2004 Lamborghini Gallardo Manual
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Being a super early car, the Speedo reads in miles, but the mileometer in KM.
I guess that in the past the testers MOT’ing this car converted the displayed number to Miles. And for whatever reason, one decided to just note it in KM instead - and then subsequently every test the same.
History all shows the mileage/km follows correctly with no discrepancies. It’s just down to whoever’s tested its preferences.
Max
I guess that in the past the testers MOT’ing this car converted the displayed number to Miles. And for whatever reason, one decided to just note it in KM instead - and then subsequently every test the same.
History all shows the mileage/km follows correctly with no discrepancies. It’s just down to whoever’s tested its preferences.
Max
Hello,
I have a few questions:
- I saw this car for sale a couple of weeks ago, why selling it now at auction? and why so soon into your ownership (and so much work done to it)?
- The previous ad mentioned the car had been converted to RWD. Can you confirm it is now back to AWD?
- Do you have the original kickplates?
- You changed the cats recently. Is there any signs of damage in the engine due to the old cats? Do you have any evidence to show the engine is 100% operational? (e.g. compression test, borescope)
- There is no service stamps for the years 20/21/22. Do you have any documentations covering these?
- Can you explain the multiple documents from Evaresto - they seem to be a VW restoration business, and the documents don't show any pricing.
Thank you for your time!
I have a few questions:
- I saw this car for sale a couple of weeks ago, why selling it now at auction? and why so soon into your ownership (and so much work done to it)?
- The previous ad mentioned the car had been converted to RWD. Can you confirm it is now back to AWD?
- Do you have the original kickplates?
- You changed the cats recently. Is there any signs of damage in the engine due to the old cats? Do you have any evidence to show the engine is 100% operational? (e.g. compression test, borescope)
- There is no service stamps for the years 20/21/22. Do you have any documentations covering these?
- Can you explain the multiple documents from Evaresto - they seem to be a VW restoration business, and the documents don't show any pricing.
Thank you for your time!
Hi.
Certainly!
So, car was for sale in classifieds. PH offered me a ‘spotlighted’ auction right away as it’s a car of interest to them. I declined initially and said I’d wait for interest in the classified ad first. I got very little genuine interest but quite a few traders and chancers hoping I’d be convinced to let it go way under value.
So I decided to go take them up on the auction offer, and separate the messers from the genuine interest.
I’ve had the car since September last year. I’ve had a lot of fun out of it even just this year and have covered a good amount of miles! (I think 3000+ this year alone). It’s been a bit of a ‘project’ to me as are most cars I own, as I enjoy bringing a car back up to a good standard and fixing niggles/issues.
I’m now ultimately looking to finally live out my long-term Aircooled 911 dream and maybe start a search for a factory standard 964. Hence this is offered here. If it doesn’t meet reserve, I’ll be keeping it long term and maybe looking to store it away in safety for my future self to enjoy all over again.
The car was ‘RWD converted’ yes by the last owner. I’ve now reinstalled the driveshaft and the car is back to factory spec.
Kickplates - no. These were faded/scratched up and very difficult to remove without damaging as they’re bonded on from factory. The replacements are high quality and done like the later cars rather than being black on black and barely visible.
Cats.
I installed Larini sport cats yes not long into my ownership. The car was on decat ‘test’ pipes previously which I believe have been on there for over 10 years. The original and problematic factory cats are long gone and the engine has suffered no damage from them.
I have never done an inspection to the bores, but can confirm the car runs super clean, has never smoked, uses next to no oil, and (surprisingly for an older car) showed very very clean emissions when tested for the MOT.
Service stamps.
Yes these are missing in 20/21/22. I can only explain that the car in that time had a careless owner who didn’t add to the history - or actually drive it much luckily. As although it missed the yearly services it didn’t do many miles by the looks of the MOT history.
Documents.
EvaResto LTD is my company, and recent work has all been carried out by myself. We’re an Aircooled VW and (occasionally) early Porsche specialist, but I’m a career mechanic/auto tech so more than able to, and qualified to work on specialist cars like this. I can confirm it’s actually a lovely car to work on, for anyone else interested!
All reciepts of work are stapled to invoices for the parts used (cats, suspension parts, tyres, sundries etc).
Apologies for any confusion here, I guess it’s not often a keeper of a car like this does all of the work on it also.
More than happy to answer any questions about my work of course.
Many thanks!
Certainly!
So, car was for sale in classifieds. PH offered me a ‘spotlighted’ auction right away as it’s a car of interest to them. I declined initially and said I’d wait for interest in the classified ad first. I got very little genuine interest but quite a few traders and chancers hoping I’d be convinced to let it go way under value.
So I decided to go take them up on the auction offer, and separate the messers from the genuine interest.
I’ve had the car since September last year. I’ve had a lot of fun out of it even just this year and have covered a good amount of miles! (I think 3000+ this year alone). It’s been a bit of a ‘project’ to me as are most cars I own, as I enjoy bringing a car back up to a good standard and fixing niggles/issues.
