1975 Lamborghini Espada Coupe

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