Description
1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 to S Specification
An early production model with a build date of 29th May 1967. Supplied through the Italian dealer Monzeglio in the same iconic combination of Rosso Miura over Nero Fintapelle the car wears to this day.
Following its early life in Italy, the Car went to neighbouring France before, like many Miuras, going to the States. When the car returned to France in the early 1990’s, it was subject to a comprehensive restoration by GTO and Carrosserie Le Coq in Paris. As an early car it was built with the “thin chassis” which was reinforced during the restoration. The owner also took the opportunity to bespoke the car with upgraded Miura S brakes; wider SV rear wheels and tyres, SV suspension and electrics upgraded to be fit for purpose!
Le Coq exhibited the Car at 2003 Paris Retromobile. The restoration was subsequently the subject of a major article in the French magazine, Automobiles Classiques.
In 2007 the Car was sent to engine specialist Edmond Ciclet’s workshop in Western France. They installed a factory replacement engine that was upgraded to a split sump specification (the original block remains with the car).
In August 2008 the car was featured in the French edition of Classic and Sportscar.
In 2013 Cecil Cars in Paris sold the Car and it was imported into the UK by the previous owner, well known collector. The car was annually serviced by UK specialist, Barkaways.
In October 2016 Chassis 3009 took part in the 50th Anniversary Miura Tour in Spain.
In 2020 the Car was sold to the current owner, a noted collector and Lamborghini VIP client. Used sparingly since its addition to his collection, the Car has been the subject of an article in the April 2022 edition of Classic and Sportscar.