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1968 Lamborghini Islero
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Used 1968 Lamborghini Islero 15,477 miles
Location:
Paramus, NJ
Description:
CHASSIS NO. 6012ENGINE NO. 1848 24,909 km (15,477 miles) 3,939cc DOHC V126 Weber Carburetors325bhp at 7,000rpm5-Speed Manual Transaxle4-Wheel Independent Suspension4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes *The 5th of Only 125 Isleros built*Unique characteristics present on only the earliest examples*Exquisitely restored from top to bottom in striking periodcolor*Excellent candidate for the finest Concours events*Rare Evolution of Lamborghini's Classic 1960s Grand Tourer Launched at the Geneva Salon in 1968, the Islero was the ultimateevolution of Ferruccio Lamborghini's first model, theTouring-styled 350GT. It is widely believed that FerruccioLamborghini himself greatly influenced the car's styling, and itwas generally considered one of his favorite creations. The Islerowas Ferruccios choice of daily driver and the company car which hemaintained. The Islero's square-tube chassis was based on that ofits predecessors, though with a wider track to accommodate widertires. Since Lamborghini's go-to coachbuilder, Carrozzeria Touring,was no longer in business, Lamborghini commissioned ex-Touringpersonnel led by Mario Marazzi to design and build the elegantlyunderstated coachwork which was new for the model. The model wasnamed after the legendary bull that killed Spain's best matador,'Manolete'. As with the 400 GT, housed beneath an impressively low-slung bonnetwas the sonorous 4.0 liter V12 providing the power. The engine wasdesigned by Giotto Bizzarrini and finessed by Giampaolo Dallara.This four-cam engine sported six Weber carbs and could spin up to7,000 rpm. It was rated at 325 horsepower, and a five-speed manualtransmission was standard. The suspension was fully independent,with unequal-length A-arms and coil springs at all four corners andGirling disc brakes clamped all four wheels. Contemporary reviewsreported excellent handling and grip. The Islero offered virtuallyall the performance of a Miura in a far more civilized package. Car magazine's test Islero achieved a true 157mph back in 1969,proving to be as quiet and stable at its maximum as at 130mph. Itwas also startlingly quick off the mark, hitting 60mph in just 5.9seconds and hurtling to 100mph in only 13.7 seconds, outstandingfigures even today. Despite an impeccable pedigree, the Islero, 125of which were manufactured between 1968 and 1969, is today one ofthe most overlooked of Lamborghini's early front-engined cars. Thefirst Islero was completed by the factory March 6, 1968 and all therest of the first series were finished by Christmas except for onecar which was finished on February 17, 1969. This outstanding example is one of the finest Isleros that has beenbrought to market in recent years. Islero production began withChassis number 6000, which was the prototype, more commonlyreferred to at the ""prototipo"". Each example after the prototypewas counted by 3's, making chassis number 6012 only the 5th Isleroto leave the factory. Cars early on in the production run are notedto have unique characteristics before the final productionprocedures were put into place. One of the most desirable featuresof the first 17 cars were the Borrani wire wheels that they werefitted with, matching the Islero that appeared at the Geneva Salonand in the company's brochure. The remaining 108 cars wore thecommonly seen production Campagnolo cast magnesium wheels. Number6012 also wears unique side vents in the front fenders, as noted inthe online Islero database. In the early 2010s, the car was sent to Italy where it received amulti-year, nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration. Every inch of thecar has been restored to better than new condition. The exterior isfinished in a beautiful and period shade of metallic bronze - thefinish is absolutely incredible. Every fiber of the interior hasbeen replaced with the highest quality materials. The supple blackleather sea
Transmission:
Manual Transmission
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