TL;DR
- Remember the Bitcoin Lamborghini meme? Well, now you can snag a Lambo for just one BTC instead of the 200+ you needed back in 2013. Talk about a glow-up! 💸
- At least one brave soul in the community has found a decent one for sale in the good ol’ US of A. 🇺🇸
The Lambo-Bitcoin Saga
Let’s rewind to late 2013, when an anonymous buyer waltzed into Lamborghini Newport Beach, the first dealership to accept Bitcoin. They bought a shiny new Gallardo (2014 model) for a whopping 216.8433 BTC, which was worth about $208,315. I mean, who needs a mortgage when you can have a Lambo, right? 🏎️
According to marketing director Cedric Davy, the buyer’s public transaction was “a little surprise to us,” which is code for “we didn’t see that coming, but hey, more customers!”
This tale became the poster child for the Bitcoin dream, where early adopters bought in, held on for dear life (HODL, anyone?), and then watched their investment skyrocket from under $1 to over $1,000. It’s like the ultimate rags-to-riches story, but with more digital coins and fewer fairy godmothers. ✨
And let’s not forget the meme that took the crypto world by storm: W(h)en Lambo? Because who doesn’t want to know when they can trade their digital coins for a luxury car? 😂
How Much for a Lambo?
Fast forward to today, and a quick peek at Lamborghini Newport Beach’s website reveals that the starting price for a Lamborghini Huracan (the Gallardo’s cooler, younger sibling) is $249,865. That’s the “basic” model, while the fancy STO starts at $344,778. Because why not spend a small fortune on a car that goes vroom? 💨
With Bitcoin trading above $110,000 today, you don’t need to drop 216.8433 BTC to get a new Lambo. In fact, for that price, you could buy an entire dealership! Just imagine the possibilities—like becoming the proud owner of a lot full of shiny cars! 🚗💖
But alas, you can’t buy a brand new Huracan for just one Bitcoin. Instead, you might want to check out the used car market. Your Friend Andy found a 2006 Gallardo with less than 17,000 miles for just one Bitcoin. That’s a major glow-up from the original transaction! 🎉
All is right in the world.
We’ve reached used Lamborghini price parity with Bitcoin again.
— Your Friend Andy (@OhHaiAndy) May 22, 2025
According to the most popular US car website, there are plenty of Gallardos available for your one Bitcoin. Some even cost around 0.85 BTC, leaving you with enough change to buy new tires or maybe even a fancy air freshener. Who knew paying with Bitcoin could be this easy? It’s like a crypto miracle! 🙌
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2025-05-22 09:40