Lot details Registration No: BVU309N Chassis No: 15790 Mot Expiry: Feb 2007
Unveiled at the November 1970 Turin Motor Show (but not put on sale until late 1972), the Lamborghini Urraco P250 was conceived as a rival to the likes of the Ferrari Dino 246, Maserati Merak and Porsche 911. Principally engineered by Paolo Stanzani, its sheet-steel monocoque bodyshell boasted Bob Wallace honed all-round independent coil-over wishbone suspension and ventilated four-wheel disc brakes. A handsome 2+2 seater design with distinctive rear three-quarter engine vents and a Miura-style slatted rear windscreen guard, its styling was the work of Marcello Gandini at Bertone. Named in the best Lamborghini tradition after a particularly fierce breed of bull, the Urraco benefited from a bespoke powerplant. Designated Tipo L240, the 90-degree SOHC V8 utilised an aluminium block and cylinder heads. Fed by four twin-choke Weber carburettors, the 'over-square' (86mm bore x 53mm stroke) 2463cc unit was credited with 220bhp and 166lbft of torque. Transversely mid-mounted and allied to the marque's own five-speed manual transmission, it reputedly enabled the Urraco to sprint from 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds and onto 149mph. Only in production for four years, a mere 520 P250s are estimated to have left the Sant'Agata Bolognese factory.
Finished in red with cream leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is variously described by the vendor as being in grade "A" (electrical equipment, interior trim, paintwork) or "A1" (engine, five-speed manual gearbox, chassis, bodywork, wheels / tyres) condition. Believed but not warranted to have covered 40,000 miles from new, 'BVU 309N' has apparently seen precious little use since 1987. Reportedly treated to a "nut and bolt restoration between 1995 and 1998", it is also said to have had "a £10,000 engine rebuild". Riding on Campagnolo alloy wheels, this rare and stylish 1970s GT is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until February 2007.
PLEASE NOTE: We have noticed the brakes are binding on this vehicle.
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