(for those that don't know) John Hooper is one of the few Lamborghini certified Master Technicians (as well as a host of other rare certifications) that is still in the game after nearly 30 years; from a time when techs only trained in Sant'Agata - at the factory. A protégé of the greatest technicians and Lamborghini minds that the world has ever seen. One could say that when it comes to someone worth listening to about the technical aspect of these cars, there is no one more relevant is the US. Amazing that Curated has him on the team. Would love to see a longer, more in depth video about technical instead of production numbers and design options/differences.
I LOVED my 06 Murci. That car was a rockstar & attracted people everytime I took it out. Young, old, people from all walks of life loved that car. These cars really bring people together.
I met Mr. Hooper during my visit to Curated. You guys had closed early that day and my friend and I had failed to realize that while we were there. While my buddy was in the bathroom he took the time to speak to me even though you guys had been closed for roughly 10 minutes at that point. He was happy to answer any questions I had about whatever I asked. Now I know who he is, all I can say it was an absolute honor to be there and be able to speak to him. Thank you again for all you do for these cars.
I'd like to hear a comparison between the murcielago and the aventador non manual as far as maintenance and driving experience. If you were to have one of them to use as a semi daily driver which one would be the most enjoyable and forgiving as far as maintenance and upkeep over 5-8k miles in a year?
It was rumoured that the 2002-2003 cars made more power due to their different engine management and components. This may be why the 03 feels much better than later cars.
It's a pity that Lamborghini seems to have moved away from fitting Alpine audio systems into their cars after the Diablo went out of production. Those Alpine/Lambo posters from the '80s and '90s are iconic!
Amazing. You have one of the most knowledgeable people on Murci’s standing with one of the best technicians on Earth 🌍. I stand with John. The manual gearbox is the best transmission I have ever used in any vehicle period.
I bug John about this a lot. The first time I ever took notice of a Lamborghini was when I saw the movie "Dumb and Dumber" as a kid. It's one of those images that's burned into your mind. Bright colored, mean looking Diablo that just popped against that Aspen snow. I even remember that their briefcase full of "IOU's" contained one for $400,000 for that car. That was the moment myself and I imagine many others, knew what a Lamborghini was. I would like to see you do some content on that very car. What year was it? Color and specs? Who's was it and where is it now? "I like it a lot"
That would have been a 1991/1992 Diablo rear wheel drive -(non-VT) - Rosso over Tan. Current owner and status unknown I think it was $275,000 in the movie if you watch it closely again. But that's $275k back in 1994 lol !! "There you go"
John I love your channel in the US you’re the dealer with the best cars your ability to chase and show the most unique cars is legendary… garage goals for me in every direction in your showroom
Never thought i'd hear John being schooled about vintage Lamborghini's, first time for everything! Personally the Murcielago is my favourite car of all time so this clip will get watched a few times by myself zero doubt!
Wicked. Thank you guys so much. It makes sence now. Now to win the jackpot and ill be in touch for more details on which 640 and aventador to get. And the other v12's and 10' and what ever orgasmic f1 sound generating machine
Also, I remember watching one of Ed Mondi’s YT videos where he showed a private collection of a bunch of manual LP640s. Will link the video if I I can find it.
Really don't understand why the e-gear uptake was so high when new. Of course, that's what makes the manuals worth a fortune now. I guess things change over time.
Is it possible to know how many were RHD? Would those be derived from the Asia/RoW figure or include some destined for Europe too? I'm interested to know how many UK RHD spec models were built
(for those that don't know) John Hooper is one of the few Lamborghini certified Master Technicians (as well as a host of other rare certifications) that is still in the game after nearly 30 years; from a time when techs only trained in Sant'Agata - at the factory. A protégé of the greatest technicians and Lamborghini minds that the world has ever seen. One could say that when it comes to someone worth listening to about the technical aspect of these cars, there is no one more relevant is the US. Amazing that Curated has him on the team. Would love to see a longer, more in depth video about technical instead of production numbers and design options/differences.
The fact that Ed isn’t reading off of a script and that’s pure enthusiasm!! Incredible!!
I LOVED my 06 Murci. That car was a rockstar & attracted people everytime I took it out. Young, old, people from all walks of life loved that car. These cars really bring people together.
This was fun. Thanks for having me!
Thank you for the knowledge bomb! Looking forward to our next video
Ed is *PHENOMENAL* with his knowledge and passion of Lamborghini... especially Murci's
Have you driven a 650-4 Roadster before? Feel like those ones never get talked about
I met Mr. Hooper during my visit to Curated. You guys had closed early that day and my friend and I had failed to realize that while we were there. While my buddy was in the bathroom he took the time to speak to me even though you guys had been closed for roughly 10 minutes at that point. He was happy to answer any questions I had about whatever I asked. Now I know who he is, all I can say it was an absolute honor to be there and be able to speak to him. Thank you again for all you do for these cars.
Awesome to hear! Thanks for stopping by
What other videos would you like to see us film with Ed Bolian?
