Finding and Acquiring the Long-Lost Victoria's Secret Lamborghini Diablo SV

The Elusive Victoria's Secret Diablo SV

• 💡 A 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV, originally sold for $350,000 out of the Victoria's Secret Christmas catalog, had been missing for 14 years.
• 🎯 The car was unique with special modifications, making it a one-of-one.
• 🔍 After a year of searching, leads pointed to a family in central Illinois.

The Negotiation and Acquisition

• 🤝 A private investigator, Tim Ferreio, initiated contact with a simple note and flowers, eventually leading to a phone call.
• 💰 The owners quoted a high price, indicating they knew the car's value, but a deal was struck for $10,000 over the initial offer.
• 🛠️ The car was found disassembled in an airplane hangar, on a salvage title from a 2006 Colorado crash, and had not been registered since 2011.

Transport and Initial Inspection

• 🚚 Due to its condition, the car had to be partially reassembled by Tim to be moved, with fluids to be addressed before starting.
• 🚛 Arie Toman of Cannonball Garage was enlisted to pick up the car from central Illinois.
• 📍 The Lamborghini was transported to DC Motorworks for further assessment and repair.

Condition and Restoration Challenges

• 🧐 Upon arrival, the car was found to be quite disassembled, with brakes off and significant dust covering it.
• ⚠️ The paintwork, particularly the front, was poorly done and required repainting, with some damage to the bumper and other components noted.
• 🧩 Despite its condition, the car was deemed reasonably complete, with missing pieces like fender liners and a rear grill to be sourced.
• 📚 The owner was pleased to find the original owner's manual and shop manual with the car.