Barn find Lamborghini survivor - abandoned 30 years ago

Welcome to another Barn find episode of The Late Brake Show, where Jonny Smith unearths an incredibly rare Lamborghini survivor. The car has secretly sat inside a stone barn, abandoned 30 years ago after the owner mysteriously disappeared. This is a British right hand drive Lamborghini Espada, of which only 130 were made (there were over 1200 Espadas in total made between 1968 and 1978).
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The mysterious nature of this discovery is just as intriguing as the rarity of the RHD Lamborghini V12, as Jonny learns that the deceased land owner was actually storing the car for a person who paid for several months storage and then never returned. That was over 30 years ago! There was no information in writing about the owner, and the solicitor land owner was left owed for decades of unpaid rent. The traditional stone barn had no windows and sat in a very secretive part of the Lake District, near Kendal.
Amongst the idyllic scenery passers-by would never suspect what may be inside the barn. The Lamborghini was hidden by sheets of wood, a layer of owl droppings and constant darkness. It was also boxed in by a 1990s Vauxhall Cavalier and Calibra, also unclaimed by their original owners.
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Jonny Smith
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:00 Meet Dominic
4:08 Digging out the car
5:47 Espada history
6:52 Accessing the front end
8:10 Front door down
8:35 V12 engine
10:40 The interior
11:55 Boot area
13:28 Cavalier GSi 2000
13:52 Cavalier moving fail number 1
14:47 Espada history
16:50 Pulling out Vauxhall parts
17:37 Vauxhall Rave trinkets
18:10 Cavalier moving fail number 2 and 3!
23:00 More V12 engine bay
23:53 Detailed look inside cabin
25:15 Sitting inside the back
26:33 Help from a tractor!
28:05 Want a Calibra?
28:45 Engine specs
29:51 Favourite parts
30:30 How it was discovered by Dominic
32:45 Ending
#barnfind #abandonedsupercar #thelatebrakeshow

[@jonathanbishop6996]

Main takeaway for me; is that even now, in some dark and dusty corners of the world, there are still wonderful and amazing things to be discovered. Wonderful find, great presentation Jonny… thanks so much for sharing!!

[@simonjcelliot]

I think they were gangsters, smashed car used in a bank job on the getaway… lots of cars swapped over to hide the stole identities and the guy never came back as he got busted 😂😂😂😂

[@jonathanbishop6996]

@@simonjcelliot My favourite thing about it is the mystery. I used to use a car park in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham where a similar thing happened with an abandoned RX-8. Guy who owned the land said the dude showed up in a hurry, paid a for a few weeks parking in big bills then never came back for it. Think it was eventually scrapped. Never knew what happened to him.

[@smiler921]

@@jonathanbishop6996 yes, my thoughts was crime, someone either lying low or in concrete. Good for car enthusiasts later on though. I’d love a barn to put my old cars in instead of selling

[@DDLNX]

@@simonjcelliot lp

[@simonjcelliot]

@@jonathanbishop6996 yeah it is a good wee story and is open to imagination of what really happened…

[@nigelbostock4270]

This is why I don’t bother watching tv anymore, when there’s this sort of well made, enthusiastic and honest content from such engaging people as Johnny

[@Smegmeister]

took me a year and a bit to get enough subs but I can happily pass a day on here now.

[@darthgardner]

Exactly why i told tv licensing no licence needed for me.

[@martinultimatevw3779]

Left tv few years ago.. this is the best 🤟

[@martinultimatevw3779]

@Mona Torkia its manipulation tv 😏 this is proper honest car pervert tv 👌

[@SteveBUK73]

Agreed. If it wasn't for live sport I'd do the same. Most of my watching time is youtube these days too.

[@Zanpaa]

The owl droppings might have been a blessing in disguise, if the owls kept the mice out of the wiring!

[@EliteRock]

Now there's a thought - and I really was expecting a horror show inside the car, but that blue interior looks as if it would restore with very little work. And notice that Jonny had no problem sitting in it, so obviously no horrible smell.

