Jarama Registry

Looks like it needs just about everything.

 

really!
it looks like some expensive bills

 

I love this color! If I ever own a Jarama, it'll be this blue.
I remember seeing one very often in my childhood and it was this color...

 

I would start by getting the black crap off the wheels and throwing away the doctor's "downforce".

Maybe I could get a few bucks for it on Ebay (Pantera, how much would a "real Lambo wing" be worth?).

 

I like the Jarama.




However, I do believe it is a financial mistake to buy this car and restore it.


In the U.S., you should be able to buy a nice car for the bottom 30's - perhaps even less.

 

Agreed, this car is already expensive considering the money that will need to be spent on it.

 

Do you all remember the argento/rosso Jarama, that was for sale in Georgia ?


That car was a much better buy, than the current black project car listed for sale on the bay. Actually, it is a bargain when you compare it to this project.


If you want a different "special" Jarama with the removable panels, and do not mind being financially upside down, that is a different story.

 

agreed

the only reasons to buy this one are:

-have the special rare tip-top jarama
or
-to have a part car

 

Speaking of parts,is there much interchange between the Jarama V12 and other front engined lambos? - carbs, intakes, etc

I'd assume cams have different timing and probably carb jetting and linkage, but how much?
What would the block interchange with?

Are transmissions the same for front engine cars?

 

There is some interchangeability among models.

 

I am sure you are aware how in the U.S., the Jarama is generally worth thousands(+) of less dollars, in comparison to the prices in the European market.

In the U.S., a nice car can be found in the 30's.

A few short years ago, you could find a nice car in the bottom 20's - perhaps even a little less.



It will not take long, before the work on the sunroof car turns the buyer financially upside down. Nonetheless, it is a nice car to own, if the restoration is not a financial concern with the new buyer. I am not sure if the sunroof, will add all that much value to the completed project car.

 

It makes more economical sense, for someone to buy the Jarama project car and export it to Europe. Yes, the Jarama is worth more money in Europe. At 1.45 euro to the dollar, the project car will cost pennies. Of course the real money, is turning the car into a beautiful classic auto.

I agree 100% with you. The ready to go Jarama is a bargain, when you compare the prices, to other 4.0 liter Lamborghini classic cars. The trick is finding a good car.



Just go ahead and buy the car.

You know you want it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. Emilio is waiting to buy it.

 

I have to throw my 2 cents in.
This ebay Jarama is something to stay away from. I had thought to bid since it's close to me.
BUT it doesn't even run! It's at 10k and doesn't run. What a joke.

"the car Is not running at this time . The car spins over but needs a new battery"

WTF!?
Spend $60 put in a battery and get it started. (if the car is running, I think he'll make the investment of $60 back)
You know why the seller won't put in a battery? Becaue it's not the problem.
Just remember, if it doesn't make sense...it's not true.

I should tell him I'm coming up with a battery.......

 

Also, though I think the car is overpriced, Roy's car, which popped up on ebay a while back as well, is a much better car.

If the black car sold for a stretch at 8k plus another 50k would almost equal Roy's red one.

Comes down to drive a car in week or drive the other one in a year.

 

I do not think you can restore it, for anywhere near 50K. Unless it mechanically needs just a $60.00 battery and the wing junked !

Call AAA - a jump is free for a member.

Then the seller, can pick up a new battery while the car runs.

 

The motor can be rebuilt for 25k as per Bobileff. Some thing I knew years ago but was always told nah 40k......yeah, but there is no need to invest that much in a Jarama, Espada it's not an lp400 or 400s where it's worth spending that.

But this coming from a guy who could take the wheels off the car himself, physically bring it to a friend to dismount and mount for free. Have blasted for less than $100 and sprayed for $100. Boom! wheels restored. And a set of tires wholesale.
Sooooo, don't listen to me hahaha
But really, if the new owners just drops the car off and says restore it....then, yeah, it's goig to cost a fortune. But for the car guy who can turn a wrench, it wont.
Ya know how easy it is to remove interior panel for a re-dye...............

OK I'LL GET OUT OF THE JARAMA SECTION NOW and return to the Countach & Urraco haven.

 

No no no, don't get me wrong. The car is very much worth saving and restoring BUT there has got be a cut off purchase price. In that condition, that car needs to be well under 10,000 US dollars.
Hell, even I was interested in restoring it. But as it crept up in price, I shook my head.

 

Peter,

If you could buy the car for nine hundred dollars ($900), you would still lose money, if you restored the car to original condition.

 

What the hell is that? I love the picture though. It's one of those long lost discoveries?

PS, you really should clean up your garage

Ralph, I agree to some point IF the owner just drops the car and GO. For a guy like me who can do maybe a 1/3 of the work or more....
In a nutshell, labor kills.