Estimate: €40,000 - €50,000

Registration Number: EU Registered

Chassis Number: ZA9J00000FLA12208

Produced between 1982 and 1990 the Lamborghini Jalpa was the' junior' Lamborghini of the 1980s, it was designed to rejoin the battle with Ferrari's similarly sized 308 series. Major changes involved a quad-cam V8 engine with capacity increased to 3.5 litres and somewhat more aggressive styling, mainly in the side treatment of the body, which was again conceived and executed by Bertone. Maximum power was 255bhp at 7000rpm, good enough to give the aerodynamic Jalpa a top speed of around 155mph. The Jalpa was still a Targa-style two seater with a carburettor fed engine mounted transversely, with a five speed rear transaxle and fully independent suspension, as per the earlier Urraco and Silhouette. Production was both limited and sporadic, with a mere 419 examples manufactured over eight years.

This 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa has covered a genuine 49,243 kilometres from new and offered in the most appropriate colour combination of yellow with blue leather interior; this car oozes 1980s muscular styling.

The Targa roof is easily removable for instant open top motoring and can be quickly fitted if one is caught out in the rain. The bodywork is in very good order and has benefited from many years in the dry climate of Italy. In addition, the leather interior is in unusually good condition.

A major service and the exchange of aged parts such as brake hoses, fuel and water hoses, drive shaft boot, engine support bushes etc have been recently replaced at a cost of €5,000 so the car is ready for use.

Until quite recently the Jalpa has been overlooked by classic car investors, however, their rarity and drivability have resulted in interest steadily rising over the last years and prices will continue to rise.