Lot details Registration No: NDS600N Chassis No: 9442 Mot Expiry: Sept 2006
Introduced at the 1968 Geneva Salon, the Lamborghini Espada was a true four-seater supercar. Styled by Marcello Gandini of Bertone, it was visually indebted to the carozzeria's previous 'Marzal' and 'Pirana' show cars. A low-slung menacing 'wedge' (actually no longer than a contemporary Ford Mustang), its Giampaolo Dallara honed pressed-steel platform chassis featured all round coil-and-wishbone suspension, Koni dampers, disc brakes and anti-roll bars. Although, the 'quad-cam' Bizzarini 3,929cc V12 was front-mounted and mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, the Espada enjoyed near ideal front to rear weight distribution (52:48). The world's fastest four-seater at some 155mph, it was praised for its handling and ride quality. Debuting at the 1972 Turin Motor Show, the Series III came with power steering and air-conditioning as standard. Boasting 365bhp and 290lbft of torque, it also carried a revised interior, re-jigged rear suspension and uprated brakes. In production at Sant'Agata Bologna for just six years, a mere 456 were supposedly made.
Finished in white with blue leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as "a joy to drive" thanks to its "vital power steering". Believed but not warranted to have covered 42,000 miles from new, it was reportedly the subject of £11,000 worth of restoration in the 1990s. Treated to a recent air-conditioning system overhaul, this "icon of Italian design and engineering" is offered for sale with history file (ten previous MOT certificates, refurbishment invoices etc), new MOT certificate and road tax until November 30th 2005.
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle nowhas an MOT until September 2006.
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