[@robbikebob]

Yeah, that was my thought. If you was a mouse you wouldn't want to live in the same place as owls!

[@markrskinner]

My exact thoughts.

[@darkbassi5911]

That's a very good point, makes total sense, we must thank the owl 👏🏽

[@davidcolin6519]

Yeah, the interior is special, but the wiring is astonishing. I've seen the wiring on a car that has been left only 4 years and that was out €400 on a Renault! But the engine bay of this Espada is just astonishing. The cores of those cables may have deteriorated with age, but I reckon they'll look new with just a damp cloth over them. I've always had a soft spot for Lambos. Not the new, VAG Lambos, but the completely nutso, "I'll do what I want" Lambos that are not far short of the nutso TVRs, and there's something even more nutso about a 10 year production run that managed on 1200 cars. I was never convinced by the shapes of the Espada, but this is just so quintessentially original Lamborghini that I can forgive it anything.

[@RobWiles]

Great video. Just shared this with my father in law, he worked as a mechanic for Lamborghini in the late 60’s early 70’s in London, he recognised the car and said he would have driven and worked on it.

[@BazzSelby]

I've left a comment above, just before I saw yours. Could the P in the '5 MBP' plate stand for Portman, and be the personal car of the boss?

[@Mountain_Tactical]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon your channel. It’s hidden gem. You guys are absolutely incredible and everything is properly recorded. Been binge watching the videos for few days now. Many thanks from Atlanta, GA USA. Keep the excellent work guys.

[@jontymo]

Jonny - please try to follow the auction on this and see if whoever buys this will let you do a follow up - it could be an interesting journey! Love this channel!!!!!

[@Elgsdyr]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@affordablevs]

Definitely do that!! It would be great to follow uts journey and see if the new owner can piece together any sort of history for it.

[@ulverop]

This!

[@TelmoMonteiro]

Ohhh, this is a great idea! This video left a desire for more

[@matthewlloyd956]

there are a few episodes to follow this story, finding the owner and history, talking to the auction house and then seeing it at auction and the new owner

[@markparker5585]

Low mouse damage, but much owl poop. Putting 2 and 2 together...

[@freddiepepper6085]

Haha I don’t know why I didn’t think that

[@Truth-Liberator]

I should invest in some owls to stop the mice eating my car's.

[@DI-hd6st]

What a epic find, you and your team are very underrated. Thank you Johnny and keep up the fantastic programme.

[@roblubelski422]

Absolutely amazing story behind this. How it was never found in the age of urban exploration…. Glad they got you involved too, felt like part of the adventure. Love it, great work.

[@EliteRock]

The term "barn find" tends to be used for any old car that's been off the road for more than a decade or two, but this, THIS is a Barn Find.

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

Indeed. I couldn't let this one slip by..

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

I have a Mercedes 190e stuffed in the back of my garage for 10 years and is now blocked in by a sofa, old furniture and some trash. Used to be my daily driver but hasn't moved in about 8 years. Climbed over a mountain of junk to reach it the other day an she's still got air in the tyres but battery long since flat. My very own "barn find"

[@rickphilly1975]

@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 that's not how it works

[@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24]

@@rickphilly1975 why not? Because I know it's there?

[@rickphilly1975]

@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24 you can't "discover" your own car. A barn find refers to a gem that was hidden from the world. Yours isnt hidden and it hasn't been discovered by anyone. Now, if you discovered someone elses car that would be your own barn find

[@chrisparke1001]

Harry Metcalfe & Ian Tyrell's Classic Workshop is the way forward, best find ever, what a find!! i cannot believe it. thumbs up Jonny.

[@daveglover6115]

Hopefully Harry is watching this! What an astonishing find, well done and thank you for sharing!

[@SuperiorModel]

I really hope who ever buys this car, gives it to Iain Tyrrell to restore.

[@daveglover6115]

@@SuperiorModel I certainly agree with your comment! Would be a good project...

[@TheHorsebox2]

Wow! Imagine Ian and Harry working on your classic. Money well spent.

