Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe, 1973
Lamborghini Espada
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Chassis No.: 8984
Engine No.: 40940
US$91,840 USD | Sold
- Design by Bertone
- Engine no. 40940
- 3,929cc DOHC V-12 Engine
- Six Weber 40DCOE Carburetors
- 370bhp at 6,200rpm
- 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- 4-Wheel Independent Suspension
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Three owners from new
- Lovingly maintained and with fewer than 10,000 miles
- Delivered new to the US
- THE CAR OFFERED
This example of the final series Espada was completed at the Sant'Agata, Bolognese based Lamborghini plant in January 1973, and benefits from the refinements carried out throughout the production run. According to a copy of the original Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, the Espada was first distributed to Modena Sports Car Services in New York City on February 6, 1973 and was promptly transferred to Waldron Motors in Boca Raton, Florida where it was sold to its first private owner, Davis Donnelly, president of Dadco Diversified, Inc, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin on June 6, 1974.
Originally finished in Bleu Spettrale over Senape leather interior, Donnelly would keep his Lambo for nearly a decade before selling it to its second owner, Ray Stata of Boston, Massachusetts on September 19, 1983—a copy of the original bill of sale documents the transaction and affirms the mileage to be "below 2,400 miles" at the time of sale.
Mr. Stata would keep the Espada over three decades, adding under 7,000 miles to the odometer in that time. Repainted Verde Metallizzato, the car was reported to be regularly serviced and subject to an extensive mechanical refresh prior to being acquired by its third and present owner on August 14, 2020.
Having travelled fewer than 10,000 miles—believed to be from new—it shows beautifully today and retains its well-kept, original interior. The Espada has been lovingly maintained and said to be a delightful car to drive. Fitted with electric power steering that can be fully switched on or off, this elegant example of the Bertone-designed Espada—one of a mere 483 Series III cars built—offers its next caretaker the opportunity for ample V-12 power along with room for four.
Cost
337,283 AED
