[{"id": 8361739, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 100000, "content": "$100,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650078436, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361741, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yup. I\u2019ll take this.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1650078457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361746, "authorName": "derekfc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekfc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mhphockey is going to end at 500+", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650078504, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361748, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@derekfc so?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650078535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361754, "authorName": "baaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baaron/", "bidAmount": 110000, "content": "$110,000 bid placed by baaron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650078713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361757, "authorName": "derekfc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/derekfc/", "bidAmount": 111000, "content": "$111,000 bid placed by derekfc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650078750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361759, "authorName": "mhphockey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mhphockey/", "bidAmount": 150000, "content": "$150,000 bid placed by mhphockey", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650078762, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361768, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 175000, "content": "$175,000 bid placed by RoyToy2003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650079032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361781, "authorName": "baaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was lucky enough to drive this beast in December 2020, perfect car.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650079292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361787, "authorName": "GSJohnson57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsjohnson57/", "bidAmount": 180000, "content": "$180,000 bid placed by GSJohnson57", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650079331, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361811, "authorName": "TypeCR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/typecr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry if this isn\u2019t of much use to the auction, but I\u2019m amazed at how much the rear bumper painted section travels under the car! Clear paint protection film has never been more necessary.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650079672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361813, "authorName": "DENNIE12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dennie12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...in August 2020 it had 7,100 miles and now in April 2022 it has 7, 200 miles...", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650079737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361825, "authorName": "baddogz28", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogz28/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DENNIE12 'flag as unfortunate'", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650080036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361840, "authorName": "iForgotMyTrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iforgotmytrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original Murcielago has and will continue to age better than any other exotic, period. A true classic.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650080528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361844, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 205000, "content": "$205,000 bid placed by RoyToy2003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650080701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8361851, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "WHY was the clutch replacement done so early? What other items were addressed during the engine out/clutch job? Receipts for the work? Throw out bearing, flywheel, main seal etc? Any chance a compression check & leak down test with readings was done? Thanks. GLWTA", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650081171, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361872, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Luc Donckerwolke isn't an Italian name? Sounds Belgian. Neither is Lamborghini a German name. I believe Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the Company in 1963 with the logo of a bull on the Lamborghini badge as he was a Taurus by birth sign. Why hasn't Audi-VW revised the Badging yet with the purity of bloodlines already lost??!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650081834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361973, "authorName": "jtkeller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtkeller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@birenbose have you watched the drive video?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650086241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361976, "authorName": "BrianBIN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianbin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtkeller slipping the clutch at every gear change? Rough to watch.", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1650086543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361983, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtkeller Thanks bro. I drive 3 Diablos: a 95 black Diablo VT, a lavender metallic purple Diablo SE30 & a 01 Diablo VT 6.0 in Viola Ophelia. A series 2, Espada too. All in absolutely MINT, Concours condition but driven with PASSION. NOT salted or pickled like a notable book to adorn the coffee table and never read!!! Or a mouth watering cake in a showcase without a slice ever tasted. That's just the Lamborghini portfolio. Am I missing something?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650087023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8361992, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Murcielago was a real step forward compared to the Diablo, especially in terms of form.\r\n\r\nI've never had the chance to drive one myself, but as the video shows, it seems to take some practice...\r\nBut if in doubt, there are still these modern plastic Lambos with automatic transmission. ;-)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650087408, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362004, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kkherman I will agree that the modern plastic Lamborghinis with E-gear are uninspiring and mass made @2000 units of the Aventadors per year, how do you support your statement that the Murcielago \"was a real step forward compared to the Diablo\"?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650088105, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362025, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@birenbose: That's just my very subjective sense of form. :-)\r\n\r\nBut the only Lamborghini I would want would be an Espada -as early as possible- Unfortunately I hesitated too long with the last offer I could afford and missed my chances.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650089158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362121, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lovely Lambo - great color - GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650103239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362195, "authorName": "Powerhound", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/powerhound/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jtkeller the driving video seems to simulate a BMW M6 2006 vintage single clutch robotised manual\u2026 or maybe a Maserati Duoselect of the same age. Suggest to seller to delete the driving video before too many buyers see it. \r\n\r\nBeautiful car though. Wow, that colour\u2026 reminds me of the 1973 BMW 3.0CSi Turkisblau. Just awesome.