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Legendary former
Raging Bull test driver Valentino Balboni will be at the wheel of an historic 350 GT from the
Lamborghini museum when he joins more than 90 classic
vehicles taking part today in the Rallye Historique at
Schloss Bensberg Classics event. |
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Lamborghini is participating in Schloss Bensberg
Classics this weekend. In only a few years, this
event showcasing important classic cars has become a
respected happening in the auto world. The show takes
place annually
against the backdrop of Bensberg castle. This year,
Lamborghini is presenting the 350 GT while visitors will
also have the the opportunity to view the new Aventador
LP700-4 sports car.
Today (September 17) will see more than 90 classic
vehicles, including the Lamborghini-entered 350 GT,
travelling through the Bergische Land hills as they
compete in the Rallye Historique. The 350 GT is named
after its 3500 cc displacement. Introduced at the Geneva
Motor Show in 1964, it boasted an engine which developed
320 hp. A total of 120 examples were produced from 1964
to 1966. The 350 GT, with serial number one, will
participate in the rally. The drivers will be the
journalist Magret Hucko and Lamborghini former test
driver Valentino Balboni. Mr. Balboni was hired by
Ferruccio Lamborghini himself and served as a test
driver for more than 40 years.
Customers and private collectors can also bring their
treasured vehicles to Bensberg. During tomorrow's
Concours d’Elégance - the gran finale of the Schloss
Bensberg Classics - a jury will appraise 40 of the
rarest and most beautiful cars in the world. One of the
stars of this event will certainly be Lamborghini's
Miura Roadster prototype from 1968.
Also
participating in the Concours d’Elégance will be the
Espada. The first sports car in automotive history to
seat four, the Espada was introduced at the Turin Auto
Show in 1968. It can reach a top speed of 245 Km/h.
Finally, the Concours will see a 400 GT Monza taking
part. This prototype was presented at the Barcelona
Motor Show in 1966 and was then sold to a Spanish buyer
after the show. The car then vanished for 35 years. In
2005, this Lamborghini was sold to its current owner at
an auction. The Lamborghini 350 GT comes from the
Lamborghini museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese.
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