1980 LAMBORGINI ATHON (1 made)
Chassis #930000-350-P
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ATHON (AH-tawn): "Hymn to the sun" the name is taken from Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, husband of Nefertiti, introduced the cult of Athon (solar monotheism) in 1377 - 1358 B.C.

Introduced at the 1980 Turin Motor Show, this 2 seat roadster was designed by Marc Deschamps of Bertone and built on a Silhouette chassis. It was built as a statement of support for Lamborghini who were experiencing financial troubles at the time. Built in a very short time on a limited budget the design succeeded in its purpose for being specular but superficial.

The car is completely open with not even a convertible roof for protection from the elements. The electronic readouts on this dash remind one of the brief facination with electronics the typified early eighties showcars and many production vehicles. Notice how the steering wheel blends into the rest on the dash.

The Athon is still in the posession of Bertone and resides in their company museum in Italy.