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This Muira S is a very late S and retains the most prominent styling feature of the P400 model. The Miura was designed by Marcell Gandini and the design was executed by Bertone. A mid -mounted transverse V12 engine provides power, this car was monumental in its influence on the direction of all future Lamborghini models. One of the more defining features of this design, the headlight eyebrows can be seen. As a late production S it also received many of the SV model upgrades, such as 9-inch rear wheels and air conditioning.
While under development, the car was referred to as the P400 chassis. The 'P' meaning Posteriore on the engine placement and the 400 referencing its 4 liter displacement. It is interesting to note that in order to shorten the wheelbase for the chassis, it was decided to share the lubrication system of the engine and gearbox in order to compact the drive-train.
This Muira S was purchased from the estate of David Walters, a collector from Beverly Hills, CA. The car spent much of its time on the island of Kauai in Hawaii where the Mr. Walters was a real estate developer. The car was consigned to Canepa Motorcars in Scotts Valley, CA. A friend of the current owner saw this Muira S on display at Canepa's and it was acquired over the phone by the current owner.
This Miura is number 609 of 760 built (chassis number 4832). It features a 375 horsepower V12 engine, mounted transversely, with integral 5-speed transaxle. This is a very unique Miura as this was when the model year (S to SV) was occurring and you can see that the factory used some components from each model. It was produced on St. Patrick's day in 1971 along with a group of 8 to 10 cars that were the last of the S models.
As Lamborghini's flagship car, the Miura received periodic updates and remained in production until 1972, and was not replaced in the automaker's lineup until the Countach entered production in 1974.
While under development, the car was referred to as the P400 chassis. The 'P' meaning Posteriore on the engine placement and the 400 referencing its 4 liter displacement. It is interesting to note that in order to shorten the wheelbase for the chassis, it was decided to share the lubrication system of the engine and gearbox in order to compact the drive-train.
This Muira S was purchased from the estate of David Walters, a collector from Beverly Hills, CA. The car spent much of its time on the island of Kauai in Hawaii where the Mr. Walters was a real estate developer. The car was consigned to Canepa Motorcars in Scotts Valley, CA. A friend of the current owner saw this Muira S on display at Canepa's and it was acquired over the phone by the current owner.
This Miura is number 609 of 760 built (chassis number 4832). It features a 375 horsepower V12 engine, mounted transversely, with integral 5-speed transaxle. This is a very unique Miura as this was when the model year (S to SV) was occurring and you can see that the factory used some components from each model. It was produced on St. Patrick's day in 1971 along with a group of 8 to 10 cars that were the last of the S models.
As Lamborghini's flagship car, the Miura received periodic updates and remained in production until 1972, and was not replaced in the automaker's lineup until the Countach entered production in 1974.
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1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lamborghini Miura P400
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4926 Sold for USD$3,580,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV By Bertone Chassis#: 4924 Sold for USD$1,824,197 2022 RM Sothebys : London | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis#: 4884 Sold for USD$2,582,220 2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis#: 4761 Sold for USD$2,095,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4840 Sold for USD$2,938,023 2021 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Speciale Chassis#: 4878 Sold for USD$4,258,267 2020 Gooding & Company : Passion of a Lifetime | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4974 Sold for USD$1,391,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4912 Sold for USD$2,205,000 2018 RM Sothebys : The Petersen Automotive Museum | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4920 Sold for USD$2,177,500 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S 'SV Specification Chassis#: 4863 Sold for USD$759,350 2016 Coys at Alexandra Palace | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Chassis#: 4920 Sold for USD$2,255,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4912 Sold for USD$2,000,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone Chassis#: 4906 Sold for USD$2,475,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis#: 4827 Sold for USD$1,108,890 2015 RM Sotheby's : Villa Erba | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis#: 4884 Sold for USD$2,310,000 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura SVJ by Bertone Chassis#: 4892 Sold for USD$1,897,500 2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV Chassis#: 4942 Sold for USD$2,090,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S ‘SV Specification' Chassis#: 4863 Sold for USD$704,017 2014 RM Auctions - Paris | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Chassis#: 4906 Sold for USD$1,100,000 2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Prototype Chassis#: 4758 Sold for USD$1,705,000 2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction |
Lamborghini Miura P400s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV | 4976 | 2019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona | $1,700,000 | $2,100,000 | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone | 4863 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | $1,200,000 | $1,400,000 | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone | 4946 | 2017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction | $2,300,000 | $2,600,000 | |
1971 Lamborghini Miura LP400 S by Bertone | 4782 | 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | $1,000,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,500,000 |
1971 LAMBORGHINI MIURA SV COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Santa Clara, CA | $186,000 |
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