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Is the Lamborghini Gallardo a good investment?
Pre-LP (5.0 V10) gated manual (2004–2008)
The thesis
Pre-LP Gallardos with the 5.0L V10 and gated 6-speed manual represent roughly 6–8% of all pre-LP production. More numerous than LP manuals but still genuinely scarce. Prices currently £85–130k in Europe for good examples. The most affordable gated Lamborghini, and the last naturally aspirated manual V10 from Sant'Agata. As LP manuals climb toward £300k+, pre-LP manuals will follow. The 2008 cars (last year, revised suspension) are strongest buy.
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