The inaugural auction takes place in Sydney on December 5th, 2009.
Doors open 5.30pm
Auction Commences 6.30pm
Please note:
Telephone and Absentee Bidder registration closes
12pm Saturday 5th December.
For further enquiries please contact:
Robert Glover on [email protected]
Damien Duigan on [email protected]
ALL ESTIMATES ARE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS
1988 Lamborghini Jalpa 3.5 litre
Rosso Siviglia
Targa
5 Speed Manual
3485cc V8, dohc per bank
Engine No. L35312391
Chassis No. ZA9J000OOJLA12396
Estimate: $85,000 - $115,000
The Jalpa ably fulfilled the role of junior supercar in the Lamborghini line-up during the 1980s, being slightly more affordable and a lot more practical than the Countach – indeed, the ‘little’ Lambo is actually bigger in almost every dimension, other than width and engine capacity. Developed from the Silhouette (itself derived from the earlier Urraco), the Jalpa’s mid-engined, transverse V8 layout pitched it squarely against Ferrari’s 308 series and the car fro