[@RyanH1976]

Ian is the only man for the job for sure

[@andreww8941]

This channel and show is absolutely amazing!!! So incredibly glad I found it and am really enjoying catching up on all of these incredible episodes that I've never seen yet. Excellent knowledge and explanations in every episode and super fascinating to see what vehicle will be found next! Much appreciation and keep up the phenomenal content!!

[@byeckfella]

Would love an update on this, guys. What happened, how much did it make at auction? Imagine getting to see it after resto!

[@jamiestuart9194]

25k at auction at cockermouth

[@byeckfella]

@@jamiestuart9194 oh, okay. Nice one, thanks for the update.👍😁

[@MetalTrabant]

@@jamiestuart9194 That's not much for such a rare exotic car in quite good condition...

[@pb4920]

@@MetalTrabant 25k pounds equates to like 50 k usd

[@MetalTrabant]

@@pb4920 It's just 30k now if you check, and it's still not much for a frickin' Lambo. A restored Isetta is more expensive...

[@ricknick74]

Jonny it’s mine that lambo tell the bloke I’ll be up next weekend for it

[@ricknick74]

@@SNORKYMEDIA 🤣🤣🤣

[@pete1973x]

Incredible! Would really like to see a follow up on this Jonny.

[@thetumanshow]

Definitely need follow-ups on what happens once these barn-finds are “un-earthed”

[@jwvandegronden]

I second that!

[@JonathanPorterfield]

I 3rd it ! Must find out what its next chapter will be !

[@theratslayer9635]

Yeah me 4, think I’d watch this being restored.

[@jasonjohnson8275]

Definitely

[@151CHAVIN]

Jonny literally makes the best content on KZbin hands down! Absolute legend 🙌

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

👊🏽

[@compostcorner5934]

I agree 💯 Iv been re watching videos this past week ,and some I haven't seen before and it beats mainstream TV .. The weird thing was just before I watched this video,I'd just gone onto Johnny's website to find contact details to ask if he would be interested on doing a Vid on my vauxhall Calibra..low and behold there is a Calibra in this vid lol

[@Sonnymonster]

I'm absolutely speechless!!! Great episode Jonny!!!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*CAN I JUST SAY* how much I appreciated the Techno music - you made my day with that - reminded me of better times... Clubbing Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in the early 90's

[@johnennis4586]

Ebaneezer good?

[@piccalillipit9211]

@@johnennis4586 - One of the best...

[@dhutch2000]

Remember all of those tracks from a guy and school who used to bring in his dad's tapes.

[@stephenholland5930]

@@johnennis4586 Anyone got any salmon?!

[@SnakeyUk08]

2nd video that's caused me to go in a time warp to the 90`s rave days :)

[@mungolikescandy3270]

I have to admit my interest in the car is overwhelmed by my curiosity about the mystery

[@Jonathan-ww8un]

I ruddy love these barn finds! Top stuff as always, Jonny

[@andresmoreno7986]

I just found the channel and this is the first video I watch and again I fell in love with the UK. I'm from Mexico but I have had this huge admiration for that beautiful country. I subscribed immediately after watching it. My best regards to the crew for such amazing job finding those exotic vehicles.

[@simonvarney1124]

This has Harry's Garage written all over this. The best episode of Barn Find....love it

[@marcob1729]

Bring in Tyrell, and you have the greatest automotive crossover yet to hit KZbin

[@timsaxon5825]

Let’s hope it ends up at Tyrells for a full restoration.

[@johnmunro4952]

Yeah, his Espada is gorgeous ( and award winning)

[@SteveMorton]

Harry needs to see this

[@tayne5009]

@@SteveMorton Harry was consulted on this

[@mattlaggs5151]

Been looking forward to this today! Not disappointing! Always loved Espada's! I have a feeling the amount of owl shit explains the lack of mouse damage. The owls are the much lesser of two evils. Round of applause for them! Top work Jonny!

[@zzhughesd]

This was very exciting. Genuinely loved it

[@Timmayytoo]

I had the exact same thought regarding the lack of mice - fortunately owl poo washes off

[@lptomtom]

The plural of Espada is Espadas, not "Espada's"

[@64bakes]

As always, a great show Jonny! I hope someone saved those Vauxhalls!

