Re: [VintageLambo] Espada Engine "Centerfold" in Classic Cars Magazine (UK)

I agree about the magazine (full title "Thoroughbred & Classic Cars")--excellent (as is Classic & Sports Car). I had seen the original (I think) article by L.J.K. Setright, published in the mid-80s, wherein he mused that the original Lamborghini design was actually a Honda design, similar to their V-12 F1 engines of the same era. I have never seen another source for the same claim. Could it be true? Or did Honda "borrow" Bizzarrini"s design? Also, I think the engine pictured in the article *is* from an Espada, but the article touches upon not only the original 3.5liter version, but also the later Espada and Miura versions. An interesting article... Roy At 17:25 02/24/2003 +0000, you wrote: I subscribe to Classic Cars, an excellent UK publication that does excellent in-depth articles on all manner of interesting vintage cars, and even a monthly feature on some historic engine, such as the Coventry Climax, Jaguar in-line six, etc. This month"s "centerfold" is a 3.5 liter Lamborghini V-12, supposedly belonging to an Espada, and it is just beautiful.The copy says it was probably designed by Giotto Bizzarini, but quotes an ugly rumor that Honda had something to do with it but was too modest to claim credit.Does anyone care to comment? George Bullwinkel, Hinsdale IL Roy Los Angeles, California 74 Espada #9682 http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/Espada/Espada3/9682.html Lamborghini Club America member http://www.lamborghiniclub.com/