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Bejewelled scale model Lamborghini expected to fetch more than six times as much as the real car.<\/p>\n
One highly detailed toy car, or six Lamborghini Aventadors?<\/p>\n
To most the decision makes itself, but an elaborate new scale model of the range-topping Lambo has been tipped to fetch nearly five million dollars when it comes up for auction later this year.<\/p>\n
The one-eighth scale model \u2013 labelled as the most expensive model car in the world \u2013 has been created by German model making enthusiast Robert Gulpen in cahoots with the Italian supercar manufacturer.<\/p>\n
It reportedly took more than 500 hours to create, with the body of the car milled from carbon fibre with intricate gold thread lacework.<\/p>\n
Reports claim that the car is embedded with approximately \u20ac2 million ($2.67m) of precious stones and metals, including glitzy gold and platinum wheels, bejewelled headlights, a pair of diamond-lined seats and steering wheel, and, unlike some model cars, you can open and close the doors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a high-tech work of art,\u201d Gulpen is quoted as saying. \u201cI wanted to do something unique, something that has not existed until now.\u201d<\/p>\n
The model car will be auctioned in December by Sotheby\u2019s, with a reported starting price of \u20ac3.5 million ($4.67m) \u2013 about six times as much as the regular $754,600 Lamborghini Aventador.<\/p>\n
Eager to secure it before the auction? You can buy it now for \u20ac4.5 million ($6.01m).<\/p>\n
The model was unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, and is encased in a bullet-proof glass casing with integrated electronic sensors.<\/p>\n