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650108573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362204, "authorName": "gahumbert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gahumbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful beast. That driving video\u2026or slip shifting video ooooof.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1650108987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362233, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "7,108 in December 2020\r\n7,154 currently.\r\n\r\nI walk more miles per year at Costco.\r\n\r\nSeriously, if you want to ruin these cars let them sit, or rather if you want to see them deteriorate let them sit. They love to be opened up and enjoy that 3rd to 4th power gear pull to redline and then gallop onto the subsequent gears. \r\n\r\nThe video besides the odd shifting, is mostly 1st to 3rd and does nothing to show off the car...sadly. Also what are all the dash (warming) lights that are illuminated during the drive? At the 1:54 min mark there is an odd (scratching) sound and at the 2:00 min a warning light comes on? \r\n\r\nVery special car, but really needs to go to someone that can appreciate it by driving it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650110471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362264, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SlowNrusty, Well said. Fully agree.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650111461, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362310, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kkherman, Follow your heart. Don't give up on your dream Espada. You have excellent taste. The Espada was made from 1968 - 1978, in 3 series and only 1217 made I believe. The Espada was the fastest GT (Grand Touring) car in the world at the time. Often called the Mother of the Countach with the same heart, the sonorous V12 with 6 side draft Webers. I have a S2, Espada and an amazing machine it is. Words & pictures don't do it justice. The driving experience to 4 adults, comfortably seated = 2 times as much as a Countach.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650112389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362320, "authorName": "birenbose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/birenbose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kkherman, don't miss watching the You tube video of Jay Leno in an Espada. GLWYD = GLW Your dream", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650112591, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362453, "authorName": "BrokeJoke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokejoke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wish the new lambos had this much bull in them", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650114951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362489, "authorName": "Fcat360", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcat360/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 2002 gated. I was told it was the last Lambo designed by Lambo before the VW guys got involved.\r\n\r\nMine has 24k miles and is a blast to drive.\r\n\r\nGot stopped by 3 cop cars , flashing lights and all, at the start of COVID. They wanted to talk about the car and, of course I complied. After a few minutes I asked why they pulled me over \"Oh, ya, you sticker is expired. But no worries, nobody can get them renewed right now\". And they went off for lunch.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1650115535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362499, "authorName": "MGhunter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mghunter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The clutch is probably fine . It's the operation of the clutch that is cringe worthy", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650115713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362574, "authorName": "JJW007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjw007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "watching and listening to driving video was like nails scratching on a blackboard.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1650116663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362723, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey BaT! Welcome to our auction! \r\n\r\nTo start off, the 50 or so miles on in this car during our ownership have been with the sole purpose of keeping the car lubricated and making sure it gets a few miles so it does not \u201cdeteriorate\u201d by just sitting. \r\n\r\nAs car guys my dad and I have a very hard time saying this but we have several cars that aren\u2019t be enjoyed \u201cproperly\u201d. I usually joke that we have a space problem (as in not enough room) but the reality is we have a time problem. We have some very nice cars that just aren\u2019t being driven and/or enjoyed enough. So we are passing them on to others who can and will enjoy them as intended (as you can see by some recent auctions).", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650118576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362728, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, team BaT, we agree on the driving video. Just give us some time to post a new one this week. Due to some scheduling issues I couldn\u2019t drive the car for the video so I had my cousin do the driving. He was trying to be very gentle as it was his first time driving it (and yes he\u2019d love to \u201creally\u201d hear the 12 cylinders sing but wanted to stay in the family). \r\n\r\nAs to the sound quality the BaT photographer used an iPhone taped to the back window hence the scratchy noises. So lesson(s) learned, we will use our GoPro and post a proper video later this week. \r\n\r\nThe lights that came on were for the seat belt/airbag. It is currently being evaluated so it can be repaired. It appears the light was triggered due to something in the connection in the seat belt on the passenger side. But we will make sure it\u2019s addressed.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1650118636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8362792, "authorName": "105allday", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/105allday/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This design has aged incredibly well. It feels absurd to say but compared to the fire sale of strakes wings intakes and buttresses that is every hideous McLaren, New NSX, Corvette etc the clarity of this wedge can truly be called minimalism. I'm not one to covet supercars but this is a work of art. Pretty color too. Good luck to all.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650119522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8363436, "authorName": "scottythrust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottythrust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling to get a E-gear equipped Murci I presume. Oy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650126771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8363482, "authorName": "scottythrust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottythrust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JJW007 I felt that too!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650127480, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8363591, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @birenbose\nOf course, I know a lot of posts about the Espadas, including Leno's and Harry's great ride reports from the UK.\nA few years ago, a good friend offered me his (easy) SII-project, unfortunately my \"play money\" was tied up elsewhere at the time...we'll see, maybe there will be another opportunity at some point.