Introduced at the March 1966 Geneva Salon alongside the Miura, the Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 was comprehensively upstaged by its mid-engined sibling (a pity because it was the more accomplished and refined car).

Derived from that of its 350GTV and 350GT / 400GT predecessors, the front-engined model's tubular steel chassis was designed by Giampaolo Dallara.

Boasting all-round independent coil-over suspension, front / rear anti-roll bars, worm and nut steering and four-wheel disc brakes, it endowed the 400GT 2+2 with class leading dynamics.

Remarkably self-assured, its Carrozzeria Touring-sculpted steel bodywork was in marked contrast to the Miura's 'look-at-me' Bertone styling.

And while both cars shared the same Giotto Bizzarrini conceived 3929cc 'quad-cam' V12 engine, it was the nominal four-seater that was arguably the more rewarding drive.

Though, with a reputed 320bhp and 262lbft on tap road testers still found the heavier machine capable of 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds, 0-100mph in 16....