I’m now ultimately looking to finally live out my long-term Aircooled 911 dream and maybe start a search for a factory standard 964. Hence this is offered here. If it doesn’t meet reserve, I’ll be keeping it long term and maybe looking to store it away in safety for my future self to enjoy all over again.
The car was ‘RWD converted’ yes by the last owner. I’ve now reinstalled the driveshaft and the car is back to factory spec.
Kickplates - no. These were faded/scratched up and very difficult to remove without damaging as they’re bonded on from factory. The replacements are high quality and done like the later cars rather than being black on black and barely visible.
Cats.
I installed Larini sport cats yes not long into my ownership. The car was on decat ‘test’ pipes previously which I believe have been on there for over 10 years. The original and problematic factory cats are long gone and the engine has suffered no damage from them.
I have never done an inspection to the bores, but can confirm the car runs super clean, has never smoked, uses next to no oil, and (surprisingly for an older car) showed very very clean emissions when tested for the MOT.
Service stamps.
Yes these are missing in 20/21/22. I can only explain that the car in that time had a careless owner who didn’t add to the history - or actually drive it much luckily. As although it missed the yearly services it didn’t do many miles by the looks of the MOT history.
Documents.
EvaResto LTD is my company, and recent work has all been carried out by myself. We’re an Aircooled VW and (occasionally) early Porsche specialist, but I’m a career mechanic/auto tech so more than able to, and qualified to work on specialist cars like this. I can confirm it’s actually a lovely car to work on, for anyone else interested!
All reciepts of work are stapled to invoices for the parts used (cats, suspension parts, tyres, sundries etc).
Apologies for any confusion here, I guess it’s not often a keeper of a car like this does all of the work on it also.
More than happy to answer any questions about my work of course.
Many thanks!
Maxisadogsname said:
If it doesn't meet reserve, I'll be keeping it long term and maybe looking to store it away in safety for my future self to enjoy all over again.
No, you won't. You'll get eaten alive by storage costs, lost opportunity on the money and probably find yourself holding a car that doesn't keep up with inflation.Get it sold.
Jeff182 said:
Hello,
I have a few questions:
- I saw this car for sale a couple of weeks ago, why selling it now at auction? and why so soon into your ownership (and so much work done to it)?
- The previous ad mentioned the car had been converted to RWD. Can you confirm it is now back to AWD?
- Do you have the original kickplates?
- You changed the cats recently. Is there any signs of damage in the engine due to the old cats? Do you have any evidence to show the engine is 100% operational? (e.g. compression test, borescope)
- There is no service stamps for the years 20/21/22. Do you have any documentations covering these?
- Can you explain the multiple documents from Evaresto - they seem to be a VW restoration business, and the documents don't show any pricing.
Thank you for your time!
Reply above! Hit the wrong button (new to this). I have a few questions:
- I saw this car for sale a couple of weeks ago, why selling it now at auction? and why so soon into your ownership (and so much work done to it)?
- The previous ad mentioned the car had been converted to RWD. Can you confirm it is now back to AWD?
- Do you have the original kickplates?
- You changed the cats recently. Is there any signs of damage in the engine due to the old cats? Do you have any evidence to show the engine is 100% operational? (e.g. compression test, borescope)
- There is no service stamps for the years 20/21/22. Do you have any documentations covering these?
- Can you explain the multiple documents from Evaresto - they seem to be a VW restoration business, and the documents don't show any pricing.
Thank you for your time!
Panamax said:
No, you won't. You'll get eaten alive by storage costs, lost opportunity on the money and probably find yourself holding a car that doesn't keep up with inflation.
Get it sold.
Usually, yes. But I have a good friend with a big old space he stores clients cars in, who’s offered me a good rate.Get it sold.
I had ‘decided on’ selling this around a month ago, but as of more recently I’ve fallen for the car even harder. Driving it to Annual service and back was a particularly lovely experience!
It either goes for what I am happy with (and I’ll cry a little when it leaves) or I keep it and shelve the Aircooled 911 thing for now.
It’s not about the value/inflation for me and wouldn’t be a ‘collector grade’ car worth sitting on being higher miles anyway.
Edited by Maxisadogsname on Sunday 9th August 22:34
Edited by Maxisadogsname on Sunday 9th August 22:36
Fantastic car - we saw it at the Pistonheads service.
Was great to view in person as we compared it to our 10k mile yellow manual coupe that is just like yours and our 14k mile yellow manual spider.
Have to say the bodywork looked great.
We are currently the top bidder for it so let’s see what happens!
Was great to view in person as we compared it to our 10k mile yellow manual coupe that is just like yours and our 14k mile yellow manual spider.
Have to say the bodywork looked great.
We are currently the top bidder for it so let’s see what happens!
ffmygale said:
You're the highest bidder on a car and you're wanting to tell everyone how great the car is compared to your other two, despite being much higher mileage..... interesting tactic!
