Seven of 20 Lamborghini Reventons for sale... on one website??
Lamborghini Reventon - Click above for high-res gallery
When Lamborghini announced its Reventon luxury exotic with a production quota of 20 copies, we assumed the €1 million supercar would be snatched up quickly by the rich and hidden from the rest of the world. The 20 Reventons sold quickly, but it appears that the 650-hp bull-on-wheels drew as much interest from investors as it did the rich and famous.
European luxury site Jameslist currently has seven of the 20 Reventons produced for sale on its website, and all vehicles are priced to sell - at a hefty profit. The bargain basement Reventon will set you back a cool €1,250,000, and a top tag that reaches €1,500,000. Sure, a €250,000 (or more) premium is more than the cost of a well-equipped Gallardo, but if you're OK with spending €1,250,000 on a supercar, we don't think you'll lose any sleep over the extra cash.
Gallery: 2008 Lamborghini Reventon
[Source: Reuters]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Jeff Johnson 11:05AM (3/11/2009)
I can say with ease -- I would do anything for that car.... ANYTHING. Gay for pay? you bet! Hitman? of course.
After I took about 30 showers and let my ass go back to normal I would drive the hell out of that car. LP640 is my dream car, the Reventon is my dream car with sprinkles on top.
If only I had 1.25 million euros.
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Sektor 11:21AM (3/11/2009)
Ouch. The gay for pay thing was kind of disturbing. Why would you whore yourself for a car?
MajorGeek 11:22AM (3/11/2009)
While initially repulsed, I decided I loved your passion for the car and came back to give you a plus +1 :)
Franz 11:40AM (3/11/2009)
I don't share your sentiment Jeff, but I gotta say thanks for the joke... I haven't laughed this hard in a while. LOL
Mobius_1 2:26PM (3/11/2009)
"Gay for pay?"
Not that there's anything wrong with being gay, of course. We don't discriminate.
Randy 4:30PM (3/11/2009)
@Jeff Johnson
Anything? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Suggestion! Make one like that guy is doing! Someone have a link to that post on hand? Or you could bank money!
I wouldn't suggest gimping you (gay pimping) yourself out because then when you pulled up ANYWHERE everyone would say "Hey, there's the guy that took it in the pooper for a car" and they'd all laugh and you'd drive away in an expensive car on your sore behind, a hurt ego and drips on your face............................... OMG from the tears you sick people ;)
Just sayin, there's always a way that's moral and ethical... :)
CaptainSpaulding 5:17PM (3/11/2009)
haha...dream car with sprinkles on top. Good show!
Otsego_Undead 7:31PM (3/11/2009)
That makes 2 of us. We'll work those corners together, buddy. The Reventon is the hottest. car. ever.
AMcA 9:42PM (3/11/2009)
I don't know why anyone needs to be paid to be gay - seems like there's lots of that available for free.
BUT, I do want to note an error in the item: the Reventon is not a tarted up Gallardo. It's a tarted up Murcielago.
MajorGeek 11:21AM (3/11/2009)
For 1.5 million + it would be scary to drive. If you wereck it, the car is gone with the money.
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trevor 1:52PM (3/11/2009)
yeah maybe if you don't have INSURANCE.
Mobius_1 2:27PM (3/11/2009)
Well, that's the kinda claim that will bankrupt AIG.
MajorGeek 3:58PM (3/11/2009)
Car could lose half its value off the lot since it appears they can not get rod of these 20 cars. Brand new Lambos are selling for hundreds thousands off sticker plus some are asking 1.8 - 2 million for it. If half the idiot "auto enthusiasts" who rated your comment up ever bought a niche car instead of a boring Subarau they would have an idea what I mean. Buy a car for 1.8 million, crash the now worth 1 million dollar car = lose money.
MajorGeek 3:59PM (3/11/2009)
Also, I mentioned the car was gone. It could easily not be replaceable once they are gone. Idiots.
Johnny P 11:30AM (3/11/2009)
That jameslist site has more dead links than a noob playing Zelda for the first time...
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revaholic 11:45AM (3/11/2009)
That is the best analogy I have ever heard.
Eddie 11:49AM (3/11/2009)
I've seen quite a few Veyrons, Koenigseggs, Enzos and now Reventons for sale. In the past few years, I can only recall seeing two McLaren F1s for sale, I hardly see an F50 for sale, same goes for the 911 GT1, and even more rare to see for sale, the CLK-GTR.
With more frequent changes of ownership it seems like newer supercars are less beloved by their owners than the older ones.
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Terry 12:18PM (3/11/2009)
Agreed. I think the supercars from a decade or two ago are still more pure than what is being built today. I say that because they seem to be more involving to the driver, though, not that I've driven any. The F40, Mclaren F1, XJ220, and even the old Diablo didn't have all the electronic safety & peformance aids (traction control, launch control, ABS, etc) and fluid shifting transmissions as today's crop. The lack of these gadgets and gizmos gives each car their own personality and driving style. That's what I think defines each supercar.
Sofa King Fast! 12:06PM (3/11/2009)
You are not paying $1.5 mill for a supercar - you are paying $1.5 mill for a piece of art.
That said, I'd take my money and buy a CLK Black Series and use the extra 1.2 million for other fun.
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J.Crew 12:08PM (3/11/2009)
The value of these must be in question as the market is now essentially "flooded" with a rare car. Odd situation. Why would so many of these be up for sale at the same time? I get it that they want to make money off this rare of a car, but that would require more time and selling when they are scarce. Selling when more
I would cross shop all of the owners to get the best deal. I wonder if they are offering incentives or cash back? Has anyone seen the Consumer Reports ratings on these yet? I don't know, maybe I will stick with my 4cyl Altima for now as fuel economy is more important to me at this time. ; )
Oh, and I think JohnnyP out geeked MajorGeek with his noob Zelda thing remark...imho
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