To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 8 - 9 March 2019.
Estimate:
$130,000 - $160,000
- The 115th of just 177 examples produced
- Largely original, save for a high-quality repaint
- All-original interior with a recent freshening
- Legendary Lamborghini V-12 performance
Lamborghini first introduced the Jarama at the Geneva Auto Show in
March 1970. In order to comply with American safety and emission
regulations, it was deemed necessary to replace the Islero in
Lamborghini's lineup - the Jarama was that car. Giampaolo Dallara
had left Sant'Agata, so the task fell to his former assistant and
now chief engineer, Paolo Stanzini. He cleverly removed 10.6 in.
from the Espada chassis while leaving most everything else intact,
including the 350-hp, 4.0-liter, quad-cam V-12 and five-speed
manual gearbox. The result was a husky, yet angular 2+2 with flared
wheel arches and NACA hood ducts like the Espada, but with unique
hooded headlights all its own.
Jarama shared the wide track of the Espada, giving the small
Lamborghini a broad-shouldered look that was attributed to
Bertone's Marcello Gandini. Construction was farmed out to Marazzi
(who designed and built the Islero's bodywork). Just 177 400 GTs
were produced from 197-1973 before the model was upgraded to the
400 GTS. Another 150 GTS cars were built through 1978, making the
Jarama one of the rarer Lamborghini models.
This Jarama is the 115th produced and it was delivered new to
Modena Sports Cars of New York on 23 March 1972. It has traveled
just 45,000 miles since then. According to the consignor, the car
presents in wonderful condition, appearing largely unrestored save
for a high-quality repaint in a handsome shade of metallic green by
Grand Prix Motors of Campbell, California. Body panels are straight
with consistent gaps and good fit. The interior, too, presents
nicely, with excellent square-weave carpeting lining the floors.
All switchgear is in working order and the original leather
upholstery, door panels, and center console are in very good
condition.
As one of the rarer Lamborghini models, that Jarama has until
recently been overlooked by collectors. This is the perfect
opportunity to experience V-12 Lamborghini performance at a more
affordable price-point than the 400 GT or Miura.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.
