Lamborghini Enthusiast Achieves Remarkable 300,000 Miles on Murcielago
The notion of high-mileage supercars is enough to make car collectors anxious. Their concerns are understandable, as Italian exotic cars are infamous for their high maintenance costs and unreliable performance, particularly as they age. This makes Simon George, a YouTuber, a standout figure in the automotive world for reaching 300,000 miles on his Lamborghini Murcielago, especially on a road trip to the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata, Italy.
George’s Murcielago stands out with its striking orange exterior and a two-tone black and orange interior, featuring a six-speed manual transmission. Being the last V12 Lamborghini available with a manual gearbox, it’s especially impressive to see such a high-mileage vehicle still equipped for drivers who enjoy shifting gears themselves.
However, it’s important to note that George’s mileage wasn’t solely a result of personal driving; he also established a supercar rental business with this Lamborghini, allowing customers to race his personal vehicle on track days while he joined them as a passenger. This adds to the achievement, as the miles were not just accumulated on long highway drives. Instead, the Murcielago earned its miles in a demanding environment—on the racetrack. As George notes, the car thrives under these conditions.
“The faster you go, the more it likes it,” he explained. “Anything past 3,000 revs, it’s much happier.”
To officially hit the 300,000-mile milestone, George journeyed from Hull, England, taking the Rotterdam ferry to Holland, and then driving through scenic Alpine roads into Italy. This route is precisely the kind of adventure one would envision for a supercar milestone celebration. Upon reaching Automobili Lamborghini, he was warmly welcomed as the brand honored his achievement.
While George actually reached the 300,000 mark on his return trip to England, his accomplishment remains a significant feat worthy of recognition among car enthusiasts. It’s rare for Italian exotics to even reach 30,000 miles, let alone 300,000, as many owners hesitate to drive their vehicles too much for fear of depreciation. George deserves applause not just for racking up the miles himself, but for sharing the experience with others.
In the automotive realm, cars that surpass around 240,000 miles are often humorously termed "moon-mileage" vehicles due to the distance between the Earth and the Moon. With its current mileage, George’s Murcielago would be well on its journey back from the moon! The thought of traveling that far in a Lamborghini may deter many, but George’s devotion to his vehicle sets him apart as a true automotive enthusiast.
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