Just when I thought this hobby is addictive even with Richie Rich after seeing that Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition which costs US$2.93 million. Came across this mind shattering news of an even expensive model by former Mercedes-Benz engineer and German model maker Robert Gulpen revealed an amazing miniature replica of the new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. This Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 at 1:8 scale, Gulpen newest creation now stands in Guinness Book of World Record with three records. Which includes the Lamborghini logo adorning the bulletproof (!) glass showcase. Leaving aside the tiresome work that went into building the 1:8 scale model, what makes this creation stand out from the crowd is its ridiculous price tag of at least €3.5 million or about US$4.83 million at the current exchange rates.
Given that the actual Aventador LP-700 costs around US$379,000, the miniature model will be auctioned off for at least 12 times the price of the real car it replicates!
The insanely high price can partially be attributed to the precious materials used for the construction of the model. For example, Gulpen wrapped a 1/1000mm thin thread of solid gold around the carbon fibres that form the body of the car, while the rims and the entire interior were cast from solid gold and platinum.
All in all, Gulpen says that the materials used for the construction cost €2 million (about US$2.8 million), while he spent around 500 hours to complete the build.
Gulpen says on his website that the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 will go up for auction at Sotherby’s or Chrystie’s in New York or Dubai with a starting bid of €3.5 million (US$4.83 million) adding that at least half a million euros (US$690,000) will be given to charity.
Sources: Robert Gulpen
you know why it cost 12 times more expensive ?
Because he made it full time CARBON FIBER !
I fully agree with you.