[@ronniekray3934]

thanks for doing these videos as much as it's your hobby maybe even life too find these cars the effort and commitment you put in to your videos is very appreciated and would just like too say on behalf of every one of your subscribers massive respect and can't wait too discover more cars with you.

[@wimdepril6920]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I adore the laid back vibe of this show. That combined with interesting background information brought by someone who actually knows his stuff and did the research. Oh yeah, and what a car!

[@TheBuccaneer1975]

The production values on this channel are absolutely amazing, well done Jonny & team - keep up the great work!

[@dreyn7780]

The rich don't want this car. WHY instantly hand it to some spoilt brat who's going to smash it straight away?

[@thisisadebrown]

I was just thinking that

[@petetrundell5454]

For at least thirty years enthusiasts have been searching UK barns for worthy vehicles. To still find such a car is near-on miraculous. You’ve got to wonder just how many of these buildings we have got in this country and when are we going to exhaust them!🤔 Love the laid-back pace of your vids, Jonny. You tell it like it is, with enthusiasm but without the showmanship. Right on.

[@overland_west_bath]

Great video, awesome that finds like this still happen. Would love to see a follow up after the auction, and hopefully a happy ending for the Cav and Calibre!!

[@portnaluinge]

If that is owl poo it’s covered in, then that’d certainly explain why there’s no mouse damage.

[@FlorpingAllOver]

Yea was just about to comment that aswell. :D

[@philyew3617]

Wow what a find and, what an amazing story. Thanks for all your work showing this to the light of day again. I just hope and pray that you are able to do a follow-up, maybe at the auction and, it's onward journey. Thanks for sharing and well done on such a brilliant video.

[@arjundc9391]

This is the best barn find 👌🏻👌🏻👏🏻Johnny and late brake show team

[@harezy]

Tyrrell's classic workshop needs to get his hands on this.!!!!!

[@mines10inches]

What a find! Incredible and comforting to know these vehicles are being saved

[@mikecoe64]

Thank you chaps 👏🏼 keep up the great work Jonny 👍🏼

[@davey_projects2977]

Great video, what a find, and what a barn!. 6 months time ......."Hello and welcome to another Tyrrell's classic workshop, this week we are looking at an Espada that was recently sold at auction and was brought here for restoration"

[@RAZGR1Z]

What a stunning find, Jonny! Great video,! Big thanks to the family and the man for allowing us in.

[@donec4n]

Well that ticked all the right boxes for an epic barn find. Nailed it.

[@mell3109]

Love the 5 star ‘Owl rodent protection’ policy the owner took out, very effective!

[@columbiaindieband4717]

I was thinking the same thing. You’re not likely to get rodent damage when the barn is full of rodent eating owls 🤣🤣

[@ap6584]

This show just gets better and better.

[@jimbob67]

It would be interesting with some of the barn finds to follow them and see there progress especially something like the espada. Thanks for bringing us great content Johnny 👍

[@dwn2634]

Lovely find. I think the various generations of owl in that barn have done the Espada wiring a really big favour in mice protection.

[@yjsaabman]

I made sure to look through before saying this myself!

[@ianjobernsdrivinginstructor]

It looks like the leather perforations were done in the dark! What an incredible find and the best video to date!

[@markymark-r]

When you said Cavalier GSi my heart leapt. I adore my Vauxhall’s, especially from that era.

[@jonathanrobinson1980]

Jonny please update us all on the fait of the old Vauxhalls! Them wheels on the Cav are worth a few pound alright 😎

[@MP_pov]

Mind blowing! This video really made my week. Thanks Johnny! And do an update video after the auction!

[@dezfyah]

Yo, whoever did the video of this intro is awesome. I mean, look at the view through the bushes, then the black dog barking, the drone overview, then the guy walking through the field to the barn. This first 30 seconds with the music, felt top notch. Y'all bodied this video bro!!!!

[@garbeal2397]

what a great channel this is to find. Love seeing stuff like this.

