9th Dec, 2009 13:45
The Pavilion Gardens
1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
Estimated at £28,000 - £32,000
Lot details
Registration No: T.B.A.
Chassis No: ZA9Z00000FLA12199
Mot Expiry: Nov 2010
Unveiled at the 1981 Geneva Salon but not put on sale until the following year, the Lamborghini Jalpa (or Tipo P118/B) was conceived as a rival to the likes of the Ferrari 308/328GTS and Porsche 911. Based on an updated version of its Silhouette predecessor's sheet-steel monocoque bodyshell, the newcomer boasted a reinforced subframe, all-round independent coil-over wishbone suspension, ventilated four-wheel disc brakes and 16-inch alloy wheels. A handsome targa-roofed two-seater design with a deep front spoiler, prominent wheelarch extensions and distinctive rear three-quarter engine vents, its styling was the work of Bertone. Named in the best Lamborghini tradition after a particularly fierce breed of bull, the Jalpa employed a bespoke powerplant. Reworked by legendary chief engineer Giulio Alfieri (late of Maserati) and designated the L353, the 90-degree DOHC V8 utilised an aluminium block and cylinder heads. Fed by four twin-choke Weber 42 DCNF carburettors, the 'over-square' (86mm bore x 75mm stroke) 3485cc unit was credited with developing some 255bhp and 232lbft of torque. Transversely mid-mounted and allied to five-speed manual transmission, it reputedly enabled the Jalpa to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and onto 150mph. Revamped in 1984, the `baby' Lambo gained body colour-coded engine and roof sections, while options included telephone dial wheels and a Countach-style rear wing. Only in production for six years, a mere 410 Jalpas are estimated to have left the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory with some sources suggesting that just thirty-five of those were to right-hand drive specification.
First registered during August 1985, this particular example is understood to have spent some twenty-one years on display in `The Lamborghini Room' of a large but very private collection (1987-2008). Reportedly started every month and road tested every three months during that period, the Jalpa's odometer shows an unwarranted 53,000km (circa 33,000 miles). Recently recommissioned by Steve Webb and benefiting from air-conditioning, this sensational V8 Lamborghini is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until December 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor believes this Jalpa to be one of just thirty-five right-hand drive cars built.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has informed us that the bill for work done by Steve Webb will be delivered to the documents office on the day of the sale.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until November 2010.
Registration No: T.B.A.
Chassis No: ZA9Z00000FLA12199
Mot Expiry: Nov 2010
Unveiled at the 1981 Geneva Salon but not put on sale until the following year, the Lamborghini Jalpa (or Tipo P118/B) was conceived as a rival to the likes of the Ferrari 308/328GTS and Porsche 911. Based on an updated version of its Silhouette predecessor's sheet-steel monocoque bodyshell, the newcomer boasted a reinforced subframe, all-round independent coil-over wishbone suspension, ventilated four-wheel disc brakes and 16-inch alloy wheels. A handsome targa-roofed two-seater design with a deep front spoiler, prominent wheelarch extensions and distinctive rear three-quarter engine vents, its styling was the work of Bertone. Named in the best Lamborghini tradition after a particularly fierce breed of bull, the Jalpa employed a bespoke powerplant. Reworked by legendary chief engineer Giulio Alfieri (late of Maserati) and designated the L353, the 90-degree DOHC V8 utilised an aluminium block and cylinder heads. Fed by four twin-choke Weber 42 DCNF carburettors, the 'over-square' (86mm bore x 75mm stroke) 3485cc unit was credited with developing some 255bhp and 232lbft of torque. Transversely mid-mounted and allied to five-speed manual transmission, it reputedly enabled the Jalpa to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and onto 150mph. Revamped in 1984, the `baby' Lambo gained body colour-coded engine and roof sections, while options included telephone dial wheels and a Countach-style rear wing. Only in production for six years, a mere 410 Jalpas are estimated to have left the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory with some sources suggesting that just thirty-five of those were to right-hand drive specification.
First registered during August 1985, this particular example is understood to have spent some twenty-one years on display in `The Lamborghini Room' of a large but very private collection (1987-2008). Reportedly started every month and road tested every three months during that period, the Jalpa's odometer shows an unwarranted 53,000km (circa 33,000 miles). Recently recommissioned by Steve Webb and benefiting from air-conditioning, this sensational V8 Lamborghini is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until December 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor believes this Jalpa to be one of just thirty-five right-hand drive cars built.
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has informed us that the bill for work done by Steve Webb will be delivered to the documents office on the day of the sale.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an MOT until November 2010.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 9th Dec, 2009
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