Miura, the original supercar

At first when I saw the image of the log followed by the finished results I thought that was the reason Dan had been busy lately!

 

French publication of the Miura book has been confirmed to me by the publisher this morning!

At the recent Villa D'Este this lovely P400S was shown, a well-known and well-used car I last saw it on the Tour Auto a few years back.
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Unfortunately there were also things like this there (please look away quickly if the attached image offends you)...
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Along those lines, these were there too, from the "Im too sexy for my car" collection...
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Back on track with a remarkable recovery, Forli-registered 227351.

All images from Classic Driver.
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I think its pretty cool actually - not traditionally beautiful at all but it appeals to the boy in me that watched buck rogers in the 25th century.
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Ah that view is much better!

I suppose its the rear view that is really quite awful... I dont mind the front.

 

This must have been posted before somewhere in the thread, but if not please enjoy that logical blend of miura, pouting bride and French pop music.

http://jalopnik.com/5185329/marvelous-lambo-miura-film-with-crashes-and-scantily+clad-brides

For some reason I keep getting distracted around the 3 minute mark.

Bax.

 

Proof that poor taste knows no economic frontiers.

 

Thank you for posting what I couldnt quite bring myself to...

 

Reminds me of this After all this is a Miura thread.
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Alright Jota 5084. You've crossed the line. Take a ten minute self-imposed ban please.

Thank You.

 

Looks like "Jota" is sporting the automotive equivalent of a goiter.

Not a good look.

 

Hey Joe, fess up, those are you shoes aren't they? In fact, that is a self-portrait isn't it?

 

Im brave.

But not that brave...

 

This P400S lives in Argentina. Chassis number anyone?
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Ok, the ten minute ban is now long gonne, lets see whats on the menu today.
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Wow, very pretty. I love that golden yellow color on Miura's. First one I tried to buy was in that color.

 

Variously referred to as "Giallo Sole" (sun yellow) and "Giallo"...

 

So what's the story about the 205vr15 CN72 tires that Longstone sells? Has anyone bought a set? They look pretty good in the picture.

http://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/productPage.php?productID=2280&categoryFilename=Pirelli-Cinturato.php

 

I am curious as well for any feedback. The (former) zinc car had what looked like brand new CN's on it when restored, not sure if they were these or NOS, I'll have to ask (Joe, do you know what they did? If so, any feedback on the performance, etc.?).

Alberto

 

Very Nice Show Tires...

 

I'm confused by what you mean. Not verygood tires for driving?

 

You missed the 'smiley face'... I meant that this tires are superb for showing since they are period-correct, and they are a blessing for the concours crowd who can now present their cars as they were oiginally shod, rather than having to go to Michelin XWXs if they want period-correct fresh rubber.

Of course, being fresh rubber, they would also be good for driving...

 

The computer spam software must have stripped out the sarcasasm in the original note. Now I get it. Does anyone know the cost of these puppies? Shipping alone from the UK alone will make them expensive.