Call them and ask. It probably would be in the material I got though which is very protective. They have the profiles to fit the car properly so I guess if they're willing you might be able to pick another material and then have them alter their pattern to accommodate your design. But his in mind, there are a LOT of Jag E-Types so I can well understand why you got that cover for far less than what you will probably end up paying for a big Italian flag. I would think that a producer who is fully computerized and can do custom design work on their cad/cam software cheaply is going to be your best choice. Because for everyone else it's extra work, the potential for a screw up and so they'll charge a lot more. When you get a German vintage car in your collection I wanna see the flag you pick ... LOL.
I bought my Silhouette cover from these guys: http://www.confezioniandrea.it/en/department/1/Car-cover.html The quality is good, they can put a Lamborghini logo on it, the cover fits very well (as long as you explain clearly that you need pockets for the door mirrors) and the price is reasonable. I don't know if they do Espada covers, but definitely worth asking. Good luck! Jonathan
I know I am probably the only one on these boards who thinks so, but I find something appealing about cars that have the stupid DOT/EPA changes to make it into the U.S. I enjoy pointing out to younger generations just what the cars had to go through. It is, after alll, part of the U.S. based enthusiasts' history.
I have a Bora with them on it. I bought the European bumpers for it too back in 1988 and never have put them on. One thing about them is that they actually do function as bumpers on that car. Maserati reinforced everything really well. It was just a tack on modification. Handy when you need to push the car ... LOL
Hmm, interesting point, but there are better ways to point out to the younger generation the ineptitude of gov't.
In a word no! At least the bumpers followed a bit of the body's form though Detomaso did a better job of this with his other line of cars the Pantera.
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I acquired ESPADA #7033 a while ago in California. Body number 12. To my knowledge it is the 3rd oldest Espada known to survive after #7021 & #7024, unless others have been discovered in recent in times. A restoration had been started but never completed when i acquired the car. I do not know the name of the exterior colour, but I would describe it as "French" blue with contrasting black trim. It seems that this colour was selected by Lamborghini for their early Espada show cars. The history I have on the car is limited but it seems that the car was first shipped to the UK and then soon after to the LA Motor Show - Jan 1969. The car was not officially imported by the dealer network, but rather according to John Crean's son the first owner of #7033 by Lamborghini SPA - intended as a travelling show car across the USA. According to Mr Crean Jr #7033 was not officially for sale, but his father Mr Crean Snr was a Billionaire and made Lamborghini an offer they could not refuse in order to secure the very first Espada in the USA after being seduced by the Espada's good looks. Mr Crean Snr was in partnership with James Garner the Hollywood actor in the A.I.R racing team and according to Mr Crean Jr - James Garner was often seen driving #7033. #7033 was the first Espada to be tested by ROAD & TRACK I would like to find out more about its history including photos of the car at the 1969 L.A. Motor Show. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone has further information or period photos of #7033. Mike
Sounds like you have quite a bit of information already! I suggest taking a stroll over to the VLG on Yahoo Groups if you're not already there and posing your questions there as well. Lot's of heavy hitters from all over the world watch that site including some former Lamborghini factory folks. Sounds like it bypassed the Bob Estes organization but someone may be familiar with your car's story.
Thank you for the tip. R&T mention in their road test report that the first Espada via Bob Estes ( dealer network ) arrived soon after they had tested #7033.
Forza Motorsports (in Connecticut, BTW) has it listed at $89.5K and many addtional photos: Year: 1973 Lamborghini Model: Espada Series 3 Odometer: 20000 Exterior:Luci di Bosco Interior: Verde Price: $89,500 1973LamborghiniEspada ( 1- 36)
Nice article on the ESPADA I've just received via OCTANE on-line magazine newsletter. (Not sure if it's a re-post ?...) Bruno Lamborghini Espada | Features | octane
