To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Villa Erba event, 25 May
2019.
Estimate:
€425.000 - €475.000
- Two owners and under 62,000 km from new, single ownership until
2018
- Truly an unrepeatable opportunity; a 400 GT to cherish
- Ready to be driven and enjoyed, or shown as a largely original
example of its breed
This 400 GT boasts a rather fascinating history as it remained in
the hands of its first owner for an amazing 50 years. He purchased
the 400 GT presented here new in December of 1967 following a visit
to the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata Bolognese with his son,
where they met with Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. Finished just
how it appears today, in Azzurro Mettallizzato over a Nero
interior, after completion chassis no. 01285 was subsequently
shipped to the Netherlands to be delivered to its enthusiastic
owner.
Driven regularly over the next four years, the car accumulated
nearly 50,000 km on its odometer. Serviced as necessary during this
time in the Netherlands, the car made a trip back to the factory
for a service in 1969, and the owner's son travelled with it. He
made the trip to work as an intern at Lamborghini in an effort to
learn the car's mechanical nuances, allowing him to work on his
father's car personally for any minor service work.
In March of 1971, the owner moved to the South of France for his
retirement and brought his 400 GT with him, re-registering it there
and using it on occasion. Over the course of the next 25 years, the
car largely remained in storage yet was started and driven up and
down the road regularly to ensure it remained in running and
driving condition. In May 2016, it was decided that the 400 GT
would come out of storage and was returned to the Netherlands,
where it was re-registered there and fully serviced upon its
arrival, ensuring that it would be ready to drive and enjoy at a
moment's notice. Finally deciding to part with his Lamborghini in
early 2017, the car was sold to its second owner, who has continued
to preserve the car as one of the most compelling examples of its
kind.
The appeal of this 400 GT is instantly apparent. Enjoyed by the man
who bought it new at the Lamborghini factory for five decades, it
has been well looked after, preserved and enjoyed for its entire
life. Remaining highly original throughout, and still wearing the
majority of its original paintwork, this is truly a car to
cherish.
Please note that this car is offered with a cancelled Dutch
Kentekenbewijs.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ve19.