Manual V12 Murcielagos Are Attracting Millionaire Collectors | Carscoops

      Collectors are driving up prices for manual V12 Lamborghinis like the Murcielago, as analog supercars become increasingly rare.

      A 2003 Azzurro Aquarius Murcielago, which has 27,000 miles and a clean Carfax history, exemplifies this trend. The combination of a six-speed manual transmission and V12 engine makes this vehicle extremely sought after today. Recent sales of the Murcielago indicate significant price increases for manual versions.

      If you are lucky enough to possess a low-mileage Lamborghini Murcielago with a six-speed manual, now may be the best time to sell it. Demand for supercars from the analog era is rapidly increasing, and few vehicles embody the allure of a gated shifter like this V12 flagship. Consequently, prices are soaring without any signs of leveling off.

      Currently, a 2003 Murcielago is listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, with bids having reached $345,000 at the time of this report. This significantly exceeds the model’s original MSRP of approximately $270,000, and given the latest auction trends, the final sale price could go much higher.

      This particular example, finished in Azzurro Aquarius, is fitted with the original 18-inch Speedline wheels and has been driven around 27,000 miles. Aside from the Fabspeed exhaust, the car is entirely stock and comes with a full service history and a damage-free Carfax report.

      While its exterior is relatively subdued, the interior is quite striking, featuring Rosso Centaurus leather with white accents and a black dashboard. This color combination may not appeal to everyone, but the gated shifter positioned at the center is certainly a captivating feature.

      Recent sales data from Bring a Trailer highlights the strong interest in original Murcielagos equipped with traditional stick shifts instead of the e-gear automated manual option. In May, a 2005 Murcielago Roadster with just 7,000 miles sold for a remarkable $580,000. Shortly thereafter, a 2003 model with a six-speed fetched $475,000. In July, another with approximately 35,000 miles sold for $406,666.

      As electric vehicles (EVs) rise in popularity and fewer cars are being sold with manual transmissions, affluent car buyers are increasingly focusing on vehicles like the Murcielago. It was the last V12-powered Lamborghini available with a manual, and prices are expected to keep escalating.