Lamborghini Jalpa 1985

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the Jalpa represented Lamborghinis answer to Ferraris V8 sports cars, with dramatic styling, distinctive side intakes and unmistakable 1980s supercar presence; just 410 examples were produced between 1981 and 1988,Powered by a quadcam 3.5litre V8 producing around 255bhp, driving the rear wheels through a 5speed manual gearbox and offering the engaging and analogue driving experience for which these cars are increasingly appreciated,Showing 54,629km (33,945 miles) at the time of cataloguing, this example has remained within a private collection and has been regularly maintained and exercised since it was last offered for sale in 2021,Previously refinished in Nero with a full retrim in Cream leather, the paintwork now presents as nicely mature whilst the interior has been further improved and remains particularly well presented,Mechanically well sorted and evidently benefitting from continued maintenance and use, supplied with a history file including numerous old MOT Certificates and the original service book with seven stamps, representing a rare opportunity to acquire one of Lamborghinis most usable and collectible classic V8 models,