Not Sold (Est: £104.2k - £125.1k)
1970 - Lamborghini 400 GT Espada
Collector Cars Auction • France • 21 Jun 2024
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Not Sold (Est: £104,225 - £125,070)
1970 - Lamborghini 400 GT Espada
France • 21 Jun 2024 • Lot 84
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Lamborghini Espada Series 2 is a rare and desirable example, featuring its original engine and color scheme, with desirable options like air conditioning and power steering. It benefits from a significant mechanical restoration completed in 2019-2020 by a renowned specialist, adding to its appeal for collectors.
Condition
7
The car underwent mechanical restoration in 2019-2020 by a specialist. It has an "interesting Swiss history and remarkable state of preservation." However, it was immobilized for several years prior to the restoration due to mechanical damage (suggesting a faulty cylinder head gasket), and it requires some reconditioning after its restoration.
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1970
Auction
7819
France
Not Sold (Est: £104.2k - £125.1k)
1970 - Lamborghini 400 GT Espada
Collector Cars Auction • France • 21 Jun 2024
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Description
1970 - Lamborghini 400 GT Espada Lamborghini's first family supercar and the fastest of its time
French registration
Chassis n°7819
Engine n°40275
- Design by Gandini, engine by Bizzarrini and chassis by Dallara -
One of only 578 Espada Series 2 built -
Delivered new in Switzerland with air conditioning and power steering - Original engine and color scheme - Mechanical restoration by the late Edmond Ciclet in 2019-2020 - Interesting Swiss history and remarkable state of preservation
Derived from the Lamborghini Marzal prototype, the Espada was presented at the 1968 Geneva Motor Show.
It was the result of Ferruccio Lamborghini's desire to broaden his range by offering a GT-type sports car that was truly family-oriented.
Technically, to achieve this, the brand's chief engineer at the time, Gian Paolo Dallara, extrapolated its structure from the chassis of the 400 GT 2+2, the Italian marque's first two-seat rear coupé, which succeeded the 400 GT, itself a descendant of the ve...
Price Analysis vs Other Espada Series IIs
£43,416
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£103,662
Median Price (Since 2020)
£174,741
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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