In 1986, Autoweek magazine stated: “At the time it was produced, it was probably the best GT in the world.” Given its pedigree, we had to take a closer look at this rare green version, up for sale at this week’s Rétromobile show. The Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 is the ultimate evolution of the first Lamborghini, the 350 GT, unveiled at the 1964 Geneva Motor Show. Ferruccio Lamborghini, a tractor manufacturer, called on the best specialists to compete with Ferrari. The car was both elegant and powerful thanks to its V12 engine with four ACTs and six Weber carburettors, designed by Giotto Bizzarrini (a former Ferrari engineer who worked on the 250 GTO). In 1965, the model became the 400 GT, then the 400 GT 2+2 in 1966. More spacious, the 400 GT 2+2 added two small rear seats. It differed from the 350 GT in its double round headlights (instead of oval ones) and modifications to the floor, roof and rear suspension. Its 4-litre engine developed 320 hp, making it one of the most powerful cars in its class. Equipped with four disc brakes, a double wishbone suspension and a 5-speed Lamborghini gearbox (replacing the ZF), it could reach 250 km/h.