Rear-drive early Diablos are the purest of the breed, and this one comes with more than $23,700 in recent service. July 2026 work replaced the fuel pumps, filters, pressure regulators, sensors, radiators, and intake gaskets, and new tires followed in September. Bidding stands at $161,000 with six days remaining and eight bids placed.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsWhat it's worth right nowMarket data from Classic.com puts the base Diablo market benchmark at $318,616, and DriveIndex values 1991 cars at $325,450 across 21 auction sales. Recent results include $313,000 for a 7,982-mile 1991 in August 2026 and $385,000 for a 16,500-mile car in June, while an exceptional 1991 set a record at $802,500.Changes from the original specification place this one well below those results. The recent service and the gated manual help, but the color change from Rosso, the retrimmed interior, the 6.0-style headlights and engine cover, the SV-style wing, and the aftermarket exhaust all move it away from what collectors pay most for. Fair value lands between $200,000 and $260,000, with $230,000 most likely.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsCondition and detailsThe recent service is substantial. In July 2026 the fuel injectors were cleaned, and the fuel pumps, pre-pump filters, fuel filters, pressure regulators, seals and clamps, intake manifold, plenum, and throttle body gaskets, crankshaft position sensor, timing sensors, coolant sensor, battery, distributor cap and rotor, and radiators were replaced, with the cooling system flushed. Four new tires followed in September 2026, and the seller says they cured a high-speed vibration.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsThe specification has been altered. The seller states the Lamborghini registry lists the original colors as Rosso over Champagne, and the car is now Chiaro Blue over blue leather and Alcantara, with 6.0 headlights, a 6.0 engine cover, an SV-style wing without the center flap, an aftermarket cat-back, and Pioneer and Alpine audio. It also carries Gulf-market compliance modifications.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsA few items need checking. The seller reports minor corrosion on the passenger side of the windshield cowl and confirms the air conditioning blows cold. Chips on the front bumper and wear on interior plastics are disclosed. The car is an import and may not pass emissions in some states. A pre-purchase inspection from a Lamborghini specialist should examine the cowl and the clutch.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeLamborghiniModelDiablo CoupeYear1991Mileage12,000 miles (19,300 kilometers)Engine5.7-liter V12Power485 horsepower and 428 lb-ft of torqueTransmissionGated five-speed manualDrive typeRear wheel driveExterior colorChiaro Blue, repainted from RossoInterior colorBlue leather and AlcantaraCurrent bid$161,000 with six days remainingInterested in this car? View the listing here.What makes the Diablo uniqueThe Diablo had to follow the Countach, the most famous poster car ever built. Lamborghini kept an evolution of the Bizzarrini-designed V12 and brought back stylist Marcello Gandini, who carried over his slashed rear wheel openings and scissor doors into a smoother, faster shape. Early rear-drive cars are widely seen as offering the purest experience before all wheel drive arrived.1991 Lamborghini DiabloCars & BidsValues have climbed sharply as the Diablo became a symbol of its era. A generation that grew up with the car on bedroom walls now has the means to buy one, and original, well-documented examples have pushed into the high six figures. Modified cars sit well below that, which makes this one an accessible way into a gated V12 Diablo.My takeAt $161,000 with eight bids and six days to run, my call is $230,000, with $260,000 possible if bidders value the gated manual and the fresh service. What makes it appealing is the mechanical work, since more than $23,700 in fuel, ignition, and cooling service addresses the parts that most often sideline an early Diablo. What holds it back is originality, because the color change, the retrimmed interior, the later-model headlights and engine cover, and the aftermarket wing and exhaust all distance it from the cars collectors pay the most for. Inspect the cowl, then bid.Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.