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650128936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8363845, "authorName": "jtkeller", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtkeller/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@birenbose wow, loosen up bro. My comment about the drive video was in response to your question about a low mile clutch replacement. If you watch the drive video and the upshifts and excess throttle you\u2019d have gotten the sarcasm in my comment\u2026 haha", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650130830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8364878, "authorName": "jasonalovescars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonalovescars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I predict we see close to 100% ROI on this car after a bit over a year in ownership! I remember the old auction, I thought the price ended high but clearly I was way wrong and the market has continued to rocked", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650136023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8365270, "authorName": "turbotroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbotroy/", "bidAmount": 210000, "content": "$210,000 bid placed by turbotroy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650137651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367686, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a better driving video. After the air bag light gets taken care of Monday or Tuesday, stand by for an even more spirited video! Also, the second light that was noticed by someone in a comment was just the low fuel light, I promise that was easily remedied, haha. The only lights on are the airbag and then when we take the traction control off it's illuminated.\r\n\r\nhttps://youtu.be/YzstfNpAXsA", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650149561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367792, "authorName": "NaplesLuxuryCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naplesluxurycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please have someone do the next drive video, that was painful. Great car, Great Colors, minus 04% of the clutch now. Should do very, very well here!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650151040, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367821, "authorName": "Bottfeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bottfeed/", "bidAmount": 212000, "content": "$212,000 bid placed by Bottfeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650151420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367904, "authorName": "hwjbmw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hwjbmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Six speed Rambo \r\nA true gem and a real neck breaker in more then one way \ud83c\udfce", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650152576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8367909, "authorName": "turbotroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbotroy/", "bidAmount": 215000, "content": "$215,000 bid placed by turbotroy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650152657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8367923, "authorName": "Bottfeed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bottfeed/", "bidAmount": 220000, "content": "$220,000 bid placed by Bottfeed", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650152853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8368202, "authorName": "Ponzzzzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ponzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Painful to watch lol.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650156877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368355, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@105allday - I concur - this is a beautiful, sleek design, much better than the over-the-top batmobile design language so common now. Would that more modern supercars were this simple.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650159059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8368466, "authorName": "Ferruccio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ferruccio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is worth $750,000", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1650160834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8369002, "authorName": "kkherman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kkherman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driver of this test drive is wearing cool sunglasses.\r\nThis is at least a start. ;-)\r\n\r\nAnd maybe this Murcielago will just stand around in the garage later, so it doesn't matter if and how it drives.\r\n\r\nWill the price develop as forecast here? I am excited.\r\nThe offers in Europe are at least significantly lower.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650180313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8370290, "authorName": "greenwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gotta love all the \"THIS is a (name ludicrous price) car!\". Every high end car, every time.\n\nBTW, there is a Euro market Murci Anniversary for sale in Europe right now for about $155K. Driver quality.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650211940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8374876, "authorName": "Porsche930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greenwagon, please post a link to the aforementioned European car. I\u2019m curious to see this claim.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650239940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8375443, "authorName": "rogermarcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogermarcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Airbag light can be set off by tilt/moving steering column. Can be reset with dealer pc. Common murcielago problem.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650249669, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8375948, "authorName": "Porsche930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is cheap, but it does have high miles and what I believe to be a modified interior. After currency conversion, shipping, and duty taxes one would be $200k-ish. After undoing modifications and putting on original rims, one would be close to where the current bid is on this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650282161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8376182, "authorName": "Fcat360", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcat360/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone raised the clutch replacement at low milage. I did mine at 20k as it was slipping. It's a fact of life with this car. It is listed as an engine out. But a cleaver mechanic I know made a tool (and his slender arms), which allowed him to do the replace without engine out. My understanding as well is that this was a known limitation, and the newer clutches are not so skinny.\r\n\r\nBut if you spend your life doing burnouts... meh.\r\n\r\nNo matter how long I idle it before moving off, the car shifts like a truck for about the first 10-15 minutes. And then it's snik snik snik through the gears. \r\n\r\nResist the urge to take it a gated Murci into the city for a cruise. You will be worn out.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650287467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8376280, "authorName": "Kazman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kazman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great car truly a work of art. I sold my gated coupe but I was lucky enough to find a gated roadster . These cares are still cheaper in Europe but it is not easy to import them into the USA since they are less than 25 years old.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650288696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8376579, "authorName": "greenwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Porsche930 - I think it would be really bad form to post a link to such a similar car that would, for non US bidders, be a direct competitor. Reflecting back I'd like to apologize to the seller here for even bringing it up. If you really do want to know, it is in Switzerland, and can be found on the dealership site or on the major auto search engine that is the Swiss equivalent to Auto Trader. \r\n\r\nThat said, this IS a valuable car, but I was momentarily annoyed by the \"$750K\" claim and all the other similar posts from many users that pollute so many comment threads. Give the USD a few more years to plummet, maybe.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650292099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8376745, "authorName": "sludgo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sludgo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can see myself in this. Unfortunately, my banker does not share said vision.