The early 1970s were a time of contrasts. While the Lamborghini Miura made dazzling appearances as a super sports car and the four-seater Espada focussed on long-distance capability, the Jarama represented the perfect balance between the two concepts. Unveiled at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, the Jarama was the last coupé with a V12 front engine to be developed under the direct supervision of Ferruccio Lamborghini. The name comes from the Jarama region in Spain, through which the river of the same name flows. Bertone and star designer Marcello Gandini gave it a powerful, compact shape with a trapezoidal silhouette, semi-concealed folding headlights, and iconic lines. While its predecessors shone with radical designs, the Jarama was a comparatively conventional, yet aggressively styled grand tourer.

A total of 327 of these cars were built, of which only 20 left the factory with the rare dual sunroof. This vehicle was originally delivered to the USA and repainted purple by its owner in California. After its return to Europe, the vehicle was restored to its original condition by the Lamborghini Classic Polo Storico department. Today, the car shines again in its original “Tahiti Blue” colour, which perfectly matches the beige interior. The engine, gearbox, and shock absorbers were refurbished in minute detail directly by the Lamborghini Polo Storico, and the bodywork was carried out under the strictest and constant supervision of a Polo Storico expert. Today, the coveted “Blue Book” of the Lamborghini Polo Storico documents every piece of work carried out and confirms the flawless originality of the vehicle.

Under the bonnet of the Jarama 400 GT is a 3.9-litre V12 with 350 hp. This enables it to accelerate to 100 km/h in under seven seconds and reach an impressive top speed of 250 km/h. Thanks to its wheelbase of just 2.38 metres, the Jarama is both agile in bends and stable on long motorway journeys. The platform is based on that of the Espada but with a 270 millimetre shorter wheelbase, which makes it noticeably more manoeuvrable. Its design is characterised by a striking front section with semi-concealed headlights whose flaps fold down rather than up. While Lamborghini pursued its own high standards for many body parts, at the rear there are taillights from the Fiat 124 Coupé - a pragmatic detail that can be found on many classic cars from this era.

Ferruccio Lamborghini himself said in an interview with Thoroughbred & Classic Cars magazine in 1991: “I favoured the Jarama over all the others because it is the perfect compromise between the Miura and the Espada. The Miura is a sports car for those who are young at heart, love a hell of a pace, and like to be seen in a car. Personally, I found the Miura too extroverted for a while. The Espada, on the other hand, was my Rolls-Royce: also very fast, but big and comfortable. The Jarama is perfect if you just want ONE car.” What could be a greater endorsement of the character of this car than the words of its creator himself?

The Jarama never achieved the fame of a Miura, but its uncompromising concept, unmistakable shape, and exquisite engineering make it one of Lamborghini's most underrated masterpieces. Thanks to a comprehensive restoration, this example is now in absolutely immaculate condition - a true collector's item of which there are very few in the world.