I would never own a supercar like this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo. There, I’ve said it. Regular readers are probably picking themselves up off the floor following that statement, but there is a perfectly sound reason I feel this way. Once a person reaches a certain plateau of, er, maturity, climbing out of one of these vehicles in public is guaranteed to be a less-than-elegant sight. For me, it is less likely to be a climb but more of a “crawl and fall” exercise. However, it would offer a once-in-a-lifetime for the right person to experience one of the automotive world’s ultimate driving machines. If you fit that mold, you will find the Diablo listed here on Craigslist in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With an admission price of $338,888, I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Kyle K for referring this Italian stallion.

The Diablo’s design was a collaborative effort. Marcello Gandini penned the initial design, adding it to his portfolio that included the Countach, the Miura, the Alfa Romeo Montreal, and more humble models like the Renault 5 Turbo. The final design was locked in by Tom Gale from Chrysler, who added his flair to such vehicles as the 1992 Dodge Viper, the Plymouth Prowler, and Lee Iacocca’s beloved K-Car range. It features the low and swooping lines readily associated with the brand, along with Gandini’s iconic scissor doors first seen on the Countach. The original owner ordered this car in Impact White, one of the company’s most conservative shades in that model year. However, it doesn’t make this Diablo any less imposing. It is hard to fault its presentation, with the paint shining beautifully, the plastic and glass looking flawless, and the enormous wheels free from stains and marks. The seller describes it as being in showroom condition, and agreeing with that assessment is pretty easy.

For me, there is one feature that defines an Italian supercar. It isn’t beautifully sculpted panels that could pass as a work of modern art. It isn’t a fire-breathing engine that could launch the car close to the speed of sound. Those features are nice, and I wouldn’t mind if the vehicle in question possessed either or both of those attributes. However, if its interior doesn’t feature a gated shifter, then I’m not interested. I know that in this era of paddle-shift transmissions, it is as antiquated as the typewriter, but a gated shifter possesses a presence that is lost with newer models. This Diablo has that features as an integral part of an interior that presents beautifully. There are acres of rich Rosso Red leather that is virtually perfect. There are no signs of wear or abuse, and no hand-stitched seams are parting or splitting. The driver peers through a three-spoke leather-wrapped wheel at gauges featuring clear lenses and crisp markings. An aftermarket CD player occupies the spot normally reserved for the factory unit, but there are no other additions. The overall condition is consistent with the claimed odometer reading and would help ensure this beauty received as many admiring looks today as it would have when it rolled off the showroom floor.

It’s a shame the seller doesn’t supply any engine photos because this is another aspect of the car that qualifies as modern art. The Diablo is a mid-engines supercar powered by a 5.7-liter quad-cam V12 that pumps out 485hp. The Italian stallions meet the road via a five-speed manual transaxle, allowing the 3,474 lb Lamborghini to cover the ¼-mile in 12.2 seconds. If the driver takes enough brave pills to keep the foot to the floor, that V12 will run out of breath at 202mph. And there rests what is probably the Diablo’s greatest claim to fame, as it was the company’s first model that managed to top the double-ton. The only disappointment for the company was that it achieved the feat three years after arch-rival Ferrari did so with its F40. However, since the F40 hit the wall at 201mph, the Diablo could claim bragging rights on that score. This Lamborghini is in excellent mechanical health. It has a genuine 26,000 Kilometres (16,000 Miles) showing on its odometer and is ready to hit the open road with a new owner behind the wheel.

Let’s not beat about the bush because dropping nearly $340,000 on a classic car Is a significant investment. It would be a select few that can do that, and I envy them the driving experience. The Diablo remained in production from 1990 until 2001, with 2,884 cars rolling out of the Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy, factory. The price of this thoroughbred sits at the top end of the market, but its condition and odometer reading justify that figure. I doubt the seller will be inundated with inquiries, but I won’t be surprised if it finds a new home. If that person is you, I’d like to add that I am available if you ever need a chauffeur. If you can put up with me falling out of the car in public, I’ll handle the humiliation!