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LOT 146
1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé Chassis no. 10.378
Sold for €178,250 inc. premium
Lot 146
Matching numbers example finished in rare Pomegranate metallic
1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé
1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé
1972 Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé
Chassis no. 10.378
Chassis no. 10.378
• One of only 150 GTS models
• Built to European specification
• Delivered new in Rome, Italy
• Recently restored
• Original colour combination
Ferruccio Lamborghini's first production car, the Touring-styled 350 GT, was launched at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show featuring a glorious four-cam 3.5-litre V12 engine by Giotto Bizzarrini, which was housed in a chassis the work of Gianpaolo Dallara. The line of front-engined Grand Tourers continued with the 4-litre 400 GT and Islero 2+2s, the Espada four-seater saloon and finally, in 1970, the Jarama GT, the last of Lamborghini's front-engined road cars.
Launched at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and named after a region of Spain famous for its fighting bulls, this new 160mph (257km/h) four-seater abandoned Lamborghini's original spaceframe chassis in favour of a platform-type unitary construction, based on the Espada's but of shorter wheelbase. An unusual styling feature was the nose with its quadruple headlamps partially obscured by electrically raised covers. The Jarama was styled at Carrozzeria Bertone by Marcello Gandini, the man responsible for the Miura, but with bodies assembled by Marazzi. An improved GTS version with a 365bhp V12 engine, appeared in 1972, while later developments included Torqueflite automatic transmission and power-assisted steering. The Jarama continued in production until 1976, by which time 327 cars had been built, 150 of them to GTS specification. Of these, 23 were built in right-hand drive configuration, of which only 18 were the superior Jarama GTS model.
A desirable manual-transmission model built to European specification, this Jarama GTS (chassis number '10.378') is the 190th Jarama and 14th GTS model built. The car was delivered on 29th September 1972 to the Lamborghini dealer in Rome, Italy: S.E.A. Automobili at 44, Via Francesco Siacci. Its original colour scheme was the very nice combination of Pomegranate metallic with white interior. Little is known of the Jarama's subsequent history until it appeared on the market towards the end of November 2016 among the 750 lots of a collection seized by the Italian government. The odometer reading at that time was 87,432 kilometres and the exterior colour had been changed to Night Blue metallic; the Lamborghini was registered 'Z 25872-Roma'.
Purchased by the current vendor in 2016, it has been comprehensively restored, preserving the original leather and its patina, and repainted in the original Pomegranate metallic, which suites it so well. Records detailing the restoration process are on file (1,200-hour). Early in 2023, renowned Lamborghini historian Olivier Nameche saw '10.378' in France where it was awaiting an engine tune-up, and he confirms the car's high level of detailing and its conformity, as well as the nice paintwork. The odometer reading at that time was 87,824 kilometres. The Jarama is presented today in generally excellent condition, although the tyres need to be changed.
This rare and exciting Lamborghini Gran Turismo is offered with a cancelled Italian registration document; invoices for various parts totalling in excess of €23,000; photographs of the restoration and a history supplied by Olivier Nameche, to whom Bonhams would like to extend its thanks for his invaluable help.
• Built to European specification
• Delivered new in Rome, Italy
• Recently restored
• Original colour combination
Ferruccio Lamborghini's first production car, the Touring-styled 350 GT, was launched at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show featuring a glorious four-cam 3.5-litre V12 engine by Giotto Bizzarrini, which was housed in a chassis the work of Gianpaolo Dallara. The line of front-engined Grand Tourers continued with the 4-litre 400 GT and Islero 2+2s, the Espada four-seater saloon and finally, in 1970, the Jarama GT, the last of Lamborghini's front-engined road cars.
Launched at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and named after a region of Spain famous for its fighting bulls, this new 160mph (257km/h) four-seater abandoned Lamborghini's original spaceframe chassis in favour of a platform-type unitary construction, based on the Espada's but of shorter wheelbase. An unusual styling feature was the nose with its quadruple headlamps partially obscured by electrically raised covers. The Jarama was styled at Carrozzeria Bertone by Marcello Gandini, the man responsible for the Miura, but with bodies assembled by Marazzi. An improved GTS version with a 365bhp V12 engine, appeared in 1972, while later developments included Torqueflite automatic transmission and power-assisted steering. The Jarama continued in production until 1976, by which time 327 cars had been built, 150 of them to GTS specification. Of these, 23 were built in right-hand drive configuration, of which only 18 were the superior Jarama GTS model.
A desirable manual-transmission model built to European specification, this Jarama GTS (chassis number '10.378') is the 190th Jarama and 14th GTS model built. The car was delivered on 29th September 1972 to the Lamborghini dealer in Rome, Italy: S.E.A. Automobili at 44, Via Francesco Siacci. Its original colour scheme was the very nice combination of Pomegranate metallic with white interior. Little is known of the Jarama's subsequent history until it appeared on the market towards the end of November 2016 among the 750 lots of a collection seized by the Italian government. The odometer reading at that time was 87,432 kilometres and the exterior colour had been changed to Night Blue metallic; the Lamborghini was registered 'Z 25872-Roma'.
Purchased by the current vendor in 2016, it has been comprehensively restored, preserving the original leather and its patina, and repainted in the original Pomegranate metallic, which suites it so well. Records detailing the restoration process are on file (1,200-hour). Early in 2023, renowned Lamborghini historian Olivier Nameche saw '10.378' in France where it was awaiting an engine tune-up, and he confirms the car's high level of detailing and its conformity, as well as the nice paintwork. The odometer reading at that time was 87,824 kilometres. The Jarama is presented today in generally excellent condition, although the tyres need to be changed.
This rare and exciting Lamborghini Gran Turismo is offered with a cancelled Italian registration document; invoices for various parts totalling in excess of €23,000; photographs of the restoration and a history supplied by Olivier Nameche, to whom Bonhams would like to extend its thanks for his invaluable help.
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