Makes a pleasant change from the usual tire kicker sucky teeth nonsense posters in most auction threads.Hi,
If you look above I have already answered this. All the history and service stamps point to there being no issue with recorded distance - it’s just down to change in preference from an MOT tester who decided to note it down in KM (as displayed) rather than convert it to miles.
This is a very very early car and likely one of the first in the country (one letter different in the reg to the Press car that was shown in the top gear studio in 2004). It would appear only these first cars have the recording in KM but speed in miles.
Hope this helps!
If you look above I have already answered this. All the history and service stamps point to there being no issue with recorded distance - it’s just down to change in preference from an MOT tester who decided to note it down in KM (as displayed) rather than convert it to miles.
This is a very very early car and likely one of the first in the country (one letter different in the reg to the Press car that was shown in the top gear studio in 2004). It would appear only these first cars have the recording in KM but speed in miles.
Hope this helps!
Hi,
Just a few questions
Can I see the invoice for the November 2019 clutch replacement at 48,522 miles, and exactly what clutch/flywheel components were replaced?
Can you clarify the mileage/km history and confirm the car's true mileage?
Why was the oil pump housing refurbished in October 2025 and then the oil pump rebuilt in December 2025?
Why were the original suspension components replaced with BC Racing coilovers in July 2026?
Is the original factory suspension included with the car?
Has the gearbox ever had synchro, selector or other internal work?
Has the AWD system/differentials/viscous coupling ever required work?
Why was the car previously decatted, and are the original catalytic converters included?
Has the car ever had accident damage or any paint/bodywork beyond the cosmetic work mentioned in the advert?
Is there genuinely only one key, or is there another key/fob available?
Just a few questions
Can I see the invoice for the November 2019 clutch replacement at 48,522 miles, and exactly what clutch/flywheel components were replaced?
Can you clarify the mileage/km history and confirm the car's true mileage?
Why was the oil pump housing refurbished in October 2025 and then the oil pump rebuilt in December 2025?
Why were the original suspension components replaced with BC Racing coilovers in July 2026?
Is the original factory suspension included with the car?
Has the gearbox ever had synchro, selector or other internal work?
Has the AWD system/differentials/viscous coupling ever required work?
Why was the car previously decatted, and are the original catalytic converters included?
Has the car ever had accident damage or any paint/bodywork beyond the cosmetic work mentioned in the advert?
Is there genuinely only one key, or is there another key/fob available?
Hi,
Certainly.
Clutch - I’m not sure, I don’t have anything other than what’s pictured.
Mileage/KM - I have explained this more than once above! There is NO discrepancy in mileage covered, the change is down to preference of an MOT tester changing from converting the KM shown to miles, to just showing the KM shown.
Very early car so MPH speedo has KM ‘milometer’.
Mileage the car has is shown clearly on the advert.
Oil pump - this is written oddly by PH, but I’ll explain! I swapped the oil pump on the car for a low-miles replacement unit, as I thought it was making a noise it shouldn’t be (I was basically being paranoid, and had read lots about the drive shaft for this being a known failure point). At the time I did Genuine O rings and clips etc, and an oil/filter change.
I then decided to fully rebuild the original pump, as it was just sat around and I fancied giving it a perfect/100% bill of health. I rebuilt this with all OEM bearings and seals, flatted/polished the mating surfaces and reassembled it with all new O rings and refitted it. All pics/proof of this and it’s nice to know a very important part of this engine is in tip-top condition. Car has perfect oil pressure and temps of oil and coolant are great.
Factory suspension - yes the factory KONI units are included with the car.
Coilovers - After not finding a reliable source for rebuilding the factory KONI units, and speaking to other Gallardo owners who do agree that the factory units (on early cars) leave something to be desired, I decided on BC coilovers made to my desired spring rate - loosely based on other aftermarket options available. Being in the automotive suspension trade I know of these to be well made products that last well on a street driven car.
Some may see these as a budget option, but I can confirm the car drives very very well on them and I’ve tweaked the ride height and damping rate (adjustable) to perfection. These are 100% one of the best things I did to this car, and it handles fantastic and rides well.
The stock Koni shocks are supplied, should the next owner want to take the car back to these.
Gearbox has had no work as far as I know. Oil was changed last in 2023. Pennzoil oil used.
AWD system has never required any work either as far as I know.
Cats - If you know anything about these cars, you’ll know the factory cats are seen as very problematic and are not worth keeping at all. They are known to break up internally and cause terminal engine damage. My car was decatted when I bought it, and I’m led to believe these pipes had been on the car for 10+ years. I fitted the Larini sport cats, which are seen as the highest quality option available. The car has clean emissions when tested.
The stock cats are not included, nobody wants these on their cars.
Repair work - the car has certainly never had any accident damage. It is straight and true throughout. Large areas have been repainted, potentially the whole car - but I can’t quite tell 100%. It all matches well anyway I would say.
Key - Yes unfortunately there is one key. As this is based on VW style that they (I think) still use now, having another cut and coded will not be a hard job for any automotive locksmith.
The one key supplied is the factory one as far as I can tell.
Hope this helps.
Max
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