1964 Lamborghini 350 GT Coupe

The Lamborghini 350 GT made its debut in March 1964 at the Geneva International Motor Show and around 120 examples were constructed before the model was succeeded by the 400 GT 2+2 in 1966. The chassis engineering was courtesy of Gian Paolo Dallara, the engine was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini, and the Superleggera bodywork was by Touring. It was Lamborghini's first production car and it quickly made a lasting and positive impact on the automotive community.

This particular example is believed to be the 12th Lamborghini ever built and the first two-seater 350 GT. It is one of approximately 50 aluminum-body examples produced, of which only three were finished at the factory in Blue Tigullio. The interior is done in Senape leather. The Lamborghini was sold new to Garage Foitek in Zurich on January 15, 1965 and in 1974, it was exported to the United States and into new ownership. After two years, it was sold to Richard Rechter of Bloomington, Indiana, who would retain the car for 43 years. The car's next owner was Jean Guikas.

Between 2017 and 2019, the 350 GT was given a cosmetic and mechanical overhaul by Automotive FantomWorks in Norfolk, Virginia, with receipts that totaled nearly $90,000. The seats were rebuilt and recovered, and were moved rearward by two-and-a-quarter inches. The engine was removed and resealed, and the cylinder heads rebuilt with new guides, seats, timing chains, and valves.

The current caretaker acquired the car in 2021 from the Guikas collection, and was given additional refurbishment. In 2022, the car was sent to Italy to be fully stripped and repainted in its factory-correct color of Blue Tigullio. Additional cosmetic work was performed on the chrome and trunk carpeting. In 2023, mechanical work returned the engine to pristine condition and excellent working order. At told, receipts totaled approximately €73,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024