Lamborghini Miura P400 S “VERDE SCURO”
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This Lamborghini Miura P400 S was delivered from the factory on 8 July 1969 to the dealer ‘Voitures Paris Monceau’ in France. The original colour scheme was Verde Scuro (dark green) with a beige leather interior. This is one of only three examples in this paintwork, all of which were produced for the same ordering party.
The Lamborghini was registered to Michel Lebreton in Paris on 19 December 1972. The former licence plate 103 YV 75 then remained with the vehicle for many years, until February 2017, and is still present today. The original registration document from this long period is also available.
In the period from 2016 to 2017, an extensive restoration was carried out and completed in virtually mint condition after a new owner (name known) from Geneva acquired the super sports car. The original paintwork in Verde Scuro was also renewed and the interior was lined in dark green leather, which suits the car perfectly and makes it even more exclusive.
Subsequently (2017), the Miura was sold to a well-known German car collector, who presented it in new ‘concours condition’ at numerous prestigious events. The Miura continued to impress the jury and received the awards ‘1st place’ at the ‘Lamborghini & Design Concorso D'Eleganza’ (2017), ‘Most Significant Car Post War’ at the ‘Masterpieces Concours d'Elegance’ at Schloss Dyck (2018) and was the winner of the class ‘Les Créations de Marcello Gandini’ at the ‘Chantilly Arts and Elegance Richard Mille’ (2019).
In 2018, a detailed ‘Certificato di Autenticita’ was issued by the Lamborghini Classic department Polo Storico, which certifies the status of originality. This includes the fact that both the engine and the gearbox are original and ‘matching numbers’.
A Lamborghini Miura is always a fascinating and impressive car - not least because the model is considered to be the first ‘super sports car’ that set spectacular standards in terms of design, performance and drive concept with a rear-mid engine. However, this example is an ‘exceptional Miura’ that stands out among many others. Above all, the rare original Verde Scuro colour makes it particularly attractive. With regard to the paintwork, it should be mentioned that only two of the three Miura cars delivered in Verde Scuro still exist today. Furthermore, there is the high-quality restoration, the confirmation of its originality by Lamborghini and the many years of previous ownership over 44 years.
This wonderful Miura is the visual highlight in our showroom, attracting everyone's attention – regardless of whether they are car enthusiasts, high-calibre collectors or knowledgeable automotive experts. Based on that experience we have the confirmation to present and promote a very exceptional Miura.
Model History
The Lamborghini Miura was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966. It was an immediate sensation, particularly due to its design and drive concept developed from the still young automobile manufacturer (Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.), which had only been founded in 1963 by the tractor manufacturer Ferrucio Lamboghini. The Miura's drive concept was considered a real revolution: it was the first series production sports car with a rear-mid engine. A principle that until then had only been used by race cars. The rear mid-engine concept was subsequently adopted in many high-performance sports cars, e.g. Ferrari 365 GT/4 BB (512 BB) and Dino 246 GT, BMW M1 and many more. Gianpaolo Dallara (Lamborghini's chief engineer) and Paolo Stanzani, along with test driver Bob Wallace, were responsible for the car's engineering.
The spectacular design came from the legendary Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, who was just 27 years old at the time. Such a flat silhouette (only 105 cm high) had never been seen before. An engine cover made of black louvers and the folding headlights set in black "ribs" are further striking details. The Miura is particularly impressive with the front and engine hoods flipped open, each encompassing the entire front and rear body sections, including the fenders.
The power plant was a 4 litre V12 mid-engine with a 60-degree cylinder angle and double overhead camshaft that produced about 350 hp in the first P400 model. The mid-engine is installed transversely to the direction of driving for space reasons and better weight distribution, and fits directly behind the passenger cabin. Drive power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a fully synchronized five-speed transmission located directly on the engine. All wheels are individually suspended on double triangular control arms and have stabilizers on both axles. Disc brakes are fitted all around, which are hydraulically actuated but have no power assistance.
Already in 1968 the Miura was further developed and was now called P400 S. From then on, the engine produced 370 hp. Technical improvements were internally ventilated brake discs and a revised rear axle. In 1971 there was a further modification to the P400 SV, whose engine now had 385 hp. There were also separate lubrication systems for the engine and transmission, and visually a slightly wider body in the rear with wider wheels.
Today, we generally talk about so-called "supercars" – in retrospect, the Miura was the first automobile in this category. As a superlative at the time, it offered enormous power, a new drive concept and a progressive design. Moreover, it was the fastest production sports car in the world on its debut. This is way more significant because the Lamborghini brand had been founded only a few years earlier and, until the Miura's premiere, had only one production model on the market, the Lamborghini 350/400 GT.
