Jalpa thread

Just posted in the main forum but probably should have submitted within this thread. At any rate, I am looking to purchase a Jalpa if anyone is interested in selling or knows of one available. Please contact me: jfaldrich at yahoo dot com

Thx,
John

 

John,

Contact Rovingtravler on this chat, he has a very nice one for sale in NM.

Tom

 

its an easy swap out...

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Must be an old geezer driving... Right turn signal on the whole run!

That said, I'm not a fan of engine swaps except for old school hot rods. That said, to each his own.

 

With the time and $ iI have into my clutch replacement I could have probably pulled off a LS-1 conversion, but where would be the fun in that I ask myself.
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I figured you guys could shed some light on this matter. I am thinking of doing a short documentary of the Jalpa, since I've seen a ton of them and driven one.

I want to make sure I get the facts straight. Some sources say that 410 of them were made, other sources say 421.

Also, was the Jalpa in production from 1981-89?

Thanks!

Chris

 

Chris I would respond but I am worried If I am not correct Jesus joe will get his panties in a wad and I will incur his furious Internet wrath

 

If memory serves me correct, the first Jalpa's went on sale to the public in 1982. It was built through 1988.

I had always heard 410 total cars, but like you have seen the 421 number as well.

I had #071 for almost 7 years.
Mike

 

Where is your jalpa these days mike?

 

There's really 421 chassis number but how many car really producted? the first one became the first Jalpa spyder (now in Tonino's museum) but an other car was tranformed in spyder and never endded, there's a complete body that we can see in the photo of the factory scrapyard (white body with different panel between engine and inside) it'll be nice to know all the car producted to see if some number does't be a car, thanks to the great job done by Raymond with is registry, one day we can expect to have the answer...

 

Roy sold it for me back in 2009 before I bought the Countach. It is now in the hands of someone in Texas (posts over on the other site). Last I heard he had the engine out doing a rebuild, new exhaust, etc...

Mike

 

Thank you for the replies, I appreciate it! It seems that some of the facts are not entirely known and are hard to come by. It's not a huge deal, because the purpose of this video is to turn people on to the Jalpa, since it's not a very widely known car. It's not really for Lambo purists. Thanks for the help!

Chris

 

John,

I would be willing to sell car 382. I replied to your email and PM.


At least 411 of them unless my other car is a figment of my imagination

The mostly accepted number is 421 and a lot, but not all of them are documented on Raymond's site jalpa.ch

 

I said earlier in his thread that the vin seems to be the focus of attention for the majority whereas it is the number of bodies that determines how many cars were produced ie no body no car!

421 is simply the potential number of vins but it cannot be assumed that they were all issued!

 

Here is the short video. It shows seven different Jalpas!

Chris


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Nice work Chris

Geno

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Jalpa's look so good with the Silhouette wheels!

Mike

 

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Thanks Geno!

That car does look good with the Silhouette wheels. That's one car I haven't seen yet that I really want to see.

Chris

 

Our favorite selling on Ebay and the answers to questions on his Jalpa auction. These are his real answers... too funny. Tom is that you at top question here or maybe Geno?

Hello-- Interested in the car and needing a little more info - I currently have an '83 and a 84 version, so I'm a little familiar with these.. Just a few questions... many thanks in advance- What do we know about the history of the car - where was it before, and how long have you had it? Any chance of finding the original motor for it, or what happened to the engine? Is the transmission or diff around? Appears to have multiple body panels - was there significant body damage at one point? And more on the logistical side: Is the title work current? Or will I need to get a new title? I am in CO and would be headed down to pick up the car - can it rest there for a couple days or a week after the auction to get a trailer there? Again, many thanks, Jason Any spare parts included? Dec-19-12
A: Hello

Q: Hi, Did it have the engine and transmission in it when you got it or is it available somewhere? Thanks. Dec-19-12
A: Hi

Q: How is the interior of the car. And is the wiring in tact Dec-19-12
A: Wiring is complete. Interior is fine. No damage.

 

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I used to own this Jalpa. Sold it several years ago to the guy now selling it in our FerrariAds section. You have to be subscribed to see the ads. i am going to cut / copy paste the ad this 1 time as its Christmas. No affiliation. I had 2 Jalpas. Both were a pain in the ass. But they do make you smile when they not taken apart.



• 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa 3.5. (US Model)
• Number 250 of 416 ever produced
• Extensive owner’s history since imported to U.S. including maintenance records, etc.
• Original: Manual, Service Repair book, spare tire, tool kit etc.
• Perfect mechanical condition & Detailed Service records
• Removable Targa top
• Clear Title
• California Registered
• Complete Jack kit, took kit and factory spare includes original owner’s manual & Spare Parts manual



• THIS REMARKABLE 1985 JALPA HAS GONE THROUGHT AN EXTENSIVE RESTORATION WITH OVER $22k IN RECORDS AND RECEIPTS.
• THE NEXT FORTUNATE OWNER OF THIS RARE EXOTIC WON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING
• MAJOR ENGINE REBUILD, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, TIRES, IGNITION (PERMATUNE), BRAKES AND HEADWORK WERE DONE WHICH GAVE THIS ITALIAN MACHNE ALMOST 40 MORE BHP
• YOU NAME IT, IT’S BEEN DONE
• THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS OWNERS TOOK THE TIME AND EFFORT TO GO OVER THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SO THE NEXT LUCKY OWNER WILL HAVE NOTHING BUT DRIVE TIME AHEAD OF THEM
• DRIVEN LESS THAN 500 MILES PER YEAR SINCE 2004 (MAJOR RESTORATION)
• Qualifies as a classic vehicle thus ensuring low classic vehicle insurance rates and low registration fees


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