Urraco (1972 to 1979)

The Lamborghini Urraco, named after a line of Miura-bred fighting bulls, was produced globally between 1972 and 1979 as a Marcello Gandini-designed 2+2 sports car intended to compete with the Ferrari Dino and Porsche 911. Originally debuted as a prototype in 1970, production was famously delayed by two years and spanned three primary models: the initial P250 (520 units), the Italian-market P200 (66 units), and the significantly uprated P300 (190 units) which featured a more reliable chain-driven DOHC engine. In the 2026 Australian market, the Urraco has emerged from the shadow of its V12 siblings to become a highly sought-after "entry-level" classic, with desirability currently peaking for factory right-hand-drive P300 models—such as the example that recently surfaced in Melbourne—due to their superior 184kW performance and improved build quality. The buyer pool in 2026 consists of aesthetic-driven collectors who prize the Bertone "wedge" silhouette, Lamborghini completionists, and vintage enthusiasts who prefer the car’s go-kart-like handling over the raw intimidation of a Countach. Locally, liquidity is strongest for the rare Australian-delivered Urraco S units that feature factory air conditioning and sunroofs, as 2026 buyers prioritise cars that have been fully sorted to mitigate the "teething problems" that historically plagued the model's complex V8 cooling and belt systems.

The Lamborghini Urraco, named after a line of Miura-bred fighting bulls, was produced globally between 1972 and 1979 as a Marcello Gandini-designed 2+2 sports car intended to compete with the Ferrari Dino and Porsche 911. Originally debuted as a prototype in 1970, production was famously delayed by two years and spanned three primary models: the initial P250 (520 units), the Italian-market P200 (66 units), and the significantly uprated P300 (190 units) which featured a more reliable chain-driven… Read more