The paint and body on this 1974 Lamborghini Espada are very presentable, and the overall condition is that of a cherished, driver-quality collectible. The entire car had a high quality, windows out, repaint over 30 years ago and it has held up well. The car was originally Green though it was repainted this shade of Pink in 1979 by the original owner and subsequently repaint the same shade of pink in 1990. There are no dents or noticeable dings in the body panels. The panel gaps are consistent and the body is very straight. The paint has a deep and consistent luster. There is no overspray, though there are some cracks, discolorations, and other small imperfections in the paint that have surfaced from age and use. The bottoms of the doors have some rust at the weld seam, and there are some other small rust spots and blemishes to be found in the door, window, and hatch jams (see detailed photos).

All the glass is clean and there is no clouding to be found. There are some minor scratches from normal use scattered throughout. The windshield looks to be a high-quality replacement, but all the other windows look to be original. The stainless steel trim throughout the car is straight, secure, and with a nice shine. Upon close examination, you can see minor pitting. The logos and insignias are clean, straight, and secure and show minor signs of aging. The front bumper is straight and has a nice consistent shine. There are some minor indents from regular use and some pitting. The front grill is in excellent shape with some minor blemishes in the black paint. The rear bumper is in similar condition, though the upper mounting bracket on the passenger side is missing. It is still secure and does not seem to compromise the bumper as it is more decorative than protective. The tail lights and side markers are nice with some minor signs of their age. All the black trim is excellent with no fading or discoloration. The Hella headlamps are in great condition with minor wear in the lenses from use, but no noticeable delamination of the reflectors. All the gaskets are pliable and in good condition, and indicative of a well stored and maintained vehicle. Some of the larger door gaskets are damaged from use, showing some minor tears.

All the Campagnello wheels are clean and straight with a consistent shine. The center caps with the bull logo are in good condition with minimal signs of aging. The passenger-side rear wheel has some chips in the paint.

The overall condition of the car is very nice, and the car has obviously always been stored well and looked after. It was driven regularly clocking over 110,000 miles and has the imperfections of this regular use. The most notable flaws are the missing rear bumper bracket and the door weld seam rust. The detailed photos are extensive, and a very honest presentation of the car’s condition.

Like the exterior of the car, the interior is in impressive condition but also indicative of general use. The white leather seats are clean and have a nice patina. They are free of any rips are serious blemishes. The front seats need new padding and there is some minor webbing in the leather. The white leather on the dash, center console, door panels, etc is clean and tight, though some deficiencies can be found. The mousse hair dash is in excellent shape and must have been redone in the past. The peach/pink carpets have discoloration and blemishes, especially in the driver’s footwell, and transmission tunnel. The white leather door armrests also show some use.

All the gauges, stalks, buttons etc., work with the exception of the Speedometer and Odometer which stopped working at 98,xxx. Mrs. Stern estimated that the car had about 110,000 miles at the time of her sale of the car in 2010. The windows are slow and the blower fan is noisy, like many older Italian cars. The A/C appears to need a recharge. All the interior lights work and the small red lights on the door jams work when the doors are opened. All the exterior lights work, as does the pink air horns.

The large engine bay is relatively tidy. There is a lot going on under the hood but it looks to be well looked after and as clean as one would expect from a recent high dollar engine rebuild though with some work, it could be made even more presentable.

The trunk area is complete with all the carpet pieces, battery cover and spare tire cover accounted for. The carpet is sun-bleached and there are small signs of use, but overall it is very presentable.

The underside of this Lamborghini is overall, very nice. There is undercoating and black paint on most of the surfaces. The suspension looks good and well cared for and though there is surface rust on the exhaust, it is secure and free from exhaust leaks. There is some surface rust above the rear muffler, but the rest of the underside is very solid and relatively rust-free.

The interior has some small flaws and the trunk/hatch area has been aged by the sun. The underside is solid with one small rust area. The car is relatively leak-free though we did notice a few drops of oil on the floor after the car sat for a couple of weeks.

The car cold starts well after a few cranks. Once warm, it revs freely through the rev range and sounds as symphonic as it should being a vintage Lamborghini V12. The car delivers strong, linear power with no hesitation in the higher rpm range. Occasionally, if the throttle is fully pressed to the floor around 2,000 RPMs, it slightly stumbles, likely due to needing a minor carb adjustment

The transmission is very smooth throughout each gear with no grinding, clutch slipping or other common issues that we noticed.

The suspension feels firm with no noticeable odd noises. The brakes operate as they should however upon hard braking, it pulls slightly to the right. The steering is as precise as a 1970s GT car can be.

A slight pull to the right is noticed upon hard braking.

The Lamborghini Espada is quite the treat to drive. It is the ultimate luxurious Grand Touring four-seater that Ferruccio Lamborghini set out to achieve when this car was originally conceived. The glorious V12 sound keeps the driver wanting more and more as the rev range gets higher and higher. Though it is relatively large, the Espada gives you the illusion that you are behind the wheels of a two-seat sports car. It comfortably fits passengers in the rear seats and golf bags in the trunk. It is the pinnacle of cool, 1970s grand touring transportation and a perfect addition to any stable.