Original Bertone drawing of the 1968 Lamborghini Espada. This is a rare factory copy of the master technical blueprint made in the ’70s by Bertone.
The Lamborghini Espada was a 4-seat grand touring coupé built between 1968 - 1978. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. Gandini drew inspiration and cues from two of his Bertone show cars from 1967, the Lamborghini Marzal and the Bertone Pirana. The Espada was sold alongside the Islero and the mid-engined Miura supercar. The Espada and the Islero both replaced the 400 GT 2+2 and had similar mechanical underlying. The Spanish name "Espada" means "sword", referring to the sword that the torero uses to kill the bull. During its ten-year production run the car was made in three different series from S1 - S3. Each model featured interior redesigns, minor mechanical improvements and minor exterior changes. 1,217 Espadas were made making it the most sold and longest-running Lamborghini model until Countach production in the mid-1980s.
Origin
The blueprint originates from a long-term ex-Bertone and Alfa Romeo employee who kept these pieces in his private collection.
Certificate
The blueprint is accompanied by our EVC certificate to provide proof of authenticity.
Size Details
39 x 61 cm
Material
The drawing is printed on semi-transparent yellowish acetate tracing paper. It is a nonflammable mildew-proof material that was used in factory workshops.
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No Returns
Please note that this blueprint is a rare collectable and not a commercially printed product. I don’t offer returns on them. The blueprint is 50 years old and has imperfections and fading. If the blueprint is damaged by the courier, please get in touch via email within 4 weeks with photos and a description of the damage.
1968 Lamborghini Espada
The Lamborghini Espada was a four-seat grand touring coupé produced from 1968 to 1978. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the Espada drew styling cues from two of Bertone’s 1967 show cars — the Lamborghini Marzal and the Bertone Pirana. Positioned alongside the Islero and the mid-engined Miura supercar, the Espada shared its mechanical roots with the Islero, both succeeding the 400 GT 2+2.
The name Espada, Spanish for "sword," refers to the weapon used by a torero to deliver the final blow in a bullfight — fitting for a brand steeped in bullfighting themes.
Over its decade-long production run, the Espada evolved through three series — S1, S2, and S3 — each featuring updates to the interior, mechanical refinements, and subtle exterior changes. With a total of 1,217 units built, the Espada became Lamborghini’s best-selling and longest-running model until the Countach overtook it in the mid-1980s.