\n\n;^)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650293969, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8376872, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogermarcon thanks! It\u2019s going in for this today actually!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650295324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8378177, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@greenwagon thank you for your comment, I really appreciate the thoughtfulness. Apology accepted!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650306151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8378784, "authorName": "NaplesLuxuryCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naplesluxurycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Prediction: WIll fetch $485K-$585K (with quality driving video - lol)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650308010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8378981, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon BaT! So there is something that is missing from the listing that I didn't realize. The overhead console (looks like a sunglass holder but is too small to fit much of anything, especially sunglasses) Is broken and doesn't close. It was this way when we received the car but there was some tape shoved into the hole to hold it up. I ordered the pieces to fix it about two weeks ago but unfortunately 3 of the 4 parts are special order so I don't know when they will arrive. I will make sure if it is not fixed prior to sale that it gets done for the buyer.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650308773, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8383082, "authorName": "Rapallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rapallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "best(classiest) Murci, drove one in La Jolla, California back in 2003-04, loved it, had 01 Diablo at the time,was offered a fair trade,but backed out. absolutely beautiful Murci, glwa", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650332938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8383137, "authorName": "Dmont0315", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmont0315/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wingsandwheels i actually had the same glasses holder problem with a murcielago , turns out that\u2019s a recall got it done at Lamborghini dealer free of charge , FYI", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650333601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8383348, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dmont0315 I never would have guessed! That\u2019s great news. We have a backup appointment for the airbag at the dealer on Thursday morning. I guess we will just keep it and see if this can be done!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650337374, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8383375, "authorName": "slonnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slonnik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question to seller and perhaps Murcielago experts, is it possible to get paint meter readings on rear quarters and doors? Would be nice to see consistency on those panels, even if the overall readings were off due to lightweight materials used on the body. Thanks in advance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650338027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8384780, "authorName": "CarbonDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbondan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slonnik you could get a reading off both doors and the roof but that's it since everything else is composite. I've never seen readings and would interested to see what kind of figures people get, there may be quite some variation since they're all hand painted.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650381107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8385011, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 350000, "content": "$350,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650383830, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8385014, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is coming home to Miami.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650383855, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8385622, "authorName": "efg2014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efg2014/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 2006 Verde Itica with 12,000 miles went for $515,000. This should be in the same ball park.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650390082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8387580, "authorName": "1996MBZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1996mbz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rare Lamborghini Murcielago that attracts nothing but joy and smiles. I expect this to go for $500,000 as the final sale.", "likes": 18, "timestamp": 1650398101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8388304, "authorName": "Hammer300", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammer300/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely stunning. The color alone on these 40th Anniversary Edition's is simply out of this world. Definitely a car that belongs with John of Curated!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650400204, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8389857, "authorName": "NaplesLuxuryCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naplesluxurycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Curatedlite bidding hasn't even started yet, this is pocket change so far.......wait till 12 hours left :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650405367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8390651, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@slonnik here are the passenger and drivers side readings. The pics uploaded kind of jumbled so driver is 1.3, 1.1, 1.3 front to back and the passenger is 1.1, 1.3, 1.1 front to back. I\u2019m sorry we didn\u2019t see the other comment about the roof so I didn\u2019t get those readings.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650410508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8390888, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just doing some quick research I see that Lamborghini paint (because it\u2019s hand painted) can be anywhere from 30 mils to 750 mils of thickness. The conversion for our car\u2019s readings are between 45-52 mils which seems on the low end but in range of others. \r\n\r\nWhile we love these cars we don\u2019t profess to be experts. Maybe some of the Lamborghini experts have other experience to share?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650413419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8391255, "authorName": "BostonGeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostongeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Should be interesting to see how this one goes. Beautiful car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650418324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8392016, "authorName": "turbotroy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbotroy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I look the other way and bidding took off. Very nice car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650435140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8393690, "authorName": "Ronin83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronin83/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Your point of view...What is more valuable between a LP580 40th Anniversary Edition and a \"regular\" LP640 Coupe gated 6 speed? Any idea?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650472414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8394167, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are the photos from the same locations as the ones I posted yesterday but done in Mils. Also I was wrangling kids last night and didn\u2019t put decimal places in the mil number I converted. So I figured this would just be easier!