[@TRIKSTO]

Amazing! Really wanted to see it pulled out the barn, we need an update video on this in the future with restoration details!

[@MitchDenham]

This was an unbelievably excellent episode. Why the heck would anyone watch television when there's this high level of content on KZbin? Simply brilliant.

[@Rick-sl7iw]

Thank you so much for all your hard work what a amazing film brilliant watch

[@kimmyrask7368]

I found this channel yesterday and I’m absolutely delighted! Love it, thought I recognized your face from fifth gear! Excellent host!

[@rescyn1190]

Amazing find. Get it over to Tyrrell ASAP! I imagine people here already sub to both channels but he restored Harry’s recently if you haven’t seen.

[@ChocolateFrog]

Well yes but Harry received an invoice for between £50k and £100k for the pleasure. Hopefully the new buyer has deep enough pockets for the £200k this would need.

[@LOTPOR0402]

Here we go Tyrells,You do realise that Tyrell does not do the work on his own .He is the owner and employs others

[@rescyn1190]

@@LOTPOR0402 No! Really? Jesus wept...

[@spartanp2064]

That is what I was thinking. It would make a great restoration series. I’ve really come to appreciate the Espada more recently. Along with the Ferrari 308GT4.

[@lusilk7954]

strange number plate on that car ,seems to belong to a a yellow porsche 911😳

[@jonathanrhodes6298]

Great barn find episode, I can’t believe that people still have these hidden automotive gems unseen for decades.

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Fab video, as always, Jonny - brilliant. As you say, a very interesting 70s car design.

[@micheltebraake7915]

You are so lucky Jonny! Regardless of which car you discover in a shed/barn, you make an interesting video of it. Hopefully we'll see this Espada back at Iain Tyrrell's Classic Workshop to bring it back to life.

[@speedy83]

This youtube channel is going from strength to strength - the production value is always fantastic and the content is even better! Keep it up!

[@donnyfrantic9180]

Wow! What a find! Love to know more of its history! Great vid (as always) Jonny.

[@K-G-S_66]

This is incredible This is a truly a rare find and a rare masterpiece

[@brianfreeman8290]

I once had a brief drive of one around the City of London. It was a memorable but unpleasant experience. It seemed absolutely huge on the city streets, and the controls were extremely heavy. It probably would have lightened up with time and space, but it was hard work.

[@mickmcc2158]

Absolutely mind blowing. Thank you so much for doing these videos, Jonny. This is by far the best one yet. (Fair play to Dom for being such a good guy too)

[@ervinarriesgado9200]

Is it not roberry? If it is barnfind with the permission of the owner?

[@aaronjackson7184]

Cracking episode mate, been looking forward to this!!!!!

[@mzungusi]

This is a special thing. Thanks for this video, I was planning to go to bed ( I'm knackered ) but this was worth staying up late for. I know it will go to a good home and I hope it ends up with Iain Tyrrell so we can watch it's progress.

[@Triple316]

Man that’s a great spot to metal detecting around. Great video thank you for the show

[@craigconroy3785]

Just awasome! a genuine super car barn find, great video thanks

[@pauljacobs247]

Hi Jonny, I think this car was Sold by Castle motors of Cornwall in the mid 1970's to my cousin. He sold it privatel about 18 months later. How many White right hand drive Espada's with Blue can there be? Castle motors are still in the same location. I was driven around in it as teenager when he first got it.

[@mikecochrane1437]

For once that is actually a “cool story bro”

[@stephenbland7461]

Yep Castle Motor are still there on the A38 a few miles east of liskeard. Famous for a full sized old fighter jet on a stand visible from the A38. Always had plenty of exotic cars.

[@VectraStevieB]

If you do a tax search on it. Comes back as a Porsche and the colour is yellow

[@DevRSVR]

That's a pretty amazing story. Any idea about the individual who bought it and if it was they who put it in the shed and why? Would be great to find out.

[@mikecochrane1437]

@@VectraStevieB plates been transferred

[@Lot76CARS]

Jonny, brilliant, has to be your best barn find to date. Hoping the barn find conveyor brings you something equally as interesting next time...

