1976 Lamborghini Espada Series III

Lamborghini's four-seat grand tourer represented unprecedented practicality from Sant'Agata. Marcello Gandini's wedge-shaped design housed the 4.0-liter V12 under a long hood while providing genuine four-adult accommodation. The Series I established the concept with 325 horsepower, proving exotic Italian cars could serve family duties without compromising drama.

Espada dashboard prone to warping. Complex V12 requiring specialist maintenance. All models prone to electrical gremlins and corrosion. Air conditioning systems fragile. Automatic Espadas suffer transmission failures. Parts availability improving but specialist knowledge essential.