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650476258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8397081, "authorName": "slonnik", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slonnik/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronin83 As I understand it Lamborghini didn't go \"all out\" with the 40th anniversary as they did with the 25th and 30th. The result was a numbered car with special paint and a few accents, but really it is the same car as other early Murcielagos. At one point there was an opinion that these 40th anniversary cars would not be valuable but that was an opinion prior to the gated manual craze of today. I personally like the extra carbon bits and the special paint and I would own this car just for those little things, not for any other reason. To answer your question, in my opinion an LP 640 manual is worth much more.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650486678, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8399416, "authorName": "efg2014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efg2014/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronin83 There are about 25 gated LP640 and would cost $750,000+ to acquire one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650499190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8399451, "authorName": "efg2014", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efg2014/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ronin83, the more interesting comparison is between the early gated and the e-gear LP640s. If you look at the sales just on this site there are a lot more pre-lp640s which have come up for sale;not sure why.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650499695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8399588, "authorName": "iForgotMyTrailer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/iforgotmytrailer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is wrong @efg2014 VinWiki has found 32 US spec LP640 manuals. The US accounts for about 20-25% of Lambos production (23% for 2003). So far VinWiki has found 191 manual US spec first gen Murcis. I think between 200 and 300 first generation manual Murcis came to the US though. @Curatedlite website shows \"All of our research and VIN documenting shows that more 50-60% of the Murcielago examples that made it to the USA have been involved in some sort of accident or were a total loss.\" \r\n\r\nAll the quotes below are from @RoyToy2003 a Murci expert and proper enthusiast.\r\n\r\n\u201c02 and 03 cars did not come with E-Gear\u2026 They are the BEST early Murcies to have. Very reliable and STRONG cars. The 02-03 cars lacked the computer lock downs and rev limiters. They will EAT a 04-06 Murcie ALIVE!!\u201d\r\nhttps://lamborghinichat.com/forum/threads/whats-it-like-to-live-with-a-2002-murci.441362/#post-143000142\r\n\r\n\u201cA REAL good 03 Murcie will run so close to a Lp640 that it really is not worth the extra 170-200K\u2026\u201d\r\nhttps://lamborghinichat.com/forum/threads/murci-prices.177572/page-2#post-137290875\r\n\r\n\u201cBut I do know I have driven all years with all trannys etc etc\u2026and everytime I get into a GOOD 03 car it still amazes me the difference I can see and FEEL right of the bat\u2026\u201d https://lamborghinichat.com/forum/threads/murci-prices.177572/page-2#post-137299269", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650501175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8399722, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 355000, "content": "$355,000 bid placed by RoyToy2003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650502551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8399766, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Coming home to the better PNW. WHERE it's paint, interior and tires won't get destroyed by the over zealous sun on it all day long in Miami. Won't have any value after the sun there destroys the leather on the dash sitting outside a Dealer with no protection.\r\n\r\nDealers spellings these should have few (like I do) in their own collection. \r\n\r\nNot just purchase then with BANK LOANED flooring. Buy and sell with profit and no love \u2764\ufe0f of the brand. \r\n\r\nJust another C and C and Exotic motors happening all over again. Buyer beware.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650503033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8400796, "authorName": "vehinet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vehinet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@efg2014 Here is a quick rundown of manuals in the US, fact is there were are a lot more 2003 cars imported and 2003 were all manuals (424). Every list is a bit different, so call this list US approximate. They made quite a few 2002 manuals (442) we just did not get them. As with others, no idea on the status of many cars being totaled but we have plenty of spare parts as a result. What are the odds of running into an LP640 at a cars and coffee? very low. \r\n\r\n2002 - 17\r\n2003 - 97\r\n2004 - 29\r\n2005 - 29\r\n2006 - 18\r\n2007 - 19\r\n2008 - 10\r\n2009 - 5\r\n2010 - 3", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650540902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8400813, "authorName": "vehinet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vehinet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Edit 2005 - 31", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650541526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8400828, "authorName": "vehinet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vehinet/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "But you have to love this color! glwta", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650541790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8400857, "authorName": "Porsche930", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porsche930/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would take an early Murcielago, manual, with the gorgeous Speedline wheels, over just about any other modern Lamborghini...", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1650542740, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8403217, "authorName": "Kaoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaoss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for seller...do you have the luggage that came with the car as well as the OEM exhaust with the roadster tips?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650565218, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8408364, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, I get to comment again. I bought an 04 gated Murci from Steve Barney (when he owned Lambo Carolinas, before he sold his share to his then business partner.) It was a special Verde. @Rogermarcon owns the twin to the one I had. He has told me that they were the only two Murci's in the color. I am betting that this one on offer is one of one or two in this color. It is absolutely gorgeous!\r\n\r\nIn the year and change I owned it I put around 5,000 miles on it.\r\n\r\nI bought a 2004 Murci in 2006 from Lamborghini Carolinas \u2013 it was a dealer demo with 5k miles on it. (one of the two dealership owners drove it personally for 2 years) . Very dark forest green metallic. It had 2 licenses plates while I owned it, first was BOOH and second was MurciMe. I absolutely LOVED that car. Got more smiles per mile from others than any of my 5 Ferrari\u2019s. I bought a Capristo header back exhaust for it and had the dealer install it. Instead of having to FedEx my brain to Capristo in Germany who then FedExed it to Lamborghini in Italy for reprogramming for no-catalytic converters, the mech at the dealership simply had Lamborghini email the programming to him. Saved between 3 and 6 weeks! Had a fob that I could switch between straight pipes and muffled. Good friend lived about 2 miles away from me. He always told me that he knew I was coming past when I had it on straight pipes because he could hear it when I started up!\r\n\r\nGot stopped by the country mounties as I crossed the north bridge from West Palm to Palm Beach (I ran open pipes and over 100mph on the bridge). 4 deputies piled out of the Jeep Cherokee they were in. Told me that all they wanted was to see the car up close! (city, country nor state LEO has any jurisdiction on drawbridges owned and controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers \u2013 which all draw bridges in Florida are).\r\n\r\nPicked up a friend and business client at his hotel. He asked how fast it was. So I hit 75mph in first gear and pointed out that I still had 5 more. He got it.\r\n\r\n(I was 52 when I bought it!)