My Car Quest

November 1, 2026

The Lamborghini Espada and Islero Are 50 Years Old!

by Mike - If you attend many car shows this year you are likely to see more Lamborghini Espadas and Isleros than normal because both are being celebrated for their 50th anniversary. Espada Introduced in 1967, and produced from 1968 to … [Read more...]

The Lamborghini Islero

At last a front engine 2-plus-2 Lamborghini is getting respect… by Wallace Wyss - One of the most overlooked Lamborghini V12 models is the Islero. It is a front engined car produced between 1968 and 1969 and is considered the … [Read more...]

The Elegant And Understated Lamborghini Islero

by Mike Gulett - Since when does "elegant and understated" belong in the same sentence with Lamborghini? Maybe itdoes if you are talking about the Islero. Lamborghini Islero The Lamborghini Islero was the replacement for the 400GT and was … [Read more...]

Did This Lamborghini Islero Sale Set A New Price Level For All Isleros?

by Mike - As a follow up to the recent Post about Lamborghini Espada values I am asking the same question today about the Lamborghini Islero. The beautiful Lamborghini Islero was auctioned by Gooding in Monterey in August 2013. It sold for … [Read more...]

Is The ‘S’ Version Really That Much Better For The Lamborghini Miura, Islero and Maserati Ghibli? – Part 3

by Mike - This is Part Three of a three part series where the first generation Lamborghini Islero which was produced from 1968 to 1969 and the Islero S produced in 1969 are discussed. Part One was about the Lamborghini Miura and Part Two … [Read more...]

Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance Photos

by Mike Gulett– It was a long but great day at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. One observation is that they do not seem to be as well organized as similar events in California. They made a few hundred people, including me, wait for 45 … [Read more...]