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Not Your Find of the Day: the $5 Lamborghini

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Have you always wanted a Lamborghini, but just couldn’t afford one? Well, want no more. Even the most humbly budgeted of car enthusiasts can now afford this fiery bull, because it only costs $5. Admittedly, though, that might still be more than it’s worth.

That’s because although this was once a 5.0-liter V10-powered Huracan, this particular example went full Lamborghini and caught fire, leaving little more than four bent wheels and the outline of seats.

The damage is so extensive that, if it wasn’t for the seats, you’d hardly be able to tell which direction this car was supposed to move in.

The car is from Louisiana and the seller has helpfully pointed out that it won’t start, so that might put you off. Honestly, it seems like all you’d get for your $5 is a pretty big pile of garbage to get rid of.

On the other hand, it could be worth $5 and your afternoon (plus however much the dump charges you) to be able to say that you’ve owned a Lamborghini. Or, with April Fools’ Day coming up, this could be the perfect time to buy your 16-year-old child their first car. Sure, it may damage your relationship with them, but on the other hand you could film it and go viral. Just remember to give us a shout out in your video.

Whatever the case, take a look at the posting for yourself at iaai.com.

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