\r\n\r\nGot 86\u2019ed from Cavillino at the Breakers while running the open pipes.\r\n\r\nWish I still had it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650597179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8408371, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love this color. And it does belong in Miami!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650597279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8408435, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kaoss. Sorry we did not receive luggage with the car nor the original exhaust or tips.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650598373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8409346, "authorName": "edbolian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edbolian/", "bidAmount": 365000, "content": "$365,000 bid placed by edbolian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650635251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8409350, "authorName": "edbolian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edbolian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Needs to join the other 3 Murcis!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1650635277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8409563, "authorName": "greenwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ed, I'm going to take credit for getting your mind cranking on an anniversary. JK. Pity the one I brought to you didn't work out, but, good luck on this one!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650637513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8409687, "authorName": "jsjdenali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsjdenali/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@edbolian I got the matching 1 of 1 Verde Artemis Aventador SV . Gorgeous color in person", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650638787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8409928, "authorName": "Kaoss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kaoss/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shdurland incorrect that there are only 2 in this color...this is the 40th Anniversary car and ALL of them are this color, this is car number 4....I owned car #15 and there were 50 built. They originally came with a carbon fiber brief case as well as \"roadster tips\" for a more defined sound. If you haven't seen the color in person, it does not photograph well and is VERY difficult to capture. Years ago, when I bought mine, you couldn't give these away because of the color...everyone hated the color until they spent some time around it, then suddenly the ugly color became a sophisticated color. I personally loved it and was very pleased with the lower prices at the time. The interior combo is stunning in person as well as the subtle differences in leather between the drivers side and passenger side...one side perforated leather, the other smooth leather. A lot of cool subtle items with these cars. But no, not 2 in this color, 50 in this color.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650641510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8410218, "authorName": "shdurland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shdurland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Kaoss - sorry, that was just a guess. I would buy all 50! Even in photos this is a gorgeous color!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650644157, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8413853, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well, whoever shall take new ownership of this vehicle....I can SELL you the CF Brief case that was OEM with these vehicles as well as all the books and tools along with the most important piece to this car. The Roadster design exhaust tips. Then at least you would have a 100% example as it left the factory.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650661477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8414861, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 366099, "content": "$366,099 bid placed by RoyToy2003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650666119, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8416922, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok, Team BaT bidders and drivers, I asked my cousin for another short driving video. This time I told him to drive the car like a Murci. See if you think he redeemed himself. \r\n\r\nPS. Yes, two lights are on. The airbag which we are still working on and the traction control which he turned off for this video.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650720112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8418252, "authorName": "Bmatano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmatano/", "bidAmount": 385000, "content": "$385,000 bid placed by Bmatano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650736551, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8420268, "authorName": "Worldrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/worldrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can tell your cousin his video was worth $18,901.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1650747268, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8420603, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 386002, "content": "$386,002 bid placed by RoyToy2003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650748651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8424179, "authorName": "mrp5150", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrp5150/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! This is the best looking Murci I\u2019ve ever seen! Stunning!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650821316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8424272, "authorName": "G2Z", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g2z/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Decent profit there", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650822056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8425815, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The very lucky few, who are able to drive one of these will certainly be compelled to join the \"Save the Manuals!\" movement ASAP", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650829362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8426187, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick update on the airbag light. We were able to get the car into the Lamborghini dealership. That\u2019s the good news. The fault lies in the drivers side airbag (steering column). Dealer says probably the \u201cclock spring\u201d since they show \u201chigh resistance on driver\u2019s airbag\u201d. \r\n\r\nThe bad news is the part will take 4-8 weeks for delivery after verifying the cause. Total cost of the part and labor was quoted as $2,000. Obviously there isn\u2019t time within the current auction for such a repair. So we will discount the sales price for the buyer by $2,000.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650830962, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8426804, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to hear on the clock spring. Quite common issue. Mainly occurs when the steering wheel is adjusted with the ignition in the in position. Most of the customers is labor. Extensive time consuming. \r\n\r\nSo now, what are we doing for the center roof issue. Parts with in reason, but the labor, again us extensive. Last one I had done via authorized Lambo Dealer was a bit over $1500 PLUS sales tax\r\n\r\nThe true cost killer is going to be removing the instrument cluster to correct the seam separation. \ud83d\ude29\ud83d\ude29\ud83d\ude29\r\n\r\nIs there a second key with this vehicle. I can't find anywhere that it is, figure another $890 AND has to be programmed at the Dealer with the car present.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650833752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8428222, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RoyToy2003. We purchased the car with the broken spectacle/sunglass overhead console. \u00a0As we said earlier, in preparation for the sale we noticed that someone had taped it shut. So, we have ordered parts which we will provide when received. Then the buyer can decide on how they wish to proceed (leave as is, repair themselves or repair with a dealer).