Highlights
- Low mileage of 39,500 miles
- Popular ice white with black trim and cream leather
- Main dealer and specialist service history please see pictures
- Recent major service prior to sale
- Current MOT to September 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
It took Volkswagen funding to finally realise Lamborghini’s dream of a new, entry-level supercar based on Giugiaro’s beautiful Cala concept car. That serious investment resulted in a car that was something new for marque fans - a brand new, well-built and reliable car that could lay reasonable claim to being a daily supercar.
All of which makes this low-mileage 2008 Gallardo convertible very appealing. Painted in popular white with black fittings and trimmed in cream, it is well kept and wears its 18 years lightly. We’re told that it has been regularly maintained by main dealers and specialists, and it comes to market with a recent major service. The current MOT runs to September 2026 with no advisories.
Brutally quick, thanks to that high-revving V10, and very different to the more common 911, this is a pretty and rewarding way to enjoy the hot summer.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 12th December 2008
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since January 2026
- Vendor advises main dealer and specialist servicing
- Major service completed prior to sale according to seller
- Current MOT valid to 8th September 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- White paintwork in good order with few signs of age as shown in photos
- Black exterior trim including grilles and wheels also in good order for age
- Some light marks and kerbing to some rims as shown
- Fitted with quality Pirelli PZero tyres
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Black folding fabric roof in good working order
- Cream leather interior with embossed headrests
- Interior shows little wear considering age and mileage
- Slight creasing to driver’s bolster to note in photos
- Glass wind break behind seats
- Vendor describes Gallardo as being in very good condition
- Features satellite navigation, Branding Pack, heated seats and reversing camera
The Gallardo cleverly blends dependable VAG engineering with the sort of verve you expect from a proper Lamborghini. This car’s ice white paintwork and black trim suit the Giugiaro-derived styling and present well in photos with few signs of use. The black alloys show some light wear, which could be easily resolved, and are fitted with quality tyres.
Inside, the well-specified interior features a Branding Pack, heated seats, navigation and reverse camera. The cream leather is in good order with some light creasing to the driver’s bolster to note.
The Mechanics
- 520bhp 4,961cc V10 engine
- 6spd semi-automatic gearbox
- AWD system
- Vendor states the Gallardo is in good mechanical condition and drives well
- We are told the car has been maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Major service completed prior to sale
- No advisories on MOT
Where previous Lambos may have been more about straight line speed and spectacular looks, the Gallardo was made of much deeper stuff. A screaming 5L 520bhp V10, ultra quick 6spd auto box and surefooted AWD, all courtesy of VAG’s deep pockets, ensure this supercar goes as well as it looks.
The low mileage is supported by MOTs, and we are told that the car has been regularly maintained by main dealers and specialists. The vendor says it comes to market with a recent major service. Added reassurance is provided by the MOT, valid to September 2026 with no advisories.
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