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The Lamborghini Espada, named after a matador's sword, wore similar styling to the preceding rear-engined, six-cylinder Marzal, but instead, was powered by a front-mounted, 4.0-liter, four-cam, V-12 engine. This engine had originally been used in the 400GT and also used by the Islero, offering 325 horsepower and giving the Bertone-styled coupe a top speed of 150 mph. The Espada used the running gear of the Islero but instead of a tubular frame, it had a platform-type, semi-monocoque chassis.
The Espada Series II was introduced in January 1970 and came with an additional 25 horsepower, an improved dashboard layout, and the option of power-assisted steering. Another revision was made for the Series III that arrived in late 1972, using power steering as standard, minor suspension improvements, upgraded brakes, and a restyled front grille.
By the time production ended in 1978, 1,217 examples of the Espada had been built.
This final series Espada was completed at the Sant'Agata, Bolognese-based Lamborghini plant in the early months of 1975. It wore an Oro Metallizzato (gold) exterior over a Senape (mustard) interior and was completed to American spec and delivered new to Carrie Auto in Canada on May 14, 1975.
Its current caretaker has owned this Lamborghini Espada for over two decades. In early 2003, it was restored by Automobili Lamborghini Centro di Restauro in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Since the work was completed, it has been garaged and has seen little (to no) use.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2023
The Espada Series II was introduced in January 1970 and came with an additional 25 horsepower, an improved dashboard layout, and the option of power-assisted steering. Another revision was made for the Series III that arrived in late 1972, using power steering as standard, minor suspension improvements, upgraded brakes, and a restyled front grille.
By the time production ended in 1978, 1,217 examples of the Espada had been built.
This final series Espada was completed at the Sant'Agata, Bolognese-based Lamborghini plant in the early months of 1975. It wore an Oro Metallizzato (gold) exterior over a Senape (mustard) interior and was completed to American spec and delivered new to Carrie Auto in Canada on May 14, 1975.
Its current caretaker has owned this Lamborghini Espada for over two decades. In early 2003, it was restored by Automobili Lamborghini Centro di Restauro in Sant'Agata Bolognese. Since the work was completed, it has been garaged and has seen little (to no) use.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2023
2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $75,040
1975 Lamborghini Espada Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lamborghini Espada
(Data based on Model Year 1975 sales)
1975 Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe Chassis#: 9606 Sold for USD$75,040 2023 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1975 Lamborghini Espada 400 GT Série 3 Chassis#: 9656 Sold for USD$125,155 2022 Artcurial : Automobiles Sur Les Champs | |
1975 Lamborghini 400 GT Espada Série 3 Chassis#: 9608 Sold for USD$111,044 2021 Artcurial : AUTOMOBILES SUR LES CHAMPS | |
1975 Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupe Chassis#: 9652 Sold for USD$67,200 2021 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | |
1975 LAMBORGHINI ESPADA SERIES III Chassis#: LAM956675 Sold for USD$68,200 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1975 Lamborghini Espada Sold for USD$84,700 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1975 Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupé Chassis#: 9398 Sold for USD$40,401 2010 Bonhams - Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | |
1975 Lamborghini Espada Two-Door Four-Seat Coupe Chassis#: 9398 Sold for USD$17,593 2004 Bonhams - The Beaulieu Autojumble |
Lamborghini Espadas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1975 Lamborghini Espada's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1975 Lamborghini Espada Series III Coupé | 9398 | 2011 Bonhams RAF Museum, Hendon, Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia | $18,000 | $22,000 |
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