\r\n\r\nGood eye seeing the small area of the dash seam around the cluster. We never noticed the seam until taking photos with the BaT photographer (our only defense is that when driving this car other sights and sounds are the focus of our attention \ud83d\ude02). Anyway, it seemed very minor to us but we will still more thoroughly examine this area tomorrow.\r\n\r\nAs to the keys, we only received one with our purchase. \u00a0So that\u2019s what\u2019s included.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650845005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8429546, "authorName": "NaplesLuxuryCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/naplesluxurycars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RoyToy2003 where do you find the manuals, briefcase and tools to ab 2003 Murci?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650891148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8430841, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 388000, "content": "$388,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650904789, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8432946, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ok. Because I\u2019m away from the car today I had my cousin inspect the cluster dash area more closely. It appears that a small area of the material has shrunk and pulled away. I\u2019m posting some more reference pictures of the area. While not visible in the pictures it appears that a staple or two may have pulled loose. Obviously it did not bother us (since we only noticed with the BaT photos). However, due to the short time left in the auction, we can only recommend bidders decide for themselves the affect of this flaw.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650912974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8433600, "authorName": "RoyToy2003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roytoy2003/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for this. It can be fixed, just not going to be cheap. See this often on Dashes, seems the heat coming in through the windshield shrinks the leather and it pulls away from the glue down seam.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650915477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8435659, "authorName": "Lovedrivinfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovedrivinfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This color is gorgeous soo special. I would way rather have this car than any of the more modern Lambo\u2019s. This is hands down one of the best cars ever made the best of lambo", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650924634, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8435975, "authorName": "BostonGeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostongeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All things considered its not a big deal.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650927780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8437442, "authorName": "LP640", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lp640/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want this one", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650954588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8437529, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Final Countdown!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650966835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8437610, "authorName": "Wheeler25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheeler25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's that weird lever sticking up from the center console? I don't have to do anything with it, do I? \r\n\r\n(Save the manuals!)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650972065, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8438036, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1980 Triumph TR 8 in nearly this same color. It was called Persian Aqua. Never seen this color on a Lambo before, very striking.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650980254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8438202, "authorName": "UKDM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ukdm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woww. Absolute dream car right here! I bought the 1:18 model when it was released over a decade ago. What a special Murci GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650982029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8438253, "authorName": "Masterbuilder46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masterbuilder46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are you Burkey001 on R3v? that E30 looks familiar...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650982646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8438856, "authorName": "Manoogs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manoogs/", "bidAmount": 389000, "content": "$389,000 bid placed by Manoogs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650988513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8438989, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oops! We did find the second key. We were looking in the wrong key box. So there are 2 keys to this car and this set has the stamp.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650989574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439551, "authorName": "BATfan27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/batfan27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Manual Murcielago's are fantastic analog cars and the very last of an era. They are wonderful cars for the open road and it is hard not to get intoxicated by the instantaneous throttle response and endless torque. Last year my wife and I did a Cannonball Run in our orange 2003. Great memories and very comfortable despite her being 5 months pregnant :)", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1650993107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439646, "authorName": "bavarianstance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavarianstance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "half a mil ez", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650993522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439664, "authorName": "bavarianstance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavarianstance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "imagine a world if Lamborghini decided to make Aventador Ultimae with a gated 6MT, with only 100 units at $1 million each, would sell out in seconds.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650993617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439753, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bavarianstance imagine a world if Lamborghini............\r\n\r\nThat doesn't sound very Bavarian mate. lol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650993986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439766, "authorName": "bavarianstance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bavarianstance/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "correction - imagine a world if Volkswagen AG", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650994033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439809, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lol @bavarianstance - well played mate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650994201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439831, "authorName": "erictpeterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/erictpeterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wingsandwheels can you share where you sourced the parts for the sunglasses compartment? My latch is also broken and so the box is taped shut :-(\r\n\r\nGLWA!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1650994277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439872, "authorName": "MurciRoar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/murciroar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! another 2003 which I believe is one of, if not the best years for Murcielago.