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1973 4 LITRE V12 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA SERIES III
Registration No. FRU 471 L
Chassis No. 9000
Engine No. 41017
White with red leather interior.
Engine: V12 twin overhead cam, 3929cc, 365bhp at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: five speed manual; Brakes: front/rear disc; Suspension: front and rear unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar. Right hand drive.
A full four seater GT, the Espada's distinctive styling was inspired by the Bertone-designed Marzal show car of 1966. The basic shape of this car was retained and the Espada, like its stablemate the Miura, was penned by Marcello Gandini. The car was largely engineered by Gianpaolo Dallara, his front mounted quad cam V12 being bolted up to a five-speed Lamborghini box.
The Espada was launched at Geneva in 1968, going into production that summer at Feruccio Lamborghini's factory at Sant'Agata, Bolognese. In 1972 the Turin Motor Show saw the launch of the Series III Espada with a redesigned brushed aluminium dashboard, a square hole grille and new rear lights, along with more powerful brakes and revised suspension. Classic Cars magazine in its May 1995 article described the Series III as "the best Espada".
With the same engine as used in the Miura S, the Espada has a highly impressive performance and, in the USA, Road and Track road testers recorded 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 158mph. Coupled to excellent road holding characteristics and twin servo assisted ventilated discs all round, the Espada can justifiably be ranked amongst the best Grand Tourers produced during the 1960s and 70s. It is a genuine four seater and although a large car, it's stylish lines produce a vehicle which stands less than four feet high.
Production of this car was halted, after a full decade, in 1978 due to financial problems besetting the company. This example has a recorded mileage of just over 33,000 miles and came into the current ownership in 1990. It has been used very sparingly over the past few years, and having been an exhibit in a motoring museum it has covered just 100 miles in the past six years. It is described as being a sound and original example which would perhaps benefit from a service and tune up following its period of storage. The interior is very presentable with fine red leather upholstery, a Blaupunkt radio cassette player and wooden steering wheel. A Smiths ammeter has been fitted but otherwise it has a full compliment of Jaeger instruments. Sadly, the spare wheel and tools are missing. This Espada offers the enthusiast driver an inexpensive way to acquire a true high performance Grand Tourer from the famous Lamborghini marque.
Registration No. FRU 471 L
Chassis No. 9000
Engine No. 41017
White with red leather interior.
Engine: V12 twin overhead cam, 3929cc, 365bhp at 7,500rpm; Gearbox: five speed manual; Brakes: front/rear disc; Suspension: front and rear unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar. Right hand drive.
A full four seater GT, the Espada's distinctive styling was inspired by the Bertone-designed Marzal show car of 1966. The basic shape of this car was retained and the Espada, like its stablemate the Miura, was penned by Marcello Gandini. The car was largely engineered by Gianpaolo Dallara, his front mounted quad cam V12 being bolted up to a five-speed Lamborghini box.
The Espada was launched at Geneva in 1968, going into production that summer at Feruccio Lamborghini's factory at Sant'Agata, Bolognese. In 1972 the Turin Motor Show saw the launch of the Series III Espada with a redesigned brushed aluminium dashboard, a square hole grille and new rear lights, along with more powerful brakes and revised suspension. Classic Cars magazine in its May 1995 article described the Series III as "the best Espada".
With the same engine as used in the Miura S, the Espada has a highly impressive performance and, in the USA, Road and Track road testers recorded 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 158mph. Coupled to excellent road holding characteristics and twin servo assisted ventilated discs all round, the Espada can justifiably be ranked amongst the best Grand Tourers produced during the 1960s and 70s. It is a genuine four seater and although a large car, it's stylish lines produce a vehicle which stands less than four feet high.
Production of this car was halted, after a full decade, in 1978 due to financial problems besetting the company. This example has a recorded mileage of just over 33,000 miles and came into the current ownership in 1990. It has been used very sparingly over the past few years, and having been an exhibit in a motoring museum it has covered just 100 miles in the past six years. It is described as being a sound and original example which would perhaps benefit from a service and tune up following its period of storage. The interior is very presentable with fine red leather upholstery, a Blaupunkt radio cassette player and wooden steering wheel. A Smiths ammeter has been fitted but otherwise it has a full compliment of Jaeger instruments. Sadly, the spare wheel and tools are missing. This Espada offers the enthusiast driver an inexpensive way to acquire a true high performance Grand Tourer from the famous Lamborghini marque.