Vehicle Description
1967 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 RHD
This exceptional Lamborghini is a very rare car being one of only
247 Lamborghini 400 GTs produced and one of only four converted to
RHD when new by the UK Lamborghini importer.
The Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 was introduced at the 1966 Geneva Auto
Show and was designed to replace the earlier 2 seater Lamborghini
350 GT and 400 GT Interim. The principal changes were to the body,
especially the roofline, which enabled the installation of the +2
seating in the slightly enlarged cabin, and some mechanical
improvements including a new full synchromesh gearbox. Like its
predecessors, the 400 GT 2+2 was of critical importance to
Lamborghini in providing the lucrative sports and grand touring car
market with a credible alternative to Ferrari.
While all 400 GT 2+2s are rare cars, this example is exceptional
being one of only four with RHD steering. Manufactured in 1967 it
was not registered until January 1968 when it was an executive car
with The Star Group of Companies, the UK's biggest family-owned
entertainments company who were eventually acquired by EMI.
In 1972 the Lamborghini moved to its second owner, a Mr Anthony
Thorn of Guildford and remained with him for two years before
entering the possession of Mr Kenneth Collins who was to cherish
his Lamborghini for over 30 years. During his lengthy ownership the
car was used only sparingly for the first year or so before being
carefully maintained in dry storage, which accounts for the modest
mileage and excellent degree of originality of the car today.
When the car was acquired by its fourth owner it was decided that a
car of such rarity warranted a full professional rebuild and in
2008 he commissioned a multi-year program of work which involved a
complete disassembly and restoration of the car including bare
metal repaint, full engine and mechanical rebuild and total
re-trim, all to full concours standards. The work was undertaken by
noted UK specialists and extensive invoices are on file with Bill
McGrath, XK Engineering, Bob Houghton and final testing and
detailing by JD Classics.
Upon completion of the restoration in 2013 the car was displayed at
the Salon Prive of that year and still presents today in beautiful
restored condition. Finished in the stunning colour combination of
Grigio St Vincent with Red leather interior and accompanied by a
full set of numbers that match the factory build sheet, an
extensive history file (including period photographs, original old
style log book, invoices, MOTs and a detailed photographic record
of the restoration) it offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire
one of these iconic and very rare early Lamborghini's with an
outstanding provenance.
