Lambo classics on holiday tour

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When you are in Italy this Summer you might just bump into a duo of Lamborghinis that are having a little party tour. What’s going on? Well, Lamborghini is to mark the 50th anniversary of their Espada and Islero models this year and they have decided to do so by restoring an example of both models and take them on a tour throughout Italy.

Could these two be the ultimate Lamborghini models, 50 years after their conception? The lines of the 400 GT are still visible in the Islero (the underpinnings are largely similar) but the body by Carrozzeria Marazzi oozes late 1960s like not much else. The interior is almost over sumptuous giving even the ugliest of ducklings the idea they are the star of the swans family. Just 225 were made.

And then there’s the Espada. Certainly much more of a success with 1,000 more examples built compared to the Islero, despite its weird looks and peculiar proportions. This car is like nothing else, seating four in its wacky body by Bertone. Even more unusual than the Islero? Certainly in style. Even more attractive? Perhaps even that.

Lamborghini Polo Storico, the marque’s heritage department, will be finishing the car’s restorations soon and take them on a 400 miles tour throughout Umbria and Tuscany from 7 to 11 September. And they are not on their own, as they will lead a procession of other Lambos. Watch out for them when you are around.

(Words editor, pictures Classic Car Garage / RM Sotheby's)

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