Wouter Melissen
10-07-2013, 08:44 AM
Launched at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, the unique Lamborghini 4000 GT Flying Star II was the very last car created by Touring of Milan. The legendary carrozzeria had fallen victim to the changing times, which saw most low volume manufacturers switching to series production. Lamborghini was one of Touring's final customers, so the company pulled out all the stops and even dusted off an old moniker for the possible replacement of the existing Touring bodied 400 GT. The Flying Star II featured an unusual 'shooting brake' design and featured a shortened Lamborghini 400 GT chassis. Sadly, it proved too little too late for Touring as the company closed its doors shortly after. Ironically, the subsequent Islero was bodied Mario Marazzi, who was a former Touring employee.
The unique Lamborghini was eventually sold to a French enthusiast and after a sojourn in the United Kingdom, it has returned to France in recent years. In 2009, it was completely restored by the resurrected Touring Superleggera. We captured the result earlier this year at the Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este as can be seen in our 19-shot gallery.
Enjoy the links:
1966 Lamborghini 4000 GT Touring Flying Star II - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/5577/Lamborghini-4000-GT-Touring-Flying-Star-II.html)
The unique Lamborghini was eventually sold to a French enthusiast and after a sojourn in the United Kingdom, it has returned to France in recent years. In 2009, it was completely restored by the resurrected Touring Superleggera. We captured the result earlier this year at the Concorso d'Elegance Villa d'Este as can be seen in our 19-shot gallery.
Enjoy the links:
1966 Lamborghini 4000 GT Touring Flying Star II - Images, Specifications and Information (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/5577/Lamborghini-4000-GT-Touring-Flying-Star-II.html)