1966 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 Coupé
- Colour
- Metallic amaranth ('Amarante')
This 1969 Lamborghini 400GT 2+2 Coupé, bearing Touring body number 18998, is historically significant as the first four-seater model produced by Lamborghini. Its chassis identity is complex: research by historian Marcel Wallenburg established that the car was originally built as chassis 0634, acquired new in 1966 by an Iraqi buyer who already owned chassis 0415, and subsequently re-identified under the earlier number, likely to facilitate tax-free importation. The car has accumulated roughly 90,000 kilometres from new and has passed through a documented series of French and Swiss owners, receiving periodic mechanical attention from respected French Lamborghini specialist Edmond Ciclet. It currently wears a metallic Amarante repaint over a natural leather interior and is registered in Switzerland.
Ownership
- 2019-09-29Auction saleSold CHF 300,000 (≈ $330K)
- 1966 →Factory deliveryIraqi gentleman, first owner of chassis 0634partial documentation
Bought the car new in 1966; already owned the earlier two-seater bearing chassis number 0415. The car may have been renumbered before or after delivery to facilitate tax avoidance on importation.
- 1969 →Acquisition unknownPerez Sottopartial documentation
Argentinean resident of Paris who had the car registered in France in 1969; at that time it was finished in pale metallic blue with mustard leather.
- 1981-08-19 → 1985-07-22Acquisition unknownMr Dumaspartial documentation
Registered the car under plate 3967 KO 92, had it repainted dark metallic grey, and commissioned mechanical restoration work from French Lamborghini specialist Edmond Ciclet.
- 1985-07-22 → 2000Private saleDr Philippe Poitoutfull documentation
Re-registered the car as 3763 XG 77 and had Ciclet perform extensive mechanical and electrical improvements between 1985 and 1988. Drove it until 1997, at which point the odometer showed just under 85,000 km; died around 2000.
- 2000 → 2000-08-01InheritanceVincent Poitoutpartial documentation
Son of Dr Poitout; fitted a stainless exhaust and carried out additional minor works after inheriting the car following his father's death.
- 2000-08-01 → 2007-07-26Acquisition unknownJacques Raynalfull documentation
Car was registered 400 TF 03 during his ownership; sold it at 87,300 km to a specialist dealer in Cannes.
- 2007-07-26 → 2007-11-01Private saleAutodrome of Cannesfull documentation
Specialist dealership that commissioned a thorough mechanical overhaul covering steering, valves, carburettors, gearbox, and electric windows before selling the car on.
- 2007-11-01 →Private saleSwiss collectorfull documentation
Purchased from Autodrome, had Ciclet perform a comprehensive check including engine and gearbox removal, then imported the car to Switzerland with all taxes paid and had it repainted in metallic Amarante. Maintained by a full-time team of specialist mechanics.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMr Bothorelpartial documentation
Owned the car at some point after Perez Sotto and before Mr Dumas; no further details given.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1981Bodywork
The car was repainted in a dark metallic grey finish under the ownership of Mr Dumas.
- 1981RestorationEdmond Ciclet
Mechanical restoration carried out by Edmond Ciclet, a veteran French Lamborghini specialist and former importer, during the Dumas ownership period.
- 2000Mechanical
A stainless steel exhaust system was fitted and further unspecified work was carried out.
Carried out by or on behalf of Vincent Poitout following his father's death.
- 2007MechanicalAutodrome of Cannes
Comprehensive overhaul encompassing the steering system, valve train, carburettors, gearbox, and electric windows, commissioned by Autodrome of Cannes.
Work undertaken while the car was in the possession of the specialist dealer, at approximately 87,300 km.
- 2007MechanicalEdmond Ciclet
Thorough inspection and works by Edmond Ciclet: engine and gearbox removed, clutch and head gaskets replaced, electrical system overhauled including starter motor and alternator, chassis re-aligned and structurally reinforced, plus various additional tasks.
Commissioned by the Swiss collector immediately upon purchase.
- —MechanicalEdmond Ciclet
Series of works by Edmond Ciclet between 1985 and 1988 including fitting a new 80-amp alternator, overhauling the radiator, adding relays to ignition and lighting circuits, fitting improved Miura S-type rear suspension arms, installing seatbelts, refreshing the upholstery, and adding a battery cut-off switch.
Commissioned by Dr Philippe Poitout after he acquired the car in July 1985.
- —BodyworkCarrosserie Binggeli
Full repaint in a period-appropriate metallic Amarante shade, carried out after importation into Switzerland.
Workshop located in Nyon, Switzerland; the natural leather interior was retained.
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