dR LIVE marked a milestone this week, selling a Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 for $686,700, the highest price ever paid for a non-gated manual Murciélago. The result came as part of its 100 percent sell-through and 14-day return window, a structure that’s becoming increasingly common as buyers grow more selective and informed. The headline number matters, but the context matters more. It points to a growing appreciation for late-2000s supercars that still sit in the space between analog and modern, a space the Murciélago occupies so well.
When Lamborghini updated the Murciélago in 2006, the LP640 didn’t try to rewrite the formula. The V12 grew to 6.5 liters, chassis tuning was sharpened, and the exterior received subtle improvements that modernized the look. Underneath it all remained the defining elements: a wide stance, scissor doors, and a naturally aspirated V12 that puts on the power in a way modern turbocharged or hybrid cars don’t. With 631 horsepower and permanent all-wheel drive, the LP640 still feels like a substantial supercar that could be a daily driver.
The LP640’s importance and influence become more obvious when viewed against what came next. It was the last Murciélago before the Aventador introduced a carbon-fiber monocoque, a single-clutch gearbox, and a more digitally enhanced driving experience. Designed by Luc Donckerwolke, the Murciélago’s shape has aged like a fine wine, and its mechanical character remains front and center for purists. That balance is increasingly hard to find, and collectors are paying attention and paying premiums.
The 2009 car that set the record boosts that appeal. Showing just 303 miles on the odometer, it’s essentially a time capsule finished in Balloon White, a color unique to the final model year. Factory options include Hermera black wheels, gray Brembo calipers, a transparent engine cover, and a Nero Perseus interior with the Q-Citura package and carbon trim. With limited production numbers and delivery-level mileage, this LP640 represents a broader shift in how collectors are starting to value Lamborghini’s last truly analog V12 era.
