Italian millionaire Ferruccio Lamborghini decided to build his own sports car because of his dissatisfaction with his Ferrari and the company’s failure to address his complaints. Following the prototype 350GTV, Lamborghini’s first production car was a two-seater names the 350GT with a top speed of more than 150 mph. About 120, 350GT coupes were built. Styling elements include recessed headlights, rear wheel semi skirts and a body side crease from the front fender to the door handle.
In 1965 Zagato decided to select a new body to create the Lamborghini 3500 GTZ and was the first coachbuilder to put out a variant of the 350GT. Designed by Ercole Spada this car is one of only two 3500 GTZ automobiles ever built.
The car is powered by a double-overhead-cam, V12, 3.5-liter engine producing 280 horsepower. It has a five-speed manual transmission, fully independent coil-spring suspension with anti-roll bars, worm-and-roller steering and power-assisted Girling disc brakes. It weighs between 2650 - 2734 pounds.
Taken at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
You may purchase a print in our dElegance 2013 online gallery.
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