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£91,840
1970 Lamborghini Espada Series II
UK • 6 Jun 2015 • Lot 160
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Lamborghini Espada Series Two is a lefthand drive model that was manufactured on October 1st, 1970. The vehicle had an engine rebuild with new rings, chains, shells, and gaskets at 77,000km. The car was repainted from Azzurro Mexico (light blue) to red in 1986.
Condition
7
The car has been restored, with the body re-painted and the engine rebuilt. While the paint dates back to 1986, it has been well-maintained since the restoration in 1996, with approximately 18,000 km driven without trouble. The listing notes the body shell and chassis were rust-free at the time of purchase, suggesting a solid foundation for the restoration.
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11,185 miles
8086
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BHJ 242J
1970
Auction
Description
Lamborghini wanted to include a four seat, grand tourer to the model line-up which included the Miura and the 400GT; this came to fruition in the Spring of 1968 when the Espada was exhibited at the Geneva Salon.
A very distinctive design by Marcello Gandini of Bertone, it was radical in appearance yet extremely practical.
The name 'Espada' means 'sword' in Spanish, referring to the sword that bullfighters use to kill the bulls.
With 150mph performance from the 3.9-litre, V12 engine, five speed gearbox, chassis-mounted rear axle and all-independent, coil spring suspension, the car was built as a high performance supercar.
The interior was altered dramatically between each model.
An all new dashboard and steering wheel was installed for the S2 and the interior was again revamped for the S3.
This lefthand drive Series Two Espada was manufactured on October 1st, 1970 and benefits from being one of the last Series Two's to be built with the glorious Muira centre spinner Campagnolo whe...
Price Analysis vs Other Espada Series IIs
£43,416
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£103,662
Median Price (Since 2020)
£174,741
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 18th Apr 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
98,891 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Apr 2018, 98,891 kilometers
Passed
On 16th Feb 2017, 98,193 kilometers
Passed
On 6th Jun 2016, 96,703 miles
Passed
On 27th Apr 2015, 95,561 miles
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