topped Gallardo spyder
joined the range, which Lamborghini classified as an entirely new
model. It shared the coupe's chassis and V10 engine, now rated at
520 horsepower. The compact folding soft-top disappeared beneath
the engine cover, giving the car a clean and aggressive look
without spoiling the distinct, dynamic appearance. The Gallardo and
its many variants can easily claim credit for putting Lamborghini
on a path to prosperity. It proved to be enormously popular, and
more than 14,000 enthusiastic customers stepped up to buy a
Gallardo over the car's impressive 10-year production run. On offer
here is a superb 2007 Gallardo Spyder, beautifully presented in a
striking shade ofRosso Letoand with only 5,266 miles from new. The
gorgeous dark metallic red shade suits the crisp lines, with yellow
brake calipers and silver-painted 19-inchCallistowheels providing
nicely-judged accents. Original specification includes the
six-speed E-Gear paddle-shift gearbox, backup camera, Lamborghini
Multimedia system, black leather interior with contrasting red
stitching and Lamborghini crest headrests, heated electric seats,
and carbon cockpit trim. Records show this car was initially
delivered through Lamborghini Orange County in Santa Anna,
California. It has had three owners from new, most recently in an
extensive collection where it was kept in impeccable condition. It
is offered with a clean Carfax report, original owner's manual and
service book. The black leather interior is in superb condition,
showing only the slightest creasing in the driver's seat that is
consistent with the very low miles. Carpets, sill trims, and the
carbon console trim are all in like-new condition, as are the
switches and buttons in the center console. Door panels and dash
feature matching black leather red stitching and additional
high-gloss carbon-fiber trim on the door pulls and instrument
bezel. The canvas soft-top in excellent condition and taut-fitting
and operation is fully automatic and functioning as it should,
stowing neatly beneath the composite engine lid. Inside the front
trunk is a decent-sized storage area for luggage, the factory CD
changer, and the original roadside emergency kit and tire inflator.
Typical of many modern supercars, not much of the glorious 5-liter
V10 engine is visible from the top, mostly due to the positioning
of the soft-top well. However, the visible parts are tidy and clean
and reflective of this car's exceptionally low mileage. On the
road, it drives beautifully, with an addictive off-beat howl from
the V10 engine. The sophisticated E-Gear transmission provides
quick and crisp shifts up and down through the ratios, and
performance is astonishing thanks to the 520 horsepower output.
While Lamborghinis of old are somewhat notorious for their
hard-edged manners, the Gallardo is refreshingly comfortable and
equally happy to cruise along on the interstate or carve up an
Alpine pass. The Gallardo's popularity, practicality, and superb
build quality meant many were driven hard and often, accruing high
mileage in the process. This car's impeccable condition and
incredibly low mileage make it a superb choice for the collector or
enthusiast. It is a marvelous example of Lamborghini's most
significant production model of the modern era, in virtually
box-fresh condition and ready for enjoyment. Offers welcome and
trades considered