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Valentino balboni has this car absolutely pegged as he. The gallardos sharply creased styling and v10 prove irresistible to drivers who want to be both seen and heard. Lamborghini has unveiled the limited edition gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni, a new entrylevel model, and its first rearwheel drive supercar since the diablo. While test driving a new lamborghini countach lp500 a tire blew out while he was. These vehicles were also made special with a white and gold stripe that runs the center of the car, inspired by sports cars of the 1970s. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni edition.
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In 2009, to honor his contribution to the company a special edition run of 250 gallardo lp5502 was named valentino balboni. Find lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni for sale. Lamborghini gallardo lp5502 valentino balboni 060 mph, 0100 kph, quarter mile 14 mile and 73 other acceleration times. Lamborghini gallardo lp 5502 valentino balboni spotted in.
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