CAR IS INCOMPLETE ,MISSING MANY PARTS ,NO HOOD OR DECK LID ,NO RUST ,MOST GLASS MISSING ,MOTOR AND It is missing a lot of things but rust isn't one of them ... Lot's of parts still there ...
Unless you own a shop or work at one, this car not be restored for less than 100k. AND that is a so-so restoration. Probably looking at 150k to be excellent. I would buy it and display the shell and motor.
I know someone who spent almost that and he started with a low mileage very original car that could have been preserved. This one is missing a ton of things. If these were potentially 500K to 1 mil cars perhaps. Still lots of parts there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5Axy9Ndw3o What's with the signature in chrome plated diecast metal on the hood? This car did not come with the vertical slats on the rear. When I inspected it the Espada and Lamborghini badges were gold plated. I'm not really sure if that was from the factory or not. Of course the shag carpet is gone, good idea!
I don't mind telling .... I spent approx. 100k C$ after the fact ...................and my car was complete already LOL with exception of roof antenna , shifter knob and door mirrors . one day when Im old and drooling so bad I cant see the windscreen I am hopeful I will get my money back on the sale what can I say I like the car ..... Gary Espada 8394
Good for you Gary. Do you think you could bring back the most recent one listed for anywhere close to that? You started with a car that wasn't a complete and utter mess.
Frickin car is re-listed.......without the motor and trans! Pathetic. Now a Lambo missing its original drivetrain.
I know where an engine with trans is available - manual too. But this car doesn't need an engine it needs to finish being parted out IMHO of course ...
Close to the red line in 5th' gear with a well tuned - blue printed engine. (and yes, the optimistic speedometer...) Not bad for a 40 years old girl ! Image Unavailable, Please Login
The Glass Roof Espada was not a factory proposed prototype and should not be attributed such status. The first owner was a Wynns products distributor and ordered the car to display his products. The Glass Roof panel would have assisted the first owner to enjoy the spoils of Lamborghini ownership whilst simultaneously enjoying a tax deduction by utilising the Espada as a business asset. Obviously the idea was inspired by the Marzal, but the fitting of the glass roof panel to this Espada was like an after thought and a plague on the dash warned the occupants that the windows should be kept closed when the vehicle attained a certain speed - well below the Espada's capability. The Glass Roof Espada was intended for display purposes and Lamborghini SPA took advantage of this opportunity by showcasing the ESPADA with Prince Rainier on the circuit at the 1969 Monaco Grandprix. However # 7293 was a CUSTOMER ORDERED Espada ( NOT A Prototype) featuring custom metal flake blue paint which is stunning and a Glass Roof Panel to ensure that any challenge by the IRS to disallow the Espada as a business deduction was minimised. The fact the car came with a tag warning against the use of the car above a certain speed (with the windows down) reaffirms this car was intended for pose. Whilst #7293 is an interesting CUSTOMER special order Espada - history must not be rewritten to attribute this Espada with prototype status - which it certainly is not. A more appropriate reference for this car is THE TAX DEDUCTION ESPADA!!!! It should be noted that the original owner might have thought he was real clever in securing a tax deduction whilst enjoying the spoils of Lamborghini ownership, but as they say crime does not pay because it must have been like driving in HELL with that Glass Roof Panel on those beautiful HOT and sunny days!!!
Bob it is well documented the first owner of #7293 was a Wynns distributor and that he specially ordered the car with the glass roof panel to showcase his products. There are period photos of the car showcasing Wynns products. Whether the roof was a legitimate business tool is questionable, but the "embellishment" would certainly aid in securing a 100% tax write off, whereas a tax deduction on a standard roof Espada, would require apportionment and the tax write off would be limited to actual business use only. Simply the glass roof would enable the first owner to claim a full write off. It is interesting to note that the build records for this car make note of the special order - which specified a "Glass Roof Panel to showcase products" This would assist in proving the use was for business purposes. The car should not be attributed Prototype status, because it is not and the car should be known for what it is; THE TAX DEDUCTION ESPADA
