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1972 Lamborghini Espada Series II
UK • 3 Mar 2018 • Lot 303
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1972 Lamborghini Espada S2 is a rare right-hand drive barn find with only 31,607 miles. Dry stored since 1986, it requires a full restoration but boasts desirable options like power steering and air conditioning, making it a potentially superb investment given restored examples fetch over £200,000.
Condition
3
The car has been dry stored since 1986 and will require a full restoration, indicating significant work is needed to bring it back to good condition. However, the low mileage and rare right-hand drive configuration add to its appeal.
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31,607 miles
8858
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
MMC 50L
1972
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 motor show.
A very distinctive design by Marcello Gandini of Bertone, it was radical in appearance yet extremely practical.
With 150mph performance from the 3.9 litre, V12 engine, five-speed gearbox, chassis-mounted rear axle and all-independent, coil spring suspension, it was built as a high performance supercar.
During its ten year production, 1,217 examples were built and three different series produced.
These were the S1 (1968–1970), the S2 (1970–1972) and the S3 (1972–1978).
Each model featured engine power improvements but only minor details were changed with the exterior design.
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.
In 1970, power steering...
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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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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