I'd like to hear a comparison between the murcielago and the aventador non manual as far as maintenance and driving experience. If you were to have one of them to use as a semi daily driver which one would be the most enjoyable and forgiving as far as maintenance and upkeep over 5-8k miles in a year?
I would like to see the complete history of the LM002 from concept on up. I know that is not an Ed thing but would still like to see it.
Dumb and Dumber Diablo. What was it? Who's was it and who has it now?
Tell him you have a Z8 or BMW M1 for him to review, and when he shows up, make his drive a BMW Isetta
I’d like to see which wing on the Murcielago SV is easier to live with in terms of looking out the back, the Low Speed Wing, or the High Speed Wing
Ed knows his passion very very well and it shows. Pretty damn good memory 🫵🏻👍🏻
Indeed! It was great to chat with him
Ed is a dam encyclopedia 😭😭
Lol
Yep
Right, be it beaver or hydro-electric, he's got all the facts!
Some might say edcyclopedia lol
100%😂😂
This much Lamborghini knowledge together, in one place, could induce some sort of mental overload. 😁
Great video!👍👍
🤣🤣🤣
so excited for this! dont be afraid to have more episodes like this super nerding out on production and details.
Thanks for the feedback Adam!
This is my favorite kind of content. I could watch hours of this.
Glad you like it!
It was rumoured that the 2002-2003 cars made more power due to their different engine management and components. This may be why the 03 feels much better than later cars.
It's a pity that Lamborghini seems to have moved away from fitting Alpine audio systems into their cars after the Diablo went out of production. Those Alpine/Lambo posters from the '80s and '90s are iconic!
Thanks gentlemen, walking text books of knowledge. THANKS FOR SHARING…. Keep this excellent work going,so far 2023 videos are outstanding
Our pleasure!
Amazing. You have one of the most knowledgeable people on Murci’s standing with one of the best technicians on Earth 🌍. I stand with John. The manual gearbox is the best transmission I have ever used in any vehicle period.
Best Master Class I've EVER ATTENDED!
Great Video....love hearing the knowledge that these guys drop on these cars.
More to come!
Wow, Ed loves his own voice. Would’ve been nice to hear more from John Hooper and his vast knowledge and experience.
HAHAHAHA I was thinking the same thing
Ed is a HUGE fan. Of Ed.
Ed is the only nerd i would listen from start to end! True and passionate genius
The best kind of nerd 😂
Always love you guys content! Keep up the hard work!!
Thank you! Will do!
Masterclass indeed!! Great knowledge all around, thank you for sharing. Now I feel stupid not buying a Murci when they were in the low 100s lol.
Don't we all!
Mercy SV, Aventador SVJ, Hurican Performante (in that order) is my all-time Lambo dream list.
That's a good list!
Video title should be, how to inflate the price of Lamborghinis we have already bought. I love you guys and the power you have over the market
I bug John about this a lot.
The first time I ever took notice of a Lamborghini was when I saw the movie "Dumb and Dumber" as a kid. It's one of those images that's burned into your mind. Bright colored, mean looking Diablo that just popped against that Aspen snow. I even remember that their briefcase full of "IOU's" contained one for $400,000 for that car. That was the moment myself and I imagine many others, knew what a Lamborghini was.
I would like to see you do some content on that very car. What year was it? Color and specs? Who's was it and where is it now?
"I like it a lot"
That would have been a 1991/1992 Diablo rear wheel drive -(non-VT) - Rosso over Tan.
Current owner and status unknown
I think it was $275,000 in the movie if you watch it closely again. But that's $275k back in 1994 lol !!
"There you go"
*$275k
"Those are as good as money sir. Those are IOUs. That's a car. $275k.. Might want to hold onto that one."
Great video! As a Murcielago owner myself, I definitely learned allot from watching this. Thank you.
Nice! Glad it helped. That was the goal
@@WeAreCurated appreciate it very much. Thank you again.
Ed is absolutely phenomenal with his knowledge!
This was good !!!
I wish there was this sort of passion for the manual Gallardo, as well as cars like the Jalpa
John Hooper is exactly the sort of Texan sounding, Miami livin, Lamborghini talkin man I want to hear more of on this channel.
Hahaha there will be more content with him in the restoration department!
lmao great editing, ed is hilarious and so is John!
thank you!
They're so good they handicapped the market value of them!!!! Thanks ed
We love collaboration between other youtubers = just very cool and in your own realm
John I love your channel in the US you’re the dealer with the best cars your ability to chase and show the most unique cars is legendary… garage goals for me in every direction in your showroom
Thank you!
Cool Video, fun to watch.
Ed is a Murcielago Nerd 😂
Thanks for watching!
Great video!! Wonderful side profile John😉 thanks for the knowledges
i have never been a Lamborghini guy. However the knowledge that these three have about the brand is impressive.
Thanks .. great guest and video ..
Glad you enjoyed it
One of my dream cars, A giallo orion Murci SV LP-670-4
LMAO y'all got a spook @ 10:11-12 from behind the stairway 😹
Damn, the 7 lucky individuals out there with a manual SV.
