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1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 news, pictures, and information | ||
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 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 3571 |
| Sold for $206,800 at 2006 Russo & Steele. | |||
Marcello Gandini was inspired by the Ford GT-40 for the styling of the Miura. On the Miura the complete front and rear body parts were hinged to tilt upwards just like on the GT-40, and the Miura was also very low to the ground. (This made the aluminum rocker panels very vulnerable when parking the car!)
The Miura suffered from severe front lift when reaching its enormous 280 km/hr top speed. A small chin spoiler sometimes installed to counteract this but the problem was never completely solved.
Inside the Miura there was barely enough room for two people, while the luggage space was next to nothing. With that great V-12 just behind your back it could get very hot in a Miura, and it was always very noisy.
The Miura was a real success from the start, and 475 units were built before it was replaced by an even wilder Miura S.
In 2007, under the current ownership, the decision was made to restore 3571. It was completed in June 2008. This comprehensive restoration included all new interior in black leather, new paint in Fly Yellow, full mechanical refurbishment, all new suspension, wheels refurbished and new tires.
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There were around 140 P400S Miuras were produced with a $20,000 price tag. The P400S was introduced in 1968 and included engine power increased to 360 HP, available AC and power windows. Top speed was achieved at 170 MPH.
By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 4248 |
This supercar has a pressed steel monocoque chassis with 4-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes, and magnesium knock-off wheels.
This car was delivered new to Italy, spent some time in Japan, and now resides in a private collection in Cincinnati, Ohio. It went through a complete restoration in 2006-2008.
 |  |  | Coupe Chassis Num: 3952 Engine Num: 2871 |
| Sold for $781,000 at 2013 RM Auctions. | |||
This Miura was owned by race car driver Ted Titmus from Southern California in the early-1980s. It was given a complete restoration during that time. During this period, the car was given a GT40-style nose treatment, and a racing suspension and brakes. Years later, Bill DeCar (of Bill's Body Shop in the Los Angeles area and the individual who performed the restoration) bought the car for himself.
In 2009, Gary Bobileff, of Bobileff Motorcar Company of San Diego, California purchased the Miura from DeCar and began a comprehensive re-restoration to bring the car back to its original configuration. During the restoration work, the car was sold to the current owner. During that time, the car was upgraded to P400SV specification. The mechanicals have been rebuilt, including the split sump dividing the engine and transmission lubrication systems employed on the SV. The engine features handmade, nickel-plated velocity stacks to aid breathing and incidentally portray an even more aggressive look.
The car is finished in its original colors of Verde Miura with a caramel/tobacco interior. Since the restoration work has been completed, the car has been driven fewer than 100 miles.
In 2013, the car was offered for sale at RM Auction's sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The lot was sold for the sum of $781,000 including buyer's commission.
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
The Miura was first show to the public at the November 1965 Turin Auto Show. At the time, it did not have a body. It was just a rolling-chassis. The design was mid-engined, very revolutionary at the time. Bertone was chosen to body the vehicle. Nuccio Bertone gave the project to Marcello Gandini. In early 1966 the Bertone body and the chassis designed by Giampaolo Dallara were assembled into one unit. In completed form, it was show to the public at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show and dubbed the Miura. The name coming from a breed of Spanish fighting bulls.
The vehicle was instantly popular with demand overshadowing the supply. Ferrucio Lamborghini had originally planned the Miura to be a low production, flagship vehicle with production set to around 30 models. The demand for the vehicle eventually changed the plan for the vehicle and throughout its lifespan, three series of the Miura were produced, the P400, S, and the SV. Each series brought with it mechanical and aesthetical changes through either fixed problems from the prior series or brought about new developmental improvements.
The P400 was the first series, the 'P' stood for Posteriore, the location of the engine. The 400 represented the engine size, or 4.0 liters. The four-liter engine was capable of producing 350 horsepower to the rear wheels. The spot-welded chassis was made from steel and the steering was a rack-and-pinion unit built and designed by Lamborghini. The front and rear hoods were both 'clamshell' design. There were two small compartments in the rear allowing a small amount of luggage or storage space.
