Highlights

One of only 13 right-hand drive Jaramas ever produced
In the same family ownership for approximately 40 years
Believed to be totally original and unmodified throughout
Appears exceedingly complete
Compelling restoration project

The Appeal

Surely every enthusiast has dreamt of picking up a ridiculously rare supercar and restoring it to its former glory?

The Lamborghini Jarama S is one of the marque's most underappreciated grand tourers. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and powered by a 3,929cc V12 mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, the Jarama S offered a more refined, front-engined alternative to the dramatic Miura and Countach. It was undoubtedly something special - that V12 is a work of art alone, while the smart, retro-futurist styling is low-slung, angular and endlessly timeless.

Ferruccio Lamborghini famously noted that the Jarama was his personal favourite of his road cars. To quote the great man in '91...
"I preferred the Jarama to all the others, because it is the perfect compromise between the Lamborghini Miura and the Espada."

This particular car was purchased by the seller's late father in 1986 as a restoration project - one that was never begun. It has remained in the same family's care ever since, stored in a garage since the mid-1980s. Having not been started for around 40 years, it's certainly no small project - but we think it'll be a remarkably rewarding one.

Key Information

Mileage: 46,968 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 3,929cc V12, 5-speed manual
Paperwork: correspondence from the seller's father to the previous owner discussing restoration costs in the mid-1980s, old handbook, older registration paperwork and an MOT from 1986

The Detail

Was reportedly running well when driven into the garage in the mid-1980s; unstarted for approximately 40 years
Bodywork has suffered structural corrosion which can be studied in the photographs
The vendor states the interior is totally original
Some discolouration, patina, and wear to the cabin, otherwise original and well-preserved
The only item reported missing is a rear Jarama S badge
The mechanicals will need a complete rebuild and recommissioning

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