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| Lamborghini 400 GT Spyder Conversion by Jerry Fandytis 1967 |
Whilst the stunning Miura may have been the Lamborghini that stole headlines, it was the 400 GT of the same era that met the needs of the marketplace and established Lamborghini as a constructor of fast, high-quality, and well-appointed grand touring automobiles. It was one of the final production cars to be designed by Carrozzeria Touring, which ceased operations in 1968, and only 247 examples were produced.
As always with beautiful, fast automobiles, a handful of select clients desired something truly special, if they had the financial means to pay for it, and as a result, a very small number of special-bodied 400 GTs were created outside the factory.
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| Lamborghini 400 GT Spyder Conversion by Jerry Fandytis 1967 |
The car shown here is one of a mere two beautifully executed 400 GT Spyders that were created in the 1990s by restorer Jerry Fandytis. Both of these cars began life as steel-bodied 400 GTs, chosen for their strength and rigidity, and had lightweight aluminium bonnets and deck lids. This particular car, chassis number 01267, was originally delivered by Lambrocar of Milano to Dr Sampietro on 11 June 1967.
The conversion was finished to concours, better-than-factory standards, with both cars wearing a handsome Nero finish. This car also had a lovely beige interior with Wilton wool carpeting and a Hellebore steering wheel. The open spyder body style improves the 400 GT’s already attractive lines, and predictably, the restoration created a sensation when it made its public debut at the 1999 Concorso Italiano in Monterey.
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| Lamborghini 400 GT Spyder Conversion by Jerry Fandytis 1967 |
This spectacular Lamborghini, benefitting from a recent cosmetic freshening and mechanical service, offers a wonderful combination of stunning beauty, a quality restoration, and superb speed. It is very much the one-off that could have been ordered in the late 1960s, were one a member of the lucky few.
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