[AshSimmonds]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1974-Lamborghini-Espada_W0QQitemZ280215956181QQihZ018QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Seller:   fab2707( 123 )
Feedback:   99.2% Positive
Member:   since 14-Oct-02 in Australia

1974 Lamborghini Espada

Series 3 Limited Edition

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      350 Chevy V8 Engine
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      Turbo 400 Gear Box
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      Original Factory Wheels
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      Electric Windows
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      4 Wheel Disc Brakes
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      Body in good condition
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      Runs well, could do with some fine tuning

Please note that this vehicle is advertised on other websites - therefore the seller may cancel this auction prior to the end date/time.

Please phone Peter for further information on 0439 033 921

[jim501]

Does it say why it has a chevy engine????

[AshSimmonds]

No - but it's pretty likely the old one needed a rebuild, which would likely cost double the car's value so what the hey just chuck a septic in there.

[goober]

the engines are not that expensive in the early lambos, its how much a mechanic charges, the parts are accessible locally, right down to getting pistons and liners made...................and i reckon i should know what the cost is........not that much, even if it had a hole in the block, its not that hard

[AshSimmonds]

the engines are not that expensive in the early lambos, its how much a mechanic charges

Well that's my point - go get a quote from someone to do a complete rebuild on a 12 cylinder Lambo Espada engine/gearbox from a mechanic which isn't your pet and see if it comes out at less than the saleable value of the car.

[AshSimmonds]

SCM from 2003 - http://www.sportscarmarket.com/Profiles/2003/April/Etceterini (need to be reg'd to read whole article)

The Espada has a high attrition rate as, similar to many 2+2 Ferraris, the market value simply doesn’t support a $25,000 engine rebuild.

[goober]

i do hope the 25k is for an engine, gearbox and complete clutch with change to spare?