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The Lamborghini Miura was named after Don Eduardo Miura Fernandez, the legendary breeder of Spanish fighting bulls. The Miura supercar offered tremendous speed, breath-taking design, fitted with technical innovation, and carrying a price tag that only the wealthiest could afford.
The Miura was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, who was at the young age of 22 at the time. The development team also included two engineers who would gain fame in their own right, Gian Paulo Dallara and Paolo Stanzini. The chassis fine tuning was done under the guidance of New Zealander Bob Wallace.
The Miura was given a double-wishbones suspension at all corners, a mid-mounted engine that was fitted transversely to allow for a more compact overall layout. The original design sketches also called for a glass engine cover and a three-seat layout, with the driver in the middle and passengers on either side. Both features never made their way onto the Miura.
The Miura had rear window louvers which were an industry first.
Beauty is only skin deep, and in the case of the Miura, it was as technically advanced as it was mesmerizing. It had a lightweight frame, fully independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a V-12 engine. The power-plant had four triple-choke Weber carburetors, offering 350 brake horsepower, and was capable of over 175 mph.
Over the production lifespan, the Miura was continually improved and updated. In 1968, the 'S' version appeared, offering 370 horsepower, updated brakes, and numerous other enhancements. This spinto (tuned) Miura was a large step forward from its already magnificent predecessor. It was capable of reaching 60 MPH in just 5.5 seconds and 140 mph in fewer than 30 seconds, with a top speed of 177 mph.
This Miura P400 S was produced on August 4th of 1969 and finished in Silver Metallic with black and beige upholstery. Originally delivered to Coppini S.E.A. Baracchi, it was put away in 1974 and remained un-driven until its acquisition (recently) by a collector outside of Milan.
The car has its original, matching-numbers data tag, frame, and body panels. Every part of the car is original. The engine block is stamped as having been built in November 1969, indicating that it was possibly replaced at some time by Lamborghini as some type of warranty work. Much of the paint is original; much of the interior is also original. The car is supplied with its original tool roll and bag, jack and bag, and hammer, as well as the parts and owner's manuals, a 1969 dealer register, a sales brochure, and the Italian registration plates. The speedometer unit has been replaced and is not original, and the exact mileage is not known.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014
The Miura was designed by Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, who was at the young age of 22 at the time. The development team also included two engineers who would gain fame in their own right, Gian Paulo Dallara and Paolo Stanzini. The chassis fine tuning was done under the guidance of New Zealander Bob Wallace.
The Miura was given a double-wishbones suspension at all corners, a mid-mounted engine that was fitted transversely to allow for a more compact overall layout. The original design sketches also called for a glass engine cover and a three-seat layout, with the driver in the middle and passengers on either side. Both features never made their way onto the Miura.
The Miura had rear window louvers which were an industry first.
Beauty is only skin deep, and in the case of the Miura, it was as technically advanced as it was mesmerizing. It had a lightweight frame, fully independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a V-12 engine. The power-plant had four triple-choke Weber carburetors, offering 350 brake horsepower, and was capable of over 175 mph.
Over the production lifespan, the Miura was continually improved and updated. In 1968, the 'S' version appeared, offering 370 horsepower, updated brakes, and numerous other enhancements. This spinto (tuned) Miura was a large step forward from its already magnificent predecessor. It was capable of reaching 60 MPH in just 5.5 seconds and 140 mph in fewer than 30 seconds, with a top speed of 177 mph.
This Miura P400 S was produced on August 4th of 1969 and finished in Silver Metallic with black and beige upholstery. Originally delivered to Coppini S.E.A. Baracchi, it was put away in 1974 and remained un-driven until its acquisition (recently) by a collector outside of Milan.
The car has its original, matching-numbers data tag, frame, and body panels. Every part of the car is original. The engine block is stamped as having been built in November 1969, indicating that it was possibly replaced at some time by Lamborghini as some type of warranty work. Much of the paint is original; much of the interior is also original. The car is supplied with its original tool roll and bag, jack and bag, and hammer, as well as the parts and owner's manuals, a 1969 dealer register, a sales brochure, and the Italian registration plates. The speedometer unit has been replaced and is not original, and the exact mileage is not known.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014
2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $610,000
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lamborghini Miura P400
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Coachwork by Bertone Chassis#: 4124 Sold for USD$1,037,077 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura S 'Jota Specification' Chassis#: 4280 Sold for USD$1,110,907 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S By Bertone Chassis#: 4155 Sold for USD$1,725,044 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S Coupé Chassis#: 4256 Sold for USD$1,276,021 2022 Bonhams : The Bond Street Sale | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura S Chassis#: 3997 Sold for USD$1,376,607 2022 Artcurial : Automobiles Sur Les Champs | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 4170 Sold for USD$1,957,500 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis#: 3874 Sold for USD$1,160,000 2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 4109 Sold for USD$1,435,000 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 3787 Sold for USD$1,242,500 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis#: 4245 Sold for USD$1,599,101 2019 RM Sothebys : London | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 3802 Sold for USD$1,155,000 2018 Mecum : Monterey | |
1969 LAMBORGHINI MIURA P400 S Chassis#: 4377 Sold for USD$974,400 2015 Keno Brothers : NY Auto | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 4289 Sold for USD$2,300,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone Chassis#: 3982 Sold for USD$1,265,000 2014 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S Chassis#: 4155 Sold for USD$1,155,882 2014 RM Auctions : Monaco | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura S 'Jota' Chassis#: 4280 Sold for USD$616,470 2014 RM Auctions : Monaco | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S Chassis#: 3982 Sold for USD$577,500 2013 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S 'SV Specification' Chassis#: 3952 Sold for USD$781,000 2013 RM Auctions - Arizona | |
1969 LAMBORGHINI MIURA S Sold for USD$493,143 2011 Automobiles sur les Champs 2 | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 Sold for USD$382,544 2008 Coys Auction - 'Légende et Passion' |
Lamborghini Miura P400s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S | 4039 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : Monterey Jet Center Auction | $1,600,000 | $1,900,000 | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S | 4262 | 2013 RM Auctions Monterey | $610,000 | ||
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S | 2009 RM Auctions Automobiles of London | $220,000 | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 | 2008 Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction | $400,000 | $450,000 |
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