This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, Supercar Fest Sale of Iconic and Classic Cars 2024 on Saturday the 18th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN. Continuing its tradition of naming new models after fighting bulls, Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo coupe in 2003, positioning this new V10-engined supercar below its then flagship V12-powered Murcielago. It would turn out to be an outstanding success for the Italian manufacturer, selling in excess of 14,000 units over the succeeding decade. Prior to the Gallardo's introduction, there had only been one V10-powered passenger car - the Dodge (later Chrysler) Viper - the engine of which Lamborghini (then part of Chrysler Corporation) had assisted in developing. Displacing five litres, the Gallardo's quad-cam V10 had four valves per cylinder and developed its maximum power of 493bhp at 7,500rpm. There were two transmissions on offer: a conventional 6-speed manual and an 'E-gear' 6-speed automated paddle-shift manual.
Hailed by its maker as 'a super-sports car for day-to-day driving-, the Gallardo was based on a styling proposal by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign with final refinements by Lamborghini's in-house team of designers, headed by Luc Donckerwolke. According to Lamborghini 'the vehicle's wheelbase and reduced overhangs give it a more dynamic look... (while) the dimensions of the Gallardo and its performance goals lend it a compact sense of athleticism. All this has been modelled in a single volume, respecting typical and unique proportions, the distinctive sign of a stylistic tradition'. There was no denying that the Gallardo was a radical design in the best Lamborghini tradition and worthy to stand alongside legendary models from the company's past such as the Miura and Countach.
LF53 JNN was registered on 30th January 2004 and has been with its current custodian for nine years, the last five or so stored in a heated showrooms with very limited usage. Finished in striking Giallo Midas with a complimenting black leather interior, this iconic supercar is the rarer and infinitely more desirable manual gearbox example and has covered just over 32,000 miles from new. The Gallardo comes with a stamped service book, the most recent being some six/seven years ago at Lamborghini Manchester (most of this time it remained in the showroom) however, it's currently undergoing a full service and check through with a Lamborghini Specialist in Sheffield along with a fresh MOT, ensuring this epic car is once again fit for the road and able to give pleasure to its new owner.
N.B. The cherished registration number in some of our images, 200 TYX, does not form part of the sale.