Since the vehicle had been initially intended to be a temporary vehicle, it was poorly assembled and lacked quality. Another major problem was the lack of materials available. The builders of the vehicle rarely had the parts and resources they needed to keep up with demand. As time progressed, so did the quality.
Production began in March of 1967 and offered at a price of nearly $20,000 US dollars with 108 units being constructed. The Miura S series appeared in December of 1968. It was debuted to the public at the 1968 Turin Auto Show. The 'S' stood for 'Spinto' meaning 'Pushed' or 'Tuned'. Horsepower had been increased to 370, thanks in part through the use of a new combustion chamber and larger intakes. The later 'S' series models were given ventilated disc brakes and a modified rear suspension. Air conditioning was available for an extra cost.
In March of 1971, the final version of the Miura, the SV, was displayed at the Geneva Auto Show. The SV was the pinnacle of performance in regards to the Miura series. The rear suspension received modifications including a wider track. Wider tires were placed increasing the performance and handling. The headlights, turn signals, bumper and tail lights received changes. A carburetor change and larger intakes brought the horsepower rating to 385. During its production lifespan only 142 examples of the Miura SV were created. The acronym 'SV' represented 'Sprint Veloce'.
750 examples of the Miuras were built, the last being constructed on October 12, 1973. Production would have continued but Lamborghini was preparing to introduce its successor, the Countach. Since Lamborghini was a small shop, it could only handle the production of one model.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe vehicle was instantly popular with demand overshadowing the supply. Ferrucio Lamborghini had originally planned the Miura to be a low production, flagship vehicle with production set to around 30 models. The demand for the vehicle eventually changed the plan for the vehicle and throughout its lifespan, three series of the Miura were produced, the P400, S, and the SV. Each series brought with it mechanical and aesthetical changes through either fixed problems from the prior series or brought about new developmental improvements.
The P400 was the first series, the 'P' stood for Posteriore, the location of the engine. The 400 represented the engine size, or 4.0 liters. The four-liter engine was capable of producing 350 horsepower to the rear wheels. The spot-welded chassis was made from steel and the steering was a rack-and-pinion unit built and designed by Lamborghini. The front and rear hoods were both 'clamshell' design. There were two small compartments in the rear allowing a small amount of luggage or storage space.
Since the vehicle had been initially intended to be a temporary vehicle, it was poorly assembled and lacked quality. Another major problem was the lack of materials available. The builders of the vehicle rarely had the parts and resources they needed to keep up with demand. As time progressed, so did the quality.
Production began in March of 1967 and offered at a price of nearly $20,000 US dollars with 108 units being constructed. The Miura S series appeared in December of 1968. It was debuted to the public at the 1968 Turin Auto Show. The 'S' stood for 'Spinto' meaning 'Pushed' or 'Tuned'. Horsepower had been increased to 370, thanks in part through the use of a new combustion chamber and larger intakes. The later 'S' series models were given ventilated disc brakes and a modified rear suspension. Air conditioning was available for an extra cost.
In March of 1971, the final version of the Miura, the SV, was displayed at the Geneva Auto Show. The SV was the pinnacle of performance in regards to the Miura series. The rear suspension received modifications including a wider track. Wider tires were placed increasing the performance and handling. The headlights, turn signals, bumper and tail lights received changes. A carburetor change and larger intakes brought the horsepower rating to 385. During its production lifespan only 142 examples of the Miura SV were created. The acronym 'SV' represented 'Sprint Veloce'.
750 examples of the Miuras were built, the last being constructed on October 12, 1973. Production would have continued but Lamborghini was preparing to introduce its successor, the Countach. Since Lamborghini was a small shop, it could only handle the production of one model.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2006
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| 1968 Belgian Grand Prix: A First for McLaren | |
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| 1961 Targa Florio: Porsche Dominance, Ferrari Victorious | |
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