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1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 by Touring | RM Sotheby's | Sealed June
1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 by Touring | RM Sotheby's | Sealed June
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Sealed June event, Bidding Closes 24-26 June 2026.
$600,000 - $800,000 USD
Far rarer than the equivalent 330 GT 2+2 from Ferrari, Lamborghini’s 400 GT 2+2 offered a refreshing take on the four-seater grand tourer, both when new and today.
Debuting at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, although the new 400 GT 2+2 appeared visually similar to the 350 GT and 400 GT that preceded it, it was a very much a different car both inside and out. The ‘2+2’ nomenclature signified the car’s additional rear seats, which necessitated lowering of the floor pan and raising the roof by 2.6 inches. Alongside the trunk being enlarged and the rear window shrinking inside, the 400 GT 2+2 can be differentiated from its predecessor by the addition of a second windshield wiper, four sealed beam headlights, and a minor facelift. Bodywork was now made of steel rather than aluminum for greater durability and ease of production.
Under the hood, the most significant change was the addition of Lamborghini’s own transmission and differential which now had syncros on all five forward gears as well as reverse, a marked improvement over the outgoing ZF gearbox. The car’s 3.9-liter Bizzarrini-designed V-12 engine saw an increase of 50 bhp, bringing total output to 320 bhp. Critically, as well as offering enhanced practicality, the 400 GT 2+2 retained the impressive performance of its two antecedents, with 100 km/h being achieved in 5.7 seconds en-route to a top speed of some 248 km/h. Indeed, so impressed were Autocar journalists that they were moved to laud it as 'better than all the equivalent exotic and home-bred machinery in this glamorous corner of the fast-car market'.
According to information found on lamborghiniregistry.com, the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 offered here was built for the Italian market and delivered new to Lamborcar in Milan in July of 1966. The car was originally finished in Grigio Saint Vincent over a Tobacco leather interior, exactly as it presents today. Although nothing further is known about its early Italian history, the car was discovered in sound by non-running form in 2006 by a previous owner in California. That owner immediately commissioned a no expense spared restoration with marque specialist Gary Bobileff, which was completed approximately thirteen years ago.
The 400 GT 2+2 was then acquired by the consignor and exported to Costa Rica, where it remains today. In his ownership, the car has very much been used and enjoyed as its manufacturers intended. In order to add to its overall drivability, air conditioning was retrofitted, making the car much more enjoyable to drive in a hot climate. Furthermore, the engine has been completely overhauled alongside renewing all perishable suspension and braking components. Today, it presents very well throughout as a readily usable and thoroughly enjoyable example of one of Lamborghini’s earliest creations.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/s0626/.
$600,000 - $800,000 USD
- Restored by marque specialist Gary Bobileff in its original colors
- Built for the Italian market, delivered new to Milan
- Upgraded with air conditioning for added drivability
- Powered by a 3.9-litre V-12 coupled to a synchromesh five-speed manual gearbox
- Less than 250 examples built
Far rarer than the equivalent 330 GT 2+2 from Ferrari, Lamborghini’s 400 GT 2+2 offered a refreshing take on the four-seater grand tourer, both when new and today.
Debuting at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, although the new 400 GT 2+2 appeared visually similar to the 350 GT and 400 GT that preceded it, it was a very much a different car both inside and out. The ‘2+2’ nomenclature signified the car’s additional rear seats, which necessitated lowering of the floor pan and raising the roof by 2.6 inches. Alongside the trunk being enlarged and the rear window shrinking inside, the 400 GT 2+2 can be differentiated from its predecessor by the addition of a second windshield wiper, four sealed beam headlights, and a minor facelift. Bodywork was now made of steel rather than aluminum for greater durability and ease of production.
Under the hood, the most significant change was the addition of Lamborghini’s own transmission and differential which now had syncros on all five forward gears as well as reverse, a marked improvement over the outgoing ZF gearbox. The car’s 3.9-liter Bizzarrini-designed V-12 engine saw an increase of 50 bhp, bringing total output to 320 bhp. Critically, as well as offering enhanced practicality, the 400 GT 2+2 retained the impressive performance of its two antecedents, with 100 km/h being achieved in 5.7 seconds en-route to a top speed of some 248 km/h. Indeed, so impressed were Autocar journalists that they were moved to laud it as 'better than all the equivalent exotic and home-bred machinery in this glamorous corner of the fast-car market'.
According to information found on lamborghiniregistry.com, the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 offered here was built for the Italian market and delivered new to Lamborcar in Milan in July of 1966. The car was originally finished in Grigio Saint Vincent over a Tobacco leather interior, exactly as it presents today. Although nothing further is known about its early Italian history, the car was discovered in sound by non-running form in 2006 by a previous owner in California. That owner immediately commissioned a no expense spared restoration with marque specialist Gary Bobileff, which was completed approximately thirteen years ago.
The 400 GT 2+2 was then acquired by the consignor and exported to Costa Rica, where it remains today. In his ownership, the car has very much been used and enjoyed as its manufacturers intended. In order to add to its overall drivability, air conditioning was retrofitted, making the car much more enjoyable to drive in a hot climate. Furthermore, the engine has been completely overhauled alongside renewing all perishable suspension and braking components. Today, it presents very well throughout as a readily usable and thoroughly enjoyable example of one of Lamborghini’s earliest creations.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/s0626/.
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