[@JG-tk7ov]

I can't get enough of the attention to detail you deliver. I love watching these on my lunch break. Or though the Owl poop did make me look at my egg mayo roll a bit funny

[@That_AMC_Guy]

I would imagine with the amount of owls kipping in that barn, that helped to keep the rodent population down. I'd rather deal with owl excrement than the destruction mice are capable of.

[@syburton8662]

Another great find, and yet another fantastically made show to bring it too us! Your content would sit so wel on tv Jonny, but I fear they would possibly try and "tweak" it and ruin it. Having this quality, that's clearly done with the passion it's intended to be done with is great too watch. Keep up the great work, oh I need more on the Aggro Sleeper though!...👌🤣

[@RichieRouge206]

Omg that is indeed the rear seat and I had those exact white 5 spoke Vauxhall wheel trims on my 1987 Nova 1.2 Club! Super rare! The Calibra and Cav are amazing on their own but the Espada has blown all other barn finds out the water. I really hope they all find homes. Fabulous video Jonny

[@anthonyyoung626]

Automobile Quarterly published my article Speed and Style for Four - The Lamborghini Espada in Vol. 51, No. 2. This Lamborghini has always been my favorite and I enjoyed researching and writing the article. This is truly an epic Barn Find. Thanks for posting this video! Anthony Young

[@danielaruta8816]

An amazing barn find story of an amazing car I’ve never heard of until this video. I’m familiar with the current fleet of Lambos running around Southern California these days, but this Espada is something special. Classic Italian design and execution.

[@kevinbenton7320]

Turning up with a BMW to a recovery job is like turning up with a knife to a gun fight! 😎 Brilliant find.👍👍

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

It really was. We failed.

[@williamwilliams8145]

@@TheLateBrakeShow I know of two other Lamborghini's in barns, one belongs to Jeremy Clarkson and other belongs to Harry Metcalfe. Definitely need a follow up on this Lambo.

[@MrScrimbo1]

Knife? Spoon maybe😂

[@edwinthompson6510]

@@MrScrimbo1 A wooden spoon at that BMW made good aircraft engines and half-track engines as for anything else no Ed J

[@ChrisNF]

Absolutely loved this, barn finds like this are the best. It would be good following this car to the end

[@skylined5534]

Hey Jonny, awesome video! Love the Lambo! Also those Vauxhalls and GM bits, rare stuff for sure. I hope it all gets a home, I mean the Espada will but I hope the others do as well, they're pretty well sought after these days. I do know of a cool late 60s Ford Thames 309 5cwt van in the Peak district. It's nothing to do with me or my family but we've often looked in on it. It's in a knackered large shed and judging by the old magazines and whatnot around the car it was mothballed in the very early 80s. It's up on blocks of wood and the body is covered in something like Ankor Wax but seems complete and untouched and in pretty good condition given its age and surroundings. If you want any more details I'll happily provide them. P.s. was this one of Lord Lucan's escape cars?! 😂 Just utterly brilliant.

[@jeffro70]

I don’t know how you do it but when I think you’ll never tip your last find you manage to do so. Great video love your relaxed go with the flow program. Thanks.

[@LiamE69]

Being covered in owl dirt probably tells you why it hasn't been eaten by mice.

[@sq1rlsqu4d]

Yes. The mice ate the owl poo.

[@LiamE69]

@@sq1rlsqu4d That has gotta be it.

[@LoftechUK]

Like the fact your at GOODWOOD and posted this. That’s love for cars and keeping your audience fed with the same love….. Thank you Jonny

[@TheLateBrakeShow]

We aim to please. They don't call me the CarPervert for nothing.

[@jryalls]

Videos are uploaded to go live at set times.

[@andypalin3287]

Really engaging as per! Nice one Jonny, keep up the good work! 😀🤘🎸😎

[@tykohondo]

I remember when Johnny.. Was the youngest member of the fifth gear team... He was the go to guy for modern hip car news of the early 2000s...how time flies

[@pjlehtim]

Please do a followup once the destiny of this car is known. Fantastic episode!

