Like many of the extraordinary motorcars that have left the Sant'Agata factory, the Espada can certainly hold its head up amongst the greats. And like many of their other models, this hugely distinctive model has its name taken from a matador’s sword. The genetic code is continued through to its massive four litre, quad cam, V12 engine. There’s a lot you can do with 325bhp but Ferruccio Lamborghini and styling house Bertone decided to use it to propel his 1970s masterpiece to over 150mph. The Series II received even more power and an improved dashboard whilst the final, and most desirable, incarnation, the Series III, received power steering as standard, better suspension, up-rated brakes and air-conditioning.  
Curiously, although the production year is recorded as 1974, this particular example was built in 1976 due to the US predilection for bolting enormous rubber bumpers to everything. To bypass this, it was common practice for customers wanting the purer lines, registered their 1976 cars as 1974 ones to…