1968 Lamborghini Espada Series 1
- Engine
- 3.9L V12
- Colour
- Dark blue ('blu notte')
A Series 1 Lamborghini Espada from 1968 — one of only 37 produced that year — featuring the distinctive opening quarter windows, slatted rear grille, and octagonal instrument binnacle specific to early cars. Originally delivered in Piacenza, Italy, in November 1968, it was subsequently brought to Europe from the United States in 2014 and subjected to a meticulous three-year restoration by specialist workshops, receiving Lamborghini Polo Storico certification and display in the official Lamborghini Museum at Sant'Agata between 2018 and 2019.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €173,000 (≈ $190K)
- 1968-11-01 →Factory deliveryFirst owner in Piacenza, Italypartial documentation
Original recipient of the vehicle, delivered new to Piacenza in Italy during November 1968.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent ownerfull documentation
Acquired the car through a Texas dealership and returned it to Europe for a comprehensive three-year restoration by noted marque specialists; detailed invoices and photographs document all work performed.
Competition
- 2018Lamborghini Museum display, Sant'AgataExhibited 2018–2019
Following restoration and Polo Storico certification, the car was shown at the official Lamborghini factory museum for approximately one year.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2014RestorationTop Motors of Nonatola; Biondy e Parini; Auto Interni
Comprehensive three-year restoration encompassing mechanical rebuilding, full bodywork, and interior retrimming. Engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, and running gear were removed and rebuilt by Top Motors of Nonatola. Approximately 450 hours of bodywork and a full respray in blue notte were undertaken by Biondy e Parini. The cabin was entirely retrimmed in cherry red leather with navy carpets by Auto Interni.
Work is supported by detailed photographic records and invoices. The car subsequently received Lamborghini Polo Storico certification.
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