1964 Lamborghini 350 GT
- Colour
- 'Blue Tigullio' (blue)
The Lamborghini 350 GT was the marque's inaugural production model, combining a Giotto Bizzarrini-designed engine with a Gian Paolo Dallara chassis and Touring Superleggera coachwork. Chassis 0114 is among the earliest examples, reportedly the twelfth Lamborghini constructed and the first two-seat 350 GT, distinguished by its original aluminium bodywork and factory Blue Tigullio finish. Delivered to a Zurich dealership in January 1965, it later passed through American ownership for over four decades before undergoing comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration work between 2017 and 2023.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$566,000
- —Auction saleEstimate €550,000 – €600,000
- 1965-01-15 →Factory deliveryGarage Foitekpartial documentation
Zurich-based dealer that took original delivery of the car, finished in Blue Tigullio over Senape leather.
- 1974 → 1976Acquisition unknownUS-based owner prior to Rechterpartial documentation
Car was exported to the United States in 1974 and held for approximately two years before passing to the next owner.
- 1976 → 2019Acquisition unknownRichard Rechterpartial documentation
Bloomington, Indiana owner who kept the car for 43 years; commissioned a comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration at Automotive FantomWorks between 2017 and 2019 at a cost approaching $90,000.
- 2019 → 2021Acquisition unknownJean Guikaspartial documentation
Added the car to his collection following Rechter's 43-year custodianship.
- 2021 →Private saleCurrent consignorfull documentation
Long-standing Lamborghini collector with Italian heritage who had the car shipped to Italy in 2022 for a full repaint in the original factory color by craftsmen affiliated with Lamborghini Polo Storico, followed by further mechanical work in 2023; total documented expenditure approximately €73,000.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2017RestorationAutomotive FantomWorks
Comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment spanning roughly two years: seats were rebuilt, retrimmed, and repositioned; engine was removed and resealed; cylinder heads received new guides, seats, timing chains, and valves; carburettors and suspension were also attended to.
Workshop located in Norfolk, Virginia; invoices on file totalling close to $90,000. Work concluded in 2019.
- 2022BodyworkLamborghini Polo Storico-affiliated craftsmen
Car was fully stripped and repainted in its original factory colour of Blue Tigullio; chrome elements and boot carpeting were also restored to factory specification.
Work performed in Italy by specialists who regularly carry out work for Lamborghini's in-house classic department; commissioned by the consignor.
- 2023Engine rebuild
Further mechanical attention by marque specialists to bring the engine to excellent running condition.
Part of the consignor's broader refurbishment programme; included in the approximately €73,000 of documented service invoices.
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