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Throughout its production, the Miura received constant updates, first with the P400 S model, and then best of the breed, the P400SV. The S saw an alleged 20 horsepower increase, better brakes, and chassis stiffening, and was built from late 1968 to 1971. The SV, which debuted at the 1971 Geneva Auto Show, had modified bodywork-mostly distinguished by the headlamps' lack of 'eyelashes.' The Miura SV on exhibit-essentially an S with SV bodywork-is likely the first production prototype presented at Geneva.
This car was given production number 576 and was selected to serve as the rolling test-bed for the SV series. The car was hand-built at Sant'Agata, implementing many of the lessons learned from years of production and development. Developing the latest Mirua included strengthening the chassis, revamping the rear suspension, installing vented disc brakes and breathing on the engine to deliver staggering performance. The Bertone coachwork was restyled to cope with the gains in performance to address deficiencies noted in the preceding P400 and P400 S models. The new design had aggressively flared rear arches, and the 'eyelash' headlamps were deleted for a more purposeful appearance. On the inside, there were subtle modifications to make the cockpit a more civilized environment.
4578 was finished in Fly Yellow and upholstered in black leather. It was put on display at the 1971 Geneva Auto Show were it gave onlookers a glimpse at the SV upgrades that would later typify this model. This car is different front later production versions by such differences as front headlight surrounds, and interior details such as the ashtray.
The car spent the early part of its life in Italy prior to coming to the United States. It was given a restoration in the 2000s in preparation for the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it helped honor the 45th anniversary of Lamborghini.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of 1,705,000 including buyer's premium.
This car was given production number 576 and was selected to serve as the rolling test-bed for the SV series. The car was hand-built at Sant'Agata, implementing many of the lessons learned from years of production and development. Developing the latest Mirua included strengthening the chassis, revamping the rear suspension, installing vented disc brakes and breathing on the engine to deliver staggering performance. The Bertone coachwork was restyled to cope with the gains in performance to address deficiencies noted in the preceding P400 and P400 S models. The new design had aggressively flared rear arches, and the 'eyelash' headlamps were deleted for a more purposeful appearance. On the inside, there were subtle modifications to make the cockpit a more civilized environment.
4578 was finished in Fly Yellow and upholstered in black leather. It was put on display at the 1971 Geneva Auto Show were it gave onlookers a glimpse at the SV upgrades that would later typify this model. This car is different front later production versions by such differences as front headlight surrounds, and interior details such as the ashtray.
The car spent the early part of its life in Italy prior to coming to the United States. It was given a restoration in the 2000s in preparation for the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, where it helped honor the 45th anniversary of Lamborghini.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of 1,705,000 including buyer's premium.
2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Sale Price :
USD $1,705,000
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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