1970 Lamborghini Miura kept in living room for 40 years can fetch $2.5 million at auction. Details here

An auction might fetch up to $2.5 million for a 1970 Lamborghini Miura that had been kept in a living room for a long time. The Miura's designer, Marcello Gandini, struck up a fascinating chat with an automotive fan in 2016 at a Lamborghini dinner. Gandini expressed concerns about some of the Miura's elements through an interpreter, comparing his criticism to Leonardo da Vinci's observations about the Mona Lisa's flaws.

Immediate effects of the Miura

After Gandini's discoveries in 1967, the enthusiast's respect for the Miura further deepened. Car fans are captivated by the Miura's allure even before they turn on the engine. It was the fastest automobile that Road & Track had ever tested, with a top speed of 168 mph in 1970.

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Evolution of the Miura

The P400, P400 S, and P400 SV are the three models that make up the Miura lineage. There were approximately 764 units, and now everyone that survives is valued as a historical artifact. Collectors aspire to find an untouched specimen, a "barn find," that may be restored.

The auction highlight

A Miura P400 S will be the auction highlight of Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions on August 17 and 18, providing collectors with a unique chance. This model had four-wheel vented disc brakes and a more sturdy chassis when it was first displayed at the 1968 Turin Motor Show. There were just 338 manufactured between 1968 and 1971.

The unique Miura

Completed in July 1970, the Unique Miura Chassis No. 4614 features an exterior painted in Luci del Bosco Metallizzato and an interior finished in Gobi. It was first sold in Italy before being shipped to the United States, where it was kept in a living room in East Rockaway, New York, from the middle of the 1980s until 2024. Interior walls have to be torn down to remove it.

Unrestored and never seen in public, this Miura is a real "barn find." Its V-12 engine has just over 42,000 kilometers on it, which matches manufacturing records. The car's glass, trim, and badges are all original, despite some repainting. It still has its original Pirelli Cinturato CN12 tires, but they are beyond repair.

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The preservation of the interior presents an opportunity to preserve the original finishes. The factory parts book, the registration plate, the original Italian registration paperwork, and duplicate owner's and service manuals are all included with the Miura. The restoration, which is estimated to cost between $2 million and $2.5 million, might raise the price of owning this historically significant Lamborghini Miura by at least $500,000.

FAQs:

What is unique about the 1970 Lamborghini Miura being auctioned?
This Miura was kept in a living room for decades, is unrestored, and has original features, including matching V-12 engine records.

What makes the Miura attractive to car enthusiasts?
The Miura captivates car enthusiasts with its design and performance, including a top speed of 168 mph, the fastest tested by Road & Track in 1970.