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1971 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA Series 3
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 was offered as an option and in 1974 an automatic gearbox
was also offered.
This rare righthand drive Espada is finished in red with beige leather trim. Originally registered in South Africa, this is a splendid rust-free example and we are advised CNF343M drives very well. This generation of Espada is a very usable classic Italian sports car and benefits from air-conditioning, allowing its passengers to stay chilled even in the well-glazed cabin. With the features of power windows and leather upholstery, the driver can also enjoy the comfort of power steering. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a current MoT test certificate, this Lamborghini Espada S3 is a great way for four people to enjoy the brand's V12 engine in style. With prices climbing rapidly for these important righthand drive Lamborghini's, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of one of the 129 made.
| Registration | CNF 343M |
| Chassis Number | 9446 |
| Odometer reading | 73,000 miles |
| Estimate | £45,000 - £55,000 |
This rare righthand drive Espada is finished in red with beige leather trim. Originally registered in South Africa, this is a splendid rust-free example and we are advised CNF343M drives very well. This generation of Espada is a very usable classic Italian sports car and benefits from air-conditioning, allowing its passengers to stay chilled even in the well-glazed cabin. With the features of power windows and leather upholstery, the driver can also enjoy the comfort of power steering. Supplied with a V5 registration document and a current MoT test certificate, this Lamborghini Espada S3 is a great way for four people to enjoy the brand's V12 engine in style. With prices climbing rapidly for these important righthand drive Lamborghini's, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-sorted example of one of the 129 made.
Brooklands Museum Trust Ltd
Brooklands Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 0QN
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1968-1978 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA
OverviewIn 1968, Ferruccio decided to built a full four-seater Gran Turismo, and it was presented as the Espada 400 GT. Its styling was inspired by the memorable Marzal concept car
of 1966, and maintained that car’s expansive proportions, despite now
being front-engined. The first Espada prototype retained the Marzal’s
gullwing door-design, but this was abandoned for the production model.
The styling of the Espada was sensational, a real head-turner. Despite
its four-seater layout, the Espada handled its two-seater sisters.186
£10,295
£30,000
£25,000
£16,000
£9000
Performance
6.5secs15.2secs
155mph
325bhp
276lb/ft
14.8mpg
Engine
V12normal
petrol
carburettor
Chassis
All-independent, double transverse unequal length wishbones with coil springs, telescopic Koni dampers and anti-roll barsAll-independent, double transverse unequal length wishbones with coil springs, telescopic Koni dampers and anti-roll bars
front-engine RWD
worm and roller
spaceframe
Five-speed manual/Three-speed automatic
Dimensions
4738mm2650mm
1860mm
1185mm
1480kgs
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