It’s not often that I get lost in the haze of vintage Italian sports cars like some enthusiasts do, who seemingly block out all other contenders if there’s a prancing horse in the room. There’s no disputing these are beautiful cars, but for me, if I had to own one, it’s this: the Lamborghini 400GT. It’s just stunning, and slightly more obscure than the usual suspects like the Countach LP400 and Espada, which were already pretty obscure to begin with. The 400GT is the second iteration of this 2+2 model family that began with the 350GT, with later cars like this one stepping up to a 4.0L V12. Find this 1-of-247 model listed here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $375,000.
My love affair for this model began at a young age, watching Herbie the Love Bug and seeing lead character Jim Douglas roll up in one of these, convinced he needed a “…big, strong car” to win an upcoming race. The scene ends with Herbie ramming the Lamborghini to pieces, but don’t fret – it was actually a wrecked Jaguar E-Type (a Barn Finds reader tipped me off to that little nugget.) The 400GT seen here has clearly led a charmed life, and honest to God, it looks just like the one in the movie, right down to the color combination. Just look at how those rear fenders crest over the wheels – stunning. The slim chrome bumpers, the elevated greenhouse, and the Borrani wheels only serve to enhance the car’s formidable beauty.
This 400GT appears to have a brand new interior, though that work isn’t specified in the listing. The truth of the matter is that enough of these cars have been cherished collector’s items since new that many of them still present incredibly well – but given these seats appear to have absolutely zero wear and tear, I’m guessing the upholstery is fairly recent. The listing claims there’s north of $75,000 in receipts for maintenance and repairs, which makes my eyes water a bit as it relates to what you have to budget to own a car like this. The 400GT features a classic wood-rimmed, three-spoke steering wheel and toggle switches, two must-haves in a classic Italian GT like this.
The V12 looks absolutely perfect inside this engine bay, and I’m sure some of that recent servicing included freshening up the 320 b.h.p. mill. The engine features Weber carburetors, but the seller doesn’t relay whether they’ve been replaced or otherwise adjusted/serviced. The seller calls it an “…excellent original California car,” which does make you wonder if this one has ever been apart or otherwise altered from factory specifications. Given the Herbie car also had a sand beige interior and this one has apparently been in California for some time, I’m genuinely curious if this example spent any time on the silver screen.
Great looking rig. Reminds me of the Volvo P1800 but with quad headlights.
One more thing, is anyone else having the log in problems still as I have?
The site won’t let me stay logged in for very long stupid I’m seemingly constantly having to log in. If you buy this, can I go for a ride?
The same thing is happening to me. I keep getting logged out on my PC and phone.
The login problems happen to me occasionally, but not lately.
Yes, Volvo. I was thinking the same thing. I would rather have the Volvo, at least I could drive that. I wonder what it would be like to have so much money you don’t care what something costs. If it was really expensive, all the better. So, does the owner of this love it more then I love my old Dodge? If he does, does it make it worth 100X the price?
Triumph Italia owners will recognize the three-piece door pulls. Known on these two cars only.
Yep, first thing I noticed in the photo of the interior. I miss my Italia.
Remind me which Vignale # ?
Remember seeing one of these or the 350 at the local sell your used car lot around 1980. To bad I could barely eat out at mcd’s at the time
“barely eat out at mcd’s…” In 1973 I seen a poor looking Shelby Cobra, 260 automatic with torn top and seats and a flat tire offered for $1800 on a used car lot. Alas I was a poor married sailor heading overseas and could only dream. A restored example brought millions at a late auction.
Boy, I feel that! Back in late ’71 I had the dance to buy a Ferrari 330 GT for $4000. Base credit union wouldn’t give me a loan because I was getting out in less than six months.
Wayne Carini bought one of these that was in a garage on his show Chasing Classic Cars
Here is/was that car
Season 13 Episode 3
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1967-lamborghini-400-gt-22-3/.
I know 375k is a lot of coin, but what some folks pay for art or landscaping? The price seems reasonable. I could park this thing and just look at it all day. It’s art.
I would put in a Toyota 4 cam V8 and a 6sp auto trans.
Really? 😥
These have one of my favorite faces and rear ends. There’s nothing normal about them and they are way cool.
I don’t see any Volvo 1800 in them except for the taillight shape, but they have the same seat mechanism as my 1800E.
DRV, IMO I think the greenhouse looks very similar to the Volvo 1800.
What a beautiful automobile. I fondly remember watching The Love Bug and seeing Dean driving a car like this, although until now, I was not aware it was this one. For most of us, 375K is a unobtainable amount of money. That said, and compared to so many other beautiful European automobiles of that era, 275K is a bargain for this rolling work of art.
Mikefromthehammer…I can see that, but after having 7 of them my eyes immediately see type E Jaguar coupe. The 3 back windows and deck are far from 1800 to me. I thought maybe the very rear end if you cut off the fins of the 1800 could be similar. What is unique to me are the wheel wells and slab sides on it compared to any sports car of the day.
Having personally owned a 400 GT Superleggara, I can tell you that is is a fabulous rolling piece of functional art. I used to drive mine at 140 MPH when most American cars could barely do 100. I thought I made money when I sold it for twice what I paid. That is the one car I wish I had never let go. Whoever the lucky person who buys this car, I’m envious.
Wow, nicest condition car that BHCC has ever featured.
IMO, it looks like someone dropped a Porsche 911 greenhouse onto the body.
Beware this seller: Beverly Hill Car Club. The internet is filled with complaints regarding misleading advertisements and poor customer service. Just saying.
beautiful
Did you notice who is selling it? Yes Beverly Hills Car Club, check out their other many listings.
Most look like they have been RODE HARD AND PUT AWAY WET. I’ve seen some better looking cars at the LOCAL U-PULL-IT
Beautiful car. Looks like it’s been lowered a bit?
yes, seller would do well to ck out the seller as they buy low sell hi (read the flack they get on-line). Just sayin, close inspection.
Funny they post up tens of thousands of dollars in restoration work and then put in a Walmart battery?
i really like these cars, the quad round headlights really are a lot better looking than the 350’s single rounded blob of a headlight
Reviews of Beverly Hills Car Club:
https://reviews.birdeye.com/beverly-hills-car-club-149666071195718?filter=1.0
An educated consumer is less likely to be ripped off.
Sure, you can focus on the 47 1 star reviews, which look to be mostly people saying that they suck, not actual customers. Or you could focus on the over 200 5 star reviews.
Either way, the only person that is going to be suckered by them is someone that allows it to happen. That is probably not going to be any BF readers.
But, they must be doing something right because they’ve been at it for years with no signs of failing.
Also what i found in many review cases only the people that are pissed off take the time to leave a review, the happy ones just don’t take the time to bother.