Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 17th - 19th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. The car offered here is even more
special, in that it is documented by N Club Sport Lamborghini
expert, Olivier Nameche, as being the first Jarama ever sold in the
United States and it bears the 34th Bertone body built for this
model at the end of 1970 or early 1971. Chassis number 10066 runs
with engine number 40505 and period factory documents in Mr.
Nameche's possession are reported to confirm this car was
manufactured at Sant Agata Bolognese in 1971 in accordance with
U.S. Federal specifications and is fitted with optional air
conditioning. It was sold new through Modena Sports Cars in New
York on March 3, 1971 in the color of Bruno Metalizzato with the
interior presented in Senape or mustard-toned in leather. This
exceptional Jarama is a two-owner car from new the second and
current owner purchased the car on June 22, 1984 and has enjoyed
the car for over 30-years. The cars odometer indicates less than
30,000 miles driven, and the owner believes this low figure to be
correct. This matching numbers Lamborghini has been stripped down
to bare metal and repainted in its original factory color of Bruno
Metalizzato, while the original interior was only in need of a
light refresh. All of the aluminum has been re-polished and the
chrome elements have been re-plated. All new rubber seals have been
affixed from top-to-bottom, while the V-12 engine and the
transmission was also removed and completely rebuilt which also
included the original factory brake servo's and six Weber
carburetors with the appropriate tuning by a marque specialist. The
undercarriage was completely stripped and all of the rubber
components in the suspension both front and rear and all of the
steering components were replaced. The original Koni shocks were
removed and rebuilt along with all of the suspension, steering and
brake components sound blasted, powder coated and all metal items
zinc according to how the car left the factory originally. All of
the engine hardware have been powder coated or zinc plated as it
originally was and all of the correct factory stickers are in place
as it was in 1971. The cooling system has been recently and
completely overhauled and all of the electrical in the car has been
sorted - again, top-to-bottom so all is in working order. A brand
new Ansa exhaust system is in place, as are new disc brakes
all-around. The original Muira knock-off wheels have just been
refinished and have correct Michelin XWX tires fitted to them. This
is an exceptional Jarama 400 GT that runs and drives superbly. It
is accompanied by the appropriate documentation, factory owner's
handbook and dealer brochure. It is believed to be as authentic
today as it was in 1971. This Jarama would be a marvelous example
to drive, combining a fascinating, rarely-seen design with unusual
features and a professional restoration.
