We don't have a problem with cars that aren't rare, so please don't take this the wrong way, but we think some perspective on rarity is helpful when approaching something such as this run-down Espada. We'll compare it to the Fiat 128, a car we never see on the road today.
Lamborghini produced around 1,200 Espadas over roughly ten years, working out to one car every three days. Fiat produced around 2.7 million 128 sedans and wagons in Italy over the course of around 16 years. That works out to roughly 14,000 cars every 3 days - more than entire model run of Espadas in the time it took to build a single Espada. I can't tell you the last time that I saw either car, but the odds are clearly stacked against the Espada.
Year: 1971
Model: Lamborghini Espada
Engine: 3.9L V12
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: Not listed
Price: $59,950
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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1971 Lamborghini EspadaThis 1971 Lamborghini Espada is available in silver with a black interior. it comes equipped with a manual transmission, air conditioning, 3-spoke wood steering wheel, power windows, 4-wheel disc brakes, solid wheels, and includes some miscellaneous parts. An extremely desirable Lamborghini project which has been sitting for many years waiting to be restored.
Keeping the rarity in mind, this car isn't in so bad of shape. We have no idea why the engine bay is so blackened - could it just be failing finish? Doesn't look like the work of an engine bay fire judging by the hood paint. We also have no idea how tough it will be to source that front bodywork. The interior appears to be pretty complete and in very workable condition - if it's original (who knows?) we would keep as much of that around as possible.
We have read a number of online stories on Espada ownership, and the owners of these seem to be a very welcoming crowd. That usually seems to be the case with weird cars that elicit more stares than they do nods of approval. Is this enough of a project to take over your life for 5 years? Probably. Are you looking for a Lamborghini to occupy your mind for the next 5 years? This might be your car.
-Graham