News March 29 2007

Versace Lamborghini fetches more than half a million at charity auction

Sharon Stone led a recent auction of a custom built Versace Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 Roadster specially created for a charity auction for the Elton John AIDS Foundation - the winning bid was more than half a million dollars.

The auction was part of the Rodeo Walk of Style Award Ceremony to honour Gianni and Donatella Versace in Beverly Hills. The star studded event was attended by the likes of Elton John, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Sharon Stone, Eva Longoria, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Mischa Barton, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Cindy Crawford, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Drew Barrymore, Brooke Shields and Christina Ricci (think that’s all of them – Ed). To cap off the evening Elton John and Guns ‘N’ Roses performed.

Lamborghini worked directly with Maison Versace’s designers to create the custom model. The lower section of the instrument panel, the doors, the center console, and the seats are all upholstered in opulent full grain leather, featuring the Greek fret motif emblem of Maison Versace. The Versace Lamborghini is equipped with all the optional extras available for this model, as well as specifically designed black Hermera wheels, carbon finish, and an e-gear automatic transmission with sequential shifting.

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