Lamborghini's futuristic Marzal
In 1967, Lamborghini took its latest creation to Monte Carlo for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The Lamborghini Marzal a four-seater GT and an extraordinary futuristic prototype made by Carrozzeria Bertone, with glazed gullwing doors offering an almost unimpeded view of the interior, with silver leather upholstery and a rear transverse engine. The Marzal took everyone immediately by surprise, especially Prince Rainier III of Monaco. As soon as he saw it, he decided it was the car for his lap of honour immediately before the start of the Grand Prix, with his wife Princess Grace at his side. The photos of the Royal couple in the Marzal took the world by storm, and reserved a special place for the Marzal in the Olympus of prototypes.
One year later, in 1968, the idea for the Marzal had become the Espada, one of Lamborghini’s most successful historic cars and one of the first four-seater GTs, complete with space for luggage, ever made in series.
After reaching fame, the Marzal was relegated to the shadows, as often happens with show prototypes. Only recently was it restored to its original splendor and send back to Monte Carlo, this time for the Monaco Historic Grand Prix, where again it completed the famous lap of honour. It was its first public outing since 1967, where the engine was again fired up, and enthusiasts relived a moment in history that has never been forgotten.