[@martinetheridge7635]

What a wonderful episode…. Love to know what it went for at auction!

[@paulleeson8670]

I wish we could of seen more of the gsi 2000, had many happy years in them. Great work 👍🏼

[@PaulMansfield]

For a moment I thought one of them might be a Senator.

[@georgedaville4662]

What a find! Would like to see the continuing story of this super rare car. The Reg 5 MBP is shown on DVLA as being on a 1973 Porsche 911 🙀 this car has history. Top production as per usual Jonny 👍😎

[@stephentootle6388]

And even the 911 was last taxed in 1973 !!!!!

[@bicyclist2]

The condition of this Espada is amazing. I have always been a big fan of front engined Lamborghini's. I wish I had the money to buy it. I love the beautiful blue interior. I hope the new owner gets it restored properly. Thanks.

[@glenncraft9887]

Jonny has knocked it out of the park with this. The definitive barn find. Wonderful production and so sympathetically and beautifully narrated.

[@jakespeed63]

needs to go to Ian Tyrell's workshop straightaway!!! My friend in Orlando, Florida, also had one tucked away for years. Finally sold it about 5 years ago. Incredible find and thanks for sharing.

[@islandjohnnyboy2495]

Great vid as ever Jonny. The Espada was my dream car when it was first released (yes I'm ancient ) and if my numbers come up, I'll be looking for one! I used to see one very frequently on the Isle of Wight but haven't seen it for a while now, sob sob. I seem to remember Paul Mccartney having one back in the day.

[@NickHudson2]

This is great would love to see an update of the Espada when it’s sold hopefully it goes to a good home, Poor BMWs were definitely out of their comfort zone trying to pull those Vauxhalls out

[@sebastiantuck1813]

You’ve done it again Jonny, another cracking barn fine 👌 wouldn’t mind a follow up on the Vauxhall’s!!

[@pete5534]

Growing up (in rural Canada) a Matchbox & Hot Wheels collector, I thought many of these exotics were strictly fictional. As a youngster, I remember having a 1:64 Espada and wishing I might see one in the flesh one day - this is one step closer. Great video. Thank you!

[@markatkinson167]

This is cracking viewing. Thank you

[@baronvonhoughton]

Jonny - "Look how low it is, 0.1 meters" Dom - 🤔

[@Ashfielder]

Beautiful! Get it down to Iain Tyrrell for some well earned attention.

[@jaimykok6533]

That is going to be expensive, although it would deserve it after years of neglect

[@Ashfielder]

@@jaimykok6533 It’s a Lamborghini Espada in need of a full restoration, I think even with Halford’s parts it’ll be expensive.

[@harryspeakup8452]

Who's going to spend a six-figure sum restoring a car they don't actually own?

[@ziam007]

What a find, what a program and how interesting. Thank you.

[@stevenward3667]

What a fantastic video, keep them coming my friend 👍

[@neilcopeland6489]

Brilliant video Jonny please follow it up with an auction video. Would love to see it once it does break cover and what it sells for 👍👍 keep up the great work

[@danielball7595]

Another great video Jonny I love watching your barn find videos as you find some interesting and rare stuff. It's amazing that a rare Lamborghini was found in a barn in the middle of nowhere. I'm intrigued to know why the owner paid to store it there for a short time then left it and didn't come back for it, It's like he was hiding it away for some reason.

[@Novadean1]

Maybe the owner was in a plain crash at this time and you never ever here some from this man or woman it's all yours so far.

[@stuartd9741]

I sense perhaps shady activity. Maybe involved in something criminal. Or maybe hiding from an impending divorce... Still wonder if the current landowner have legal rights to it.. But I guess if no one claims ownership.

[@benstutley2904]

Such Excellent content Jonny, thank you! My only request would be a follow up playlist on the fates of these amazing finds :) -probably OCD but I want to clean them :)

[@philtowle4683]

Knocked it out of the park as barn finds go. What a beautiful car. I hope this gets the care and attention it needs and gets out on the open road soon.