1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 Coupe

Between 1966-1973, just 760 Miruas were built. Many consider Lamborghini's stunning coupe to be considered the world's first supercar. The design was lithe, sensuous, and beautiful. The performance was equally impressive, with zero-to-sixty MPH taking just seconds with a top speed of over 70 mph. This particular example is chassis number 3066. It was released to the selling dealer on July 19th of 1967 and sold to its first owner, thought to be Robert Miles Runyan. It was delivered in #41 Lime Green with black leather interior, the original factory colors it sports today. The current owner, believed to be the third since new, has transformed this coupe into SV configuration. The engine has been fully-upgraded to SV specification and the work was performed by Lamborghini development engineer and test driver Bob Wallace, of Phoenix, Arizona. The engine received a split sump, dry sump, better oiling distribution for improved balance and NVH, proper seals to eliminate premature smoking, and lightened gears for optimum all-around performance.

The body was also converted to SV specification, and a comparison example was used, in the shop, for a side-by-side comparison while the work was being performed. Even the inner structure of the body was replicated to SV configuration. Receipts total in excess of $100,000 spent on the body fabrication and paint. Interior upgrades include full leather, modern power windows, and an overhead console per SV equipment. Further enhancements include a full SV suspension upgrade, fuel distribution modifications, SV wheels, and hood latches to SV specification.

In 2012, this car was offered for sale at RM Auction's Monterey, CA sale. It was estimated to sell for $600,000 - $750,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $660,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012