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650994460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439914, "authorName": "wingsandwheels (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wingsandwheels/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@erictpeterson I used Eurospares. One part is in stock and the other three are a special order and we are still waiting. Been about a month so far.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650994694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8439919, "authorName": "VGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vgk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Last year my wife and I did a Cannonball Run in our orange 2003..... despite her being 5 months pregnant\"\r\n\r\nHow to create a gear head out of your child before they are even born.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1650994720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440229, "authorName": "Provenance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provenance/", "bidAmount": 390000, "content": "$390,000 bid placed by Provenance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650995875, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440244, "authorName": "Mpower12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower12/", "bidAmount": 391062, "content": "$391,062 bid placed by Mpower12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650995935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440253, "authorName": "Provenance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provenance/", "bidAmount": 392100, "content": "$392,100 bid placed by Provenance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650995952, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440268, "authorName": "Mpower12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower12/", "bidAmount": 394062, "content": "$394,062 bid placed by Mpower12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650995992, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440272, "authorName": "Provenance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provenance/", "bidAmount": 395500, "content": "$395,500 bid placed by Provenance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440273, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 400000, "content": "$400,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440286, "authorName": "Provenance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provenance/", "bidAmount": 401000, "content": "$401,000 bid placed by Provenance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440287, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 405000, "content": "$405,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440295, "authorName": "BostonGeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostongeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here we go !", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650996064, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440302, "authorName": "Bmatano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmatano/", "bidAmount": 410000, "content": "$410,000 bid placed by Bmatano", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996071, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440306, "authorName": "Shmanman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmanman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car should do all the money. It\u2019s beautiful", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650996085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440317, "authorName": "Provenance", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/provenance/", "bidAmount": 411000, "content": "$411,000 bid placed by Provenance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440319, "authorName": "CarbonDan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carbondan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's time for Bmatano to get his manual murci already! Good luck buddy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1650996120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440328, "authorName": "Mpower12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower12/", "bidAmount": 416062, "content": "$416,062 bid placed by Mpower12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996153, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440338, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 419000, "content": "$419,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996172, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440341, "authorName": "Shmanman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shmanman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see this car in Miami at curated. Just feels right lol", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650996179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440339, "authorName": "VGK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vgk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "40th Anniversary\n6-Speed\nVerde Artemis \n\nThis is the one to have, only way to be disappointed is to be the runner up!\n\nBest of luck bidders.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650996185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440343, "authorName": "Bmatano", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmatano/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@carbondan thanks! Can\u2019t believe only a year ago I sold my 06 for 250", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1650996189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440356, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @shmannan1 hoping to park it next to a Purple SE30... : )", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1650996229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440362, "authorName": "twooten1105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twooten1105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah this Murci cant be anymore perfect. Unless it had 0 miles and was built by God himself", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440363, "authorName": "Mpower12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mpower12/", "bidAmount": 424062, "content": "$424,062 bid placed by Mpower12", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440364, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cLast year my wife and I did a Cannonball Run in our orange 2003\u2026.. despite her being 5 months pregnant\u201d\r\n\r\nHow to create a gear head out of your child before they are even born.\"\r\n\r\nForget the kid, your wife have a sister by any chance?", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1650996255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440371, "authorName": "BostonGeo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bostongeo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lol", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1650996274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440376, "authorName": "twooten1105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/twooten1105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"What\u2019s that weird lever sticking up from the center console? I don\u2019t have to do anything with it, do I?\"\r\n\r\nI dont think anyone needs to worry about this. This Murci is gonna sit in a garage. Haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440384, "authorName": "pdisme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdisme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Woohoo 4\u2019s!! Fellow \u201803 owner here watching closely \ud83d\ude00", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1650996356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440385, "authorName": "Curatedlite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/curatedlite/", "bidAmount": 426000, "content": "$426,000 bid placed by Curatedlite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1650996360, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8440389, "authorName": "trademark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trademark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Forget the kid, your wife have a sister by any chance?\"\r\n\r\nAnd does she own a Murcielago ?", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1650996368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8440393, "authorName": "greenwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, tha