Miura, the original supercar

Found this info:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144022&page=4

Found 2 others photos:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144022&page=11

Philippe
www.lamborghinimiura.com

 

I just worked it out. I think this car was rebuilt from a very badly damaged Miura by Carl Rheinberger in the late 1980's and early 1990's. If I recall correctly the accident happened at high speed after a tyre blew out. Rheinberger was driving and they escaped unharmed but the car was very badly damaged. I saw the car very early in the repair when there wasn't much to see.

The owner was Gordon Kennett (sp?)

 

Thanks. The last shot of the pair of SVs in front of the house impressed the neighbors - even in my snobby neck of the woods!

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

...and hopefully you never will again. Even now, Ferruccio must be turning in his grave. If indeed this car is a real Miura (of which I have my doubts), it has all the makings of a back-yard kit car poorly executed. In fact, I can only hope that it is a kit car and that a real Miura has not been morphed into this misguided example of automotive vandalism. LOL. Save your "youre a purist Joe" responses because there are no redeeming features whatsover to be discussed here. This car resembles another that exists in Europe with a "thousand nails" moniker (probably because it was constructed by a carpenter?) and Im sure their owners are quite proud of them, but the fact remains that a beautiful design has been ruined and is being paraded on 4 wheels for all to see.

The question that pops up in my mind the most is: WHY?


Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

I think this must be a sh, eh kitcar, I cant see carbs, and hard to find some original stuff, also the original seats are gone, or perhaps somebody build an kitcar-look from an original, thén I have to say WELL DONE!!! GOOD JOB!! I found another beauty, its on the countach reunion, even worse! LOL

 

I didnt mean to be harsh....but some just ask for it.

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

Tonino Lamborghini is getting his dad's old SV (5028) out-and-about these days as evidenced by these images of a recent outing in Renazzo, Italy.

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

The girl with the shoulder bag is looking the wrong way.

 

I hope no one minds if I use their photos... maybe it's OK if I share?

Raphael
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Dont mind at all....Ive always thought images are for sharing

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

I don't mind, still like my version better, and after all I borrowed those pics myself.

BTW: I actually do have half the dream to live in everyday, and no, it isn't the Miura....

.
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Now now children, no fighting.

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

Huh? What you on about eh?

 

I'm assuming you're speaking of the road. Looks too green to be CA, but the road reminds me of Hwy 84 between San Francisco and Hwy 1. Discovered it around midnight, by accident on the way to Laguna, with 5 friends... My minivan never worked so hard )

Will have to drive it with my Miura... when I get one... ETA TBD. Joe, PLEASE stop driving the prices up - I already know the car is priceless!

Raphael

 

Joe, there's really no contest here, is there?

R

 

Yeah, it's the road, and oh what a road! It's US129 between Robbinsville, NC and Maryville, TN. It's a section of road known as The Tail Of The Dragon and it has 318 curves in 11 miles. I fell in love with the road so much I moved to Maryville, TN from Maine to be close to it. Below I'll include a pic of my current Apex Predator, the VolksDragon. It's only got 40hp but only weighs just 1000 pounds and has the grip of a much larger, more powerful car. This allows me to maintain what momentum I can create through the corners. I surprise the hell out of Porsche, BMW and Corvette guys.

I've seen some amazing cars up there. Lots of P-cars, hundreds of Lotus Elises, the odd Ferrari or two, saw a Renault Alpine up there once, one guy driving a brand new Ford GT that regretted bringing it up on the mountain for it's maiden voyage (it's not a road for a novice driver and a wide car), and a couple Gallardos.

The Miura would just be incredible on the hill because the way the sound of a car echoes off the mountainside and reverbs though the trees.

You can read more about The Tail Of The Dragon at http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ and see great photos of the people, bikes and cars that play there at http://killboy.blogspot.com/

If you're ever in the area be sure to wave... I'm the one rollin' this little wonder...

Ok, I'm done hijacking this thread.... quick, someone post some Miura pics!
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

My penance...
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Go and sin no more ;o)

R

 

I dont think theyre going up right at the moment so Im obviously not doing a very good job....sorry about that.

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

Loud-looking pipes!

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

Amen.

www.JoeSackey.com

 

www.JoeSackey.com
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Wonderful, reminds me of a Wonder Bread package.

 

LOL. Maybe and assembly of primary colors. The yellow one appears to have a red interior, as does the white one. You dont often see red interiors in Miuras.

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com

 

Ive had a few people ask me lately for stickers for the air-box tops, but for $300 and an exchange, Bobileff will supply you with a new set of tops correctly finished in egg-shell white (satin, not gloss) with the FIAAM logos faithfully silk-screened as when new.
www.bobileff.com

Joe
www.JoeSackey.com
Image Unavailable, Please Login