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1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 Coupe

  • Designed by Bertone
  • Chassis Number: 4578
  • Engine Number: 30618
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.

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
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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
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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 image  
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone
Chassis#: 4920
Sold for USD$2,177,500
  2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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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
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1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone
Chassis#: 4912
Sold for USD$2,000,000
  2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 image  
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone
Chassis#: 4906
Sold for USD$2,475,000
  2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
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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
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1971 Lamborghini Miura SV
Chassis#: 4942
Sold for USD$2,090,000
  2014 RM Auctions at Monterey
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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
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1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Prototype
Chassis#: 4758
Sold for USD$1,705,000
  2011 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
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Lamborghini Miura P400s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1971 Lamborghini Miura P400's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1971 Lamborghini Miura SV49762019 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona $1,700,000$2,100,000
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 S by Bertone48632018 RM Sothebys : London $1,200,000$1,400,000
1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV by Bertone49462017 RM Sotheby's : Arizona Auction $2,300,000$2,600,000
1971 Lamborghini Miura LP400 S by Bertone47822016 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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