He buys a wrecked Lamborghini Revuelto—But is it really a good idea?
For the first time ever, a crashed Lamborghini Revuelto has gone up for sale, and only one man dared to take on the challenge of restoring it. Mat Armstrong, a well-known YouTuber famous for buying and repairing totaled cars, has gotten his hands on this unique wreck. But this time, the project is massive—cracked carbon fiber, deployed airbags, missing parts… Can the British YouTuber really bring it back to life, or is this a lost cause from the start?
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A one-of-a-kind Revuelto already in pieces
No, this isn’t the same Lamborghini we previously talked about—it’s actually the first wrecked Revuelto to be put up for sale! The Lamborghini Revuelto is the brand’s first hybrid hypercar, combining a V12 engine with three electric motors to deliver 1,001 hp. It’s built on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, which enhances rigidity and weight reduction—but also makes repairs incredibly expensive. That’s exactly what makes this project so risky: if the chassis is beyond repair, the entire car could be a total loss. On paper, this particular Revuelto has only a few hundred miles on the odometer and still has its protective cover in the trunk. But the impact damage tells another story—major structural damage to the front end, shattered body panels, and a front suspension that appears completely ripped off.
Where did this wrecked Lamborghini come from?
Before ending up in Mat Armstrong’s garage, this Revuelto belonged to “Johnny from Donny,” a TikToker who originally bought it as the grand prize for a giveaway. But just one day before the winner was announced, disaster struck—the Lamborghini was crashed. There was no turning back; the winner had to receive the car, even in its wrecked state. That’s when Mat Armstrong stepped in—the only person willing to take on this insane rebuild challenge. In his video, Mat carefully examines the damage, piece by piece, to see what can still be salvaged. The good news?The interior is mostly intact, apart from the deployed airbags. The bad news? The carbon fiber parts are a major concern, as replacing them could cost a fortune.
A $185,000 repair bill… And that’s just the start
After just a few initial assessments, the numbers are already sky-high.
- Damaged subframe? $69,000.
- New parts ordered from Lamborghini? $116,000.
- And that’s just the beginning—more costs will continue piling up.
Luckily, Mat has a strong community—his YouTube fans are already offering advice and connections to help him source parts. One of the first major challenges he faces is Revuelto’s battery system. As Mat explains, when a car is in a serious crash, it triggers a safety system that prevents the engine from restarting. Even after recharging the battery, the car refuses to turn on. The solution? Replacing multiple key electrical components, which will only drive up the costs even further.
A crazy project, but not impossible
This isn’t Mat Armstrong’s first attempt at reviving a totaled supercar. His track record is impressive—he’s rebuilt a flooded Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a destroyed Aston Martin DB12, and even a wrecked Porsche 911 GT3 RS. But this Lamborghini Revuelto might be his biggest challenge yet, considering its total value can reach up to $800,000 depending on options. Despite the missing parts, astronomical costs, and uncertainty about the carbon chassis, Mat remains optimistic. With 4.3 million subscribers and videos reaching millions of views, his journey with the Revuelto is already a success in terms of popularity. Now, the only question is—will he actually get it back on the road?
This article explores Mat Armstrong’s insane challenge to restore a wrecked Lamborghini Revuelto on YouTube. With repair costs already exceeding $100,000 and doubts surrounding the carbon fiber chassis, the project seems borderline unrealistic. But if anyone can pull it off, it’s him!
Images: © Mat Armstrong on YouTube
