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  1. SFchallenge

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  2. roytoy2003

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    #2 roytoy2003, Sep 25, 2012
    Yes, it is a factory OEM color.. Viola Ophelia
     
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    Disagree that this is Viola Ophelia, Roy. VO is much darker/deeper. The original pictured car seems to be brighter and more "pink" by comparison.
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    #4 joe sackey, Sep 25, 2012
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    Incorrect information.

    Viola Ophelia metallic was used 2000-2008 AFTER Diablo SV production had ended. You see it on some 6.0 cars, and one some Murcis. Gallardos too, of course.

    The paint code for Viola Ophelia metallic on the car is LAMBOR-0061 and at PPG the code is 0061.

    Here are some examples of VO metallic, nothing like the color the OP is looking at.
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    #5 joe sackey, Sep 25, 2012
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    Jon,

    The link you took these pics has the color & tint of this car (which I know) skewered for some reason:
    http://www.topspeed.com/cars/lamborghini/1995-1999-lamborghini-diablo-sv-ar608.html

    In actual fact, the color you are looking at is Rosso Targa, paint code on the car is LAM.154.492, and the PPG code is 154.492. It was used in several Diablo Roadsters and Diablo SVs. and has been revived in recent times on some Murci SVs.

    Here are some examples that represent the color a bit better. However, even with these images the color is different in every pic. The reason for this is the paint is very fluorescent, meaning it is very reactive to light sources around it.
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    #8 Kevin2772, Sep 25, 2012
    Saw that color on a 96 diablo Roadster at Lambo Ohio years back. Way too pink for my liking....
     
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    #9 roytoy2003, Sep 25, 2012
    Yes, had a 97 Roadster in that color..think nick name for it is "Lip stick Pink"

    I had a 2001 Diablo, in the Viola..both colors change quite a bit..
     
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    #10 Taurean Bull, Sep 25, 2012
    The first SV you picture with chrome wheels, I do believe resided in SoCal back in 2000. If so, I saw this car at Concorso that year. Love the combo, but not for me. Maybe for my daughter one day...
     
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    :)
     
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    #12 355dreamer, Sep 25, 2012
    Wow! I'd love to own a VO 6.0 or Murci. My favorite Lambo color.
     
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    #13 SFchallenge, Sep 26, 2012
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    Wow. Guys, thanks for the replies & Joe especially, BIG thanks! Great information & pictures here.

    Never seen anything like the Rosso Targa in my area & it does look a little too pinkish :eek: but it does look quite unique on the new SV with matt blacks while VO metallic looks a little "dull" though.

    What colour would you guys recommend for a late SV?

    I'm getting bored with the black on black look & the seals on the glass are hardened so would like lift off the glass, change the seals & paint the car.

    P.S. one of the Lp700 Sv in my area has a special paint similar to the concept Miura, a pastel yellowish-green but a pity I didn't remember the name under the bonnet cover.
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    If you must go green, I would stick with a color that is correct-for-period for the Diablo SV: Verde Scandal, paint code on car: LAM.154513, PPG code: 154.513
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    #16 MurcieMurcie, Sep 26, 2012
    I think it was originally bought from Vik at LOC by lottery Jim, forgot the guys name but I remember he won the lotto and Mario Andretti drove his car in the running of the bulls. I think it had Tubi exhaust with no cats at the time, was so loud he was constantly pulled over for breaking noise laws.
     
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    #19 joe sackey, Sep 26, 2012
    FWIW that first SV which I pictured belonged to one of the Directors of Broadcom Inc in Irvine, CA, a friend & client of mine. The car is imaged in the parking lot of the company.
     
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    #21 joe sackey, Sep 26, 2012
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    Not even close.

    You are referring to "Lambo Thirty" LAMBOR-210113 on the car, PPG code 210113, as mostly used on the 30th Anniversary SE cars.

    It is nothing like "Rosso Targa".

    As if to illustrate the point, here is a pic that shows both colors: Lambo Thirty in the foreground, Rosso Targa in the background.
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    #22 SFchallenge, Sep 26, 2012
    This could be a contender. Not too sure if I can take the luminous color after a while, it's definitely sticking out anywhere u'd go!

    That's one color that I've shortlisted too.
     
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    #23 Taurean Bull, Sep 27, 2012
    PM coming your way soon.
     
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    #24 ralfabco, Sep 27, 2012
    The purple color, helps the Murcielago look even more exotic.
     
  25. EMILIO

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    #25 EMILIO, Sep 27, 2012
    leave it black!
    it is perfect as it is (imo)
    more pics of your car and infos?
    also what countach is in the back?
     
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