Lamborghini Espada 400 GT Series 3, 1975
Lamborghini Espada
Lamborghini Espada•
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€128,736 | Sold
- French registration papers
- Chassis no. 9656
- Engine no. 41437
- Sold new in France
- Only 456 Series 3 examples built
- Masterful design by Gandini
- Very good presentation condition
The first true four-seater Lamborghini was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1968. Named Espada and designed by Marcello Gandini, it was positioned in the range between the 2+2 Islero and the already legendary Miura. At the time, it was the fastest four-seater car in the world, with 325 horsepower beneath its seemingly endless front bonnet. In November 1969, the Espada Series II was introduced, with modifications including a revised dashboard, new brakes and an increase in power to 350 horsepower.
At the 1972 Turin Motor Show, the Series III brought a number of improvements, including very useful power steering as standard, a more conventional dashboard and new wheels. Produced until the end of 1978 in just 1,224 examples across all versions, the Espada is an exclusive, high-performance and stylish car. The car offered is an example of the Espada's final version, the most accomplished Series 3. It left the factory in Bologna in May 1975. Originally grey, this Espada was destined for the French market, as attested by the Lamborghini certificate of origin.
In 1993, it became the property of a famous French cyclist, who kept it for more than 20 years. Its history is pleasingly marked by regular maintenance from renowned specialists such as P3 Automobiles in Cannes and Provost Automobiles in Le Mans. Recent work includes a complete overhaul of the brakes and the fitting of new tyres. The V12, equipped with six Weber carburettors, starts at the turn of the key, and the brakes are more than up to the task of handling its power. Now finished in a rich blue that elegantly complements its "Senape" (mustard) interior, this S3 is in very good presentation condition.
This car, which made its mark on its era, is a genuine opportunity to access the Lamborghini legend. French title - Sold new in France - Only 456 Series 3 cars built - Masterful design by Gandini - Very good condition The first genuine four-seater Lamborghini was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1968. Named Espada and designed by Marcello Gandini, it was positioned in the range between the 2+2 Islero and the already legendary Miura. At the time, it was the fastest four-seater automobile in the world, with 325 horsepower under the endless front bonnet.
In November 1969, the Espada Series II was introduced, with modifications including a revised dashboard, new brakes and an increase in power to 350 horsepower. At the 1972 Turin Motor Show, the Series III brought a number of improvements, including very useful power steering as standard, a more conventional dashboard and new wheels. Produced until the end of 1978 in just 1,224 examples across all versions, the Espada is an exclusive, high-performance and sophisticated car. This particular example belongs to the Espada's ultimate version, the most accomplished one: the Series 3.
Originally grey, this Espada left the factory in Bologna in May 1975 and was intended for the French market, as evidenced by the Lamborghini certificate of origin. In 1993, it became the property of a famous French cyclist, who kept it for more than 20 years. It is pleasing to note that this model was regularly serviced by renowned specialists such as P3 Automobiles in Cannes and Provost Automobiles in Le Mans. Recent work includes a complete brake overhaul and new tyres. Fitted with six Weber carburettors, the V12 engine starts instantly, and the brakes are well up to the task of handling its power.
This S3 is in very good condition, finished in deep blue and paired with a "Senape" (mustard) interior. This car made its mark on its era and is a genuine opportunity to access the Lamborghini legend.
Cost
529,687 AED
