1973 Lamborghini Jarama S Coupé

• One of only 150 Jarama S models made
• Power train and interior restored a few years ago
• Registered in France

"The Jarama has been described as 'the forgotten Lamborghini' – Ferruccio Lamboghini felt it was the type of car his range needed, but the company's managers were less keen, so it was only built in modest numbers." - David Hodges, Lamborghini The Legend.

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 Giampaolo Dallara. The line of front-engined Grand Tourers continued with the 4.0-litre 400 GT and Islero 2+2s, the Espada four-seater saloon and finally, in 1970, the Jarama, destined to be the last of Lamborghini's front-engined sports cars. By this time Giampaolo Dallara - co-designer of the legendary Lamborghini Miura alongside Paolo Stanzani - had left Sant'Agata, so the task of developing the new car fell to Stanzani.

Launched at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show and named after a region of Spain famous for its fighting bulls, this new 240km/h-plus four-seater abandoned Lamborghini's original spaceframe chassis in favour of a platform-type unitary construction, based on the Espada's but of significantly 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 sublime looks of the Miura, but with body panels built in steel by Bertone and assembled by Marazzi. An improved 'S' version, with 365bhp V12 engine, appeared in 1972 boasting a much-improved cockpit, 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 'S' specification.

Believed that it was delivered new in France, this rare and collectible Lamborghini Jarama S is finished in Tahiti Blue metallic with beige leather interior; the latter was restored a few years ago, as was the powertrain as indicated in the expertise report included with the car. The car comes with French registration papers; and an expertise report. A wonderful opportunity to own one of Lamborghini's rarest models.