To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' London event, 24 October
2019.
Estimate:
£180,000 - £230,000
- Offered from the Youngtimer Collection
- One of only 328 examples built
- Tasteful Nero-over-beige colour combination
Sitting firmly at the intersection of supercars and off-road
vehicles, Lamborghini's LM002 was truly a Lamborghini in every
sense. Outlandish, wild, and exotic, it quickly found fans
worldwide, ranging from militaries to Sheiks, as it could be
stripped out for professional use or specified with all the
luxuries to which Lamborghini's customers were accustomed.
Anyone with seat time in a Countach would instantly find themselves
at home in an LM002. Aside from the obvious addition of rear seats,
every surface is covered in wood or leather, and the exhaust note
is unmistakably Lamborghini V-12. Feeding the thirsty V-12 engine
is a massive 76-gallon fuel tank, which helped accommodate the 8
mpg fuel consumption. The performance was extraordinary, as the
LM002 could complete a 0-60 mph run in just 7.7 seconds, which was
incredible considering the LM002's curb weight was 5,720 lb!
Formerly residing in Monaco, this LM002 was acquired from a private
owner in France in November of 2013. It was subsequently exported
to Kuwait and has remained there ever since. It has remained
largely in static storage and rarely been driven, yet it has been
regularly serviced and looked after in-house at the current owner's
collection.
Invoices from servicing in his ownership show that the car has been
driven less than 100 km since the consignor's purchase, and the
odometer is currently showing less than 11,600 km from new.
Currently finished in a subtle colour combination of Nero over a
beige interior, the car was repainted black prior to the current
owner's acquisition, and it was previously painted grey. It is also
worth noting that the car is accompanied by LM002 owner's manuals
and pouch, including a warranty manual.
With Lamborghini's Urus in full production, it is only natural that
LM002 remains in the forefront of the hearts and minds of both the
company and its customers alike. Well-kept examples have always
been in demand, and this LM002 would be an excellent stablemate to
its modern successor.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf19.