This Automobile
This Lamborghini Miura P400 S was delivered from the factory on 8 July 1969 to the dealer ‘Voitures Paris Monceau’ in France. The original colour scheme was Verde Scuro (dark green) with a beige leather interior. This is one of only three examples in this paintwork, all of which were produced for the same ordering party.
The Lamborghini was registered to Michel Lebreton in Paris on 19 December 1972. The former licence plate 103 YV 75 then remained with the vehicle for many years, until February 2017, and is still present today. The original registration document from this long period is also available.
In the period from 2016 to 2017, an extensive restoration was carried out and completed in virtually mint condition after a new owner (name known) from Geneva acquired the super sports car. The original paintwork in Verde Scuro was also renewed and the interior was lined in dark green leather, which suits the car perfectly and makes it even more exclusive.
Subsequently (2017), the Miura was sold to a well-known German car collector, who presented it in new ‘concours condition’ at numerous prestigious events. The Miura continued to impress the jury and received the awards ‘1st place’ at the ‘Lamborghini & Design Concorso D'Eleganza’ (2017), ‘Most Significant Car Post War’ at the ‘Masterpieces Concours d'Elegance’ at Schloss Dyck (2018) and was the winner of the class ‘Les Créations de Marcello Gandini’ at the ‘Chantilly Arts and Elegance Richard Mille’ (2019).
In 2018, a detailed ‘Certificato di Autenticita’ was issued by the Lamborghini Classic department Polo Storico, which certifies the status of originality. This includes the fact that both the engine and the gearbox are original and ‘matching numbers’.
A Lamborghini Miura is always a fascinating and impressive car - not least because the model is considered to be the first ‘super sports car’ that set spectacular standards in terms of design, performance and drive concept with a rear-mid engine. However, this example is an ‘exceptional Miura’ that stands out among many others. Above all, the rare original Verde Scuro colour makes it particularly attractive. With regard to the paintwork, it should be mentioned that only two of the three Miura cars delivered in Verde Scuro still exist today. Furthermore, there is the high-quality restoration, the confirmation of its originality by Lamborghini and the many years of previous ownership over 44 years.
This wonderful Miura is the visual highlight in our showroom, attracting everyone's attention – regardless of whether they are car enthusiasts, high-calibre collectors or knowledgeable automotive experts. Based on that experience we have the confirmation to present and promote a very exceptional Miura.
Model History
The Lamborghini Miura was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1966. It was an immediate sensation, particularly due to its design and drive concept developed from the still young automobile manufacturer (Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.), which had only been founded in 1963 by the tractor manufacturer Ferrucio Lamboghini. The Miura's drive concept was considered a real revolution: it was the first series production sports car with a rear-mid engine. A principle that until then had only been used by race cars. The rear mid-engine concept was subsequently adopted in many high-performance sports cars, e.g. Ferrari 365 GT/4 BB (512 BB) and Dino 246 GT, BMW M1 and many more. Gianpaolo Dallara (Lamborghini's chief engineer) and Paolo Stanzani, along with test driver Bob Wallace, were responsible for the car's engineering.
The spectacular design came from the legendary Bertone designer Marcello Gandini, who was just 27 years old at the time. Such a flat silhouette (only 105 cm high) had never been seen before. An engine cover made of black louvers and the folding headlights set in black "ribs" are further striking details. The Miura is particularly impressive with the front and engine hoods flipped open, each encompassing the entire front and rear body sections, including the fenders.
The power plant was a 4 litre V12 mid-engine with a 60-degree cylinder angle and double overhead camshaft that produced about 350 hp in the first P400 model. The mid-engine is installed transversely to the direction of driving for space reasons and better weight distribution, and fits directly behind the passenger cabin. Drive power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a fully synchronized five-speed transmission located directly on the engine. All wheels are individually suspended on double triangular control arms and have stabilizers on both axles. Disc brakes are fitted all around, which are hydraulically actuated but have no power assistance.
Already in 1968 the Miura was further developed and was now called P400 S. From then on, the engine produced 370 hp. Technical improvements were internally ventilated brake discs and a revised rear axle. In 1971 there was a further modification to the P400 SV, whose engine now had 385 hp. There were also separate lubrication systems for the engine and transmission, and visually a slightly wider body in the rear with wider wheels.
Today, we generally talk about so-called "supercars" – in retrospect, the Miura was the first automobile in this category. As a superlative at the time, it offered enormous power, a new drive concept and a progressive design. Moreover, it was the fastest production sports car in the world on its debut. This is way more significant because the Lamborghini brand had been founded only a few years earlier and, until the Miura's premiere, had only one production model on the market, the Lamborghini 350/400 GT.