V10 Gallardo as a weekender

[M5Rick]

What's not to like about an earlier V10 Gallardo with a tempting price though some may prefer a cabrio and of course carrying a large fire extinguisher is advisable, to be sure.
Old school is the way to go with Doug DeMuro.

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

What's not to like about an earlier V10 Gallardo with a tempting price though some may prefer a cabrio and of course carrying a large fire extinguisher is advisable, to be sure.
Excuse the over excited presenter.

Nice video Rick! I think that with that mileage and going off at auction, its a good steal. With our weather, I'd personally stick to hard top given the amount of rainfall and cold weather we get. Funny how most Lambo's today are still derived from the Gallardo head and back lights imho. I wonder if the car is a one owner car.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

Nice video Rick! I think that with that mileage and going off at auction, its a good steal. With our weather, I'd personally stick to hard top given the amount of rainfall and cold weather we get. Funny how most Lambo's today are still derived from the Gallardo head and back lights imho. I wonder if the car is a one owner car.

I don't think it makes any difference if one owner or more, it could be the first owner may not have been a good driver but those after him were more considerate with the Gallardo's strengths and weaknesses. That the doors open normally is a big plus with me.
My choice would only be a cabrio with the rear wing (that is if it comes with one for the cab)

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I don't think it makes any difference if one owner or more, it could be the first owner may not have been a good driver but those after him were more considerate with the Gallardo's strengths and weaknesses. That the doors open normally is a big plus with me.
My choice would only be a cabrio with the rear wing

You and your rear wings

But no honestly, I would agree on the doors - not all hypercars have to have the scissor doors, could name one or two that don't.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

You and your rear wings

But no honestly, I would agree on the doors - not all hypercars have to have the scissor doors, could name one or two that don't.

There's chap with an early yellow one that goes past where I live at the mo once in a while to visit his folks likely about two roads away, its the coupe with a carbon rear wing. I found it walking the dog in that specific direction and I was just gob smacked. I will not now even look at all the others at £200k plus after seing this one, one day I hope to catch him for a few words.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

You and your rear wings

But no honestly, I would agree on the doors - not all hypercars have to have the scissor doors, could name one or two that don't.

I wonder if a 1998 Civic Lambo scissor doors conversion kit would work on the Gallardo...

[GuidoK]

I think the Gallardo is an awesome Lambo.
It set itself on the map as the first baby model Lambo that was popular and desirable.
Too bad prices have gone up the last few years and manual ones are pretty difficult to get and expensive..

One version of the Gallardo is one of my favorite Lambo's of all time and when it was sold, it even was the cheapest Lambo you could get.
The Gallardo 550-2 with manual transmission. Preferably in VB or Tri Colore trim. What's not to like, V10, RWD, gated shifter.....

Of course no one bought a manual 550-2, so they're rare like hen's teeth often with a price to match sadly....

[wizardofOz]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I wonder if a 1998 Civic Lambo scissor doors conversion kit would work on the Gallardo...

I've never heard of this conversion before at all!

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by wizardofOz

I've never heard of this conversion before at all!

I came across it, the kit does exist, LSD scissor Lambo style door kits.

[M5Rick]

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=482917250975962

[wizardofOz]

I stand corrected...fair play.

[Pauly Wauly]

Are you buying it, M5Rick?

You still have 5 days left to make up your mind
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3zv...gallardo-coupe

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Pauly Wauly

Are you buying it, M5Rick?

You still have 5 days left to make up your mind
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3zv...gallardo-coupe

I'll leave that coupe for someone else to enjoy

[Pauly Wauly]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'll leave that coupe for someone else to enjoy

Okay .... I love the car, but my only problem is that there's one pedal missing for a fun weekend car

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Pauly Wauly

Okay .... I love the car, but my only problem is that there's one pedal missing for a fun weekend car

Good point !

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Pauly Wauly

Okay .... I love the car, but my only problem is that there's one pedal missing for a fun weekend car

I looked yesterday on the net and found no manual transmission Gallardos. Three were list as manuals, but they had automatics; the 'ole "it has paddles, so it can be shifted manually". LOL.

[Pauly Wauly]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I looked yesterday on the net and found no manual transmission Gallardos. Three were list as manuals, but they had automatics; the 'ole "it has paddles, so it can be shifted manually". LOL.

Doug had a manual Gallardo for sale on his site a few days ago. I don`t like yellow, but I wouldn`t turn it down if I had the opportunity to buy one for a good price
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KYl...gallardo-coupe

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Pauly Wauly

Doug had a manual Gallardo for sale on his site a few days ago. I don`t like yellow, but I wouldn`t turn it down if I had the opportunity to buy one for a good price
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/KYl...gallardo-coupe

Everyone wants their chosen car at a 'good' price but for these it won't happen, if reserve is not reached then seller not in a hurry will likely try again later..
My own choice would only be a cabrio for my tallish frame with the E-gear semi auto trans, the dual clutch (DCT) trans came later which shifted gears quicker. Colour? As they come..beggars can't be choosers