Just hope they get driven and not collecting dust
This was awesome. So informative and all in all fun to listen too. 😊
I could listen to ed all day lol just got one of they voices you can listen to
My dream car, V12 naturally aspirated Lamborghini Murcielago🔥
Very educational, very graceful done = and love the collaboration between RUclips ers 😊
Ed is a great guy! Love working with him
This is my all time favorite car.
Love this! More of these types of videos please!
You got it!
Never thought i'd hear John being schooled about vintage Lamborghini's, first time for everything! Personally the Murcielago is my favourite car of all time so this clip will get watched a few times by myself zero doubt!
Learned a lot!
Early 6.0 murcielago, gated manual, yellow, with the hercules wheels is the perrrrfect spec
The first time i saw Ed's Verde Draco Murcielago i told myself I'll fully respray any car i get in that cplour
That was fun thanks!👍🏽
Damn Ed is tall af haha
haha yes he is!
this was great. Ed knows his shit!
100%!
You guys should do this every week 😎
We wish!
The expert curator didn't know much of the information given!
The so called expert curator!!!
😂🤣😂🤣🦋🦋😂🤣😂🤣
John's expertise is in the pre-2000s Lamborghinis, hence why he brought in Ed & Hooper for this one!
What a sick collab! 🔥
Way over my budget, but you guys are the source! Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Always love your videos, I'm coming through Miami in a few weeks, love to stop by the showroom and look at what in inventory
Please do!
Love love love this content.
Awesome! Thanks for watching
I wish instead of college classes, I could be getting Lamborghini classes instead. This is much more interesting.
That's a curriculum we can get behind 😂
6:35 for the love of God, John, you better put that on the T-shirt!
Great video 👍 that yellow 02 merci 😍
Wicked. Thank you guys so much. It makes sence now. Now to win the jackpot and ill be in touch for more details on which 640 and aventador to get. And the other v12's and 10' and what ever orgasmic f1 sound generating machine
We look forward to it!
Great one!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Best car ever made🔥👌🏼😮💨
John was the video of you driving the Cizeta V16 ever filmed??
Ferrari FXX in the Background? John is going insane!
John looked like he was about to weep.
Iam in the area , and it would be a blessing to go see you 👊🏻❤️🙏🏻
40th anniversaries are my favorite, visually
Absolutely gorgeous cars
Very educational 👍
Is that Ken's car by the door? 13:13
Yes it is! We got it back in December
I saw that it sold recently. Price wasn't listed. But with some people asking 400-500k for theirs, I bet this one set a record.
We need a full story on that orange manual LP670 from Singapore... It's a huge discovery! Now we have one more left to identify...
Also, I remember watching one of Ed Mondi’s YT videos where he showed a private collection of a bunch of manual LP640s. Will link the video if I I can find it.
Is like John, John & Ed were Italians Lamboghini techs in their past life.
John Hooper is a Lamborghini master technician! One of the best in the USA
Wow, Ed know his stuff!
Master of Murcis!
Great knowledge from these guys. Any else spot the RS200 lurking in the background?
Amazing video boys. I really plan on purchasing a 1st gen gallardo in the next 3 years.
Good choice! Manual is the way to go
Miura SV (Spinto Veloce) / Diablo SV (Sport Veloce) / Murci & Avent SV (Super Veloce) / Avent SVJ (Super Veloce Jota) .
10:12 little sneakpeak
Eagle eyes!
My 2004 is in balloon white
Also had a 2005 with factory ceramic brakes
In uk
Nice!! Beautiful color
That’s Ed’s favorite shirt
Hahaha might be
Great video. Love the murci content
Thank you!
9:40 I accept John's challenge. I'll be down next week. 😎
My favorite Lamborghini
Ed "manual lp-640" bolian
My question is exactly what was done to the engine to go from 640 hp to 660+? Between the LP 640 and the SV?
Great vid guys thx
Our pleasure!
WHAT!?!? Liam neilson is now director of sales at Curated!?!? Fantastic!! LoL
We'd be able to track down any car anywhere! 😂
Really don't understand why the e-gear uptake was so high when new. Of course, that's what makes the manuals worth a fortune now. I guess things change over time.
How come u cant let a nice guy drive a 2010 murci sv and or original gen Aventedor S or Sv ? 😢😢
Good knowledge.
Is it possible to know how many were RHD? Would those be derived from the Asia/RoW figure or include some destined for Europe too?
I'm interested to know how many UK RHD spec models were built
Am I wrong or from the list at 7:21, it seems like there is 1 Reventon with manual transmission ?
I WILL look for you, I WILL find you and I WILL BUY YOU!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
I've seen a white SV manual without the spoiler/wing in the Seattle area.
I'm looking for an early E-gear. Any coming into inventory?
Ed the 🐐
Great Vid!
Thank you!
Superb.Could you do one on the Aventador perhaps? Thanks.
Know body can know everything not even 10 people can know everything but still love your show
John Hooper kinda reminds me of the drummer from Green Day