Highly Original, Unrestored Lamborghini Miura P400 S To Star At RM Sotheby's London Auction

July 25, 2019 by RM Sothebys

LONDON SALE NOW ON NEW DATE: 24 OCTOBER AT OLYMPIA

• RM Sotheby's to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a totally original and unrestored 'time capsule' 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

• The two-owner, 30,000 km car last changed hands in 1974

• London sale now set for a new date and location on 24 October at Olympia

• Additional information and early entries available at rmsothebys.com

LONDON (25 July 2019) – RM Sotheby's is excited to present a unique opportunity to acquire a 'time capsule' 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S at its annual London sale, which will take place on the newly announced date of 24 October at the renowned Olympia event space in West Kensington. The Lamborghini may well be one of the last remaining examples to be preserved in such original and completely unrestored condition, boasting original paint, trim and all mechanicals. The car comes to the London sale offered without reserve.

This incredible car, chassis no. 4245, was sold to its first owner, advertising executive Walter Becker of Nürnberg, Germany in 1971. A wealthy socialite, the car remained in his hands until 1974 when it was sold to Hans-Peter Weber, who, along with his brother, were amateur racing drivers who competed regularly in Porsche 911s during the 1960s and 70s. In 1974, the brothers were keen to buy the ultimate supercar of the period and set about finding a Miura. On finding the 'Giallo Flay' yellow Miura P400 S in Nürnberg, they immediately purchased the car from the eccentric Becker, who seemingly had a large car collection and who sold them the car whilst wearing his silk bathrobe!

Hans-Peter Weber was delighted with his purchase and always kept the car in pristine condition, used only for special occasions. His nephew recalls: 'We lived at the foot of the Schauinsland mountain in a very narrow valley. Whenever my uncle, Hans-Peter, arrived with his Miura, we could hear him minutes before as the sound of the engine was travelling fast.'

Mr. Weber enjoyed the yellow Miura as it was designed to be used, driving enthusiastically with friends, including a memorable trip to Italy. Hans-Peter Weber kept the car until he passed away in 2015, at which time it was in running condition. The car, which had been stored for four years in a friend's barn, still retains its original Giallo Flay yellow paint, Skay Bleu blue interior, and original engine, which does not appear to have ever been rebuilt. It also has the original German title from 1971, its original service book, as well as many period documents, invoices and the original correspondence with the Lamborghini factory. The only changes made to the car during its life were two front indicators and Schroth harness seat belts. The car is in every respect a wonderfully preserved piece of automotive history, the like of which rarely comes to market these days (Est. £800.000 - £1.000.000, offered without reserve).

Maarten ten Holder, Executive VP & Head of RM Sotheby's Europe, comments: 'It's a rare honour to be able to offer a car as significant as a Miura P400 S in this kind of unrestored, original condition. Any Miura S is rare and desirable in its own right, but the car we are selling in London is an opportunity that would be very hard to repeat. I think it's fair to say that for many collectors an original Miura such as this, is the ultimate prize. With new dates also announced for our 13th London sale, we are delighted to have this car as an early star lot and we are confident it will attract interest from around the globe.'

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