The Lamborghini that witnessed the Beatles' last performance
Lamborghini set off on a very special tour of London in a Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2. It went from Abbey Road Studios to Savile Row and through the many famous streets in between. This journey helped to shape the most successful and influential band in the world: The Beatles. Lamborghini pays tribute to them on the 60th anniversary of their debut single "Love Me Do", released on October 5, 1962. The Beatles recorded practically their entire oeuvre at Abbey Road, including "Love Me Do". When they performed live on the roof of Apple Corps' Savile Row headquarters for the very last time on January 30, 1969, a Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 in "Rosso Alfa" red with a black interior was parked on the street below. This car can also be seen in the award-winning Beatles documentary "Get Back" by director Peter Jackson.
All four band members were car enthusiasts, but Paul McCartney was particularly attracted to the Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2. Numerous sources suggest that McCartney owned one in 1968, although there is no official documentation to prove it. It was at this time that the Beatles recorded their "White Album", which included the unforgettable song "Let It Be", with which they ended their career.
The 400 GT 2+2, still a trademark today
The Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 came onto the market in 1966, three years after Automobili Lamborghini was founded. Although the company was still in its infancy, the 400 GT 2+2 was already regarded as one of the best Gran Turismo cars on the market. It was the perfect expression of Ferruccio Lamborghini's original concept of creating the fastest, most comfortable and most beautiful GT. It was also extremely practical in its 2+2 configuration. It was designed by the Italian coachbuilder Touring, at the time one of the leading companies in terms of style and workmanship. The car was equipped with a four-liter DOHC V12 engine, the architecture of which is still a trademark of Automobili Lamborghini today.
The journey back to the 60s
In this latest Lamborghini video, British journalist, author and broadcaster Dylan Jones, who has interviewed Sir Paul McCartney on many occasions, traces this fascinating journey. He takes us back to the sixties to shed light on London's influence on McCartney the songwriter and the era he so profoundly shaped with the other band members.
"London was the city from which McCartney drew his inspiration, London was the city that fueled his writing, his creative processes and his boundless curiosity," explains Jones. "While he had previously considered himself more of a traditionalist, the rapid changes in London's underground culture encouraged him to explore his creativity. Together with John Lennon, he went on to create a series of musical masterpieces that remain unsurpassed to this day."
