Miura, the original supercar

It will.

Chassis reinforced, upgraded engine.

 

Interesting pedal conversion too.

Cheers Jim

 

Are you running that shop ?
This shop is not located at Aix...but in the Castellet track business area, isn'it ?
In the area of France, have you ever heard about the Miura P400 VIN #3015 ?
Olivier
LCB President

 

Sorry Olivier, this workshop is in Aix for 10 years. And works especially on Ferraris cause of their numbers.

Last year, they made a Jarama, and 2 years ago an Islero.

As regards 3015, have you got more info about it ?

I know about s.o. else restoring a Miura in S.E.France (I'm to sell him 2 new rear lights), but no directly, so I've not yet been able to see this 4th one.

Will try to ask about its serial #.

 

I love pictures like these. Thank you for sharing, and please show more pics as you get them.

 

Jim, lightened the photos and see not only pedal conversion (which is major), but gas filler removed, wedge ducting, triangle gusset at front, and also the usual added late S triangle bracing + more..... I would hope that, given the potential value for this Fred Lip, Verde/Verdepelle Miura, a little more time and thought goes into this exact chassis. The potential to eclipse SV value is very high for this Miura P400, but you can't open the the front shell and go Gag!

Maybe there is an unheard, documented story that can shed light on this!
Miura madness
Craig

 

pathetic

 

He also owned 4021.
Lip was the postwar leading french watchmaking manufacturer. He pioneered electronic watches and gave birth to very interesting designs (by Roger Talon). It is a shame the story ended so badly...
I wonder wether his Miuras featured special Lip clocks?
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Will ask what was found in the car since it was well stored for the last 35 years.

 

This is not that hard to believe. Indeed, watchmaking is a very small family and it is not impossible that Fred Lip did business with Edmond Jaeger (also a frenchman). As an example I know that Lip was the Blancpain importer at a certain time.

 

3177 is definitely very dark green.

Will try to make a pic of the color.

I've been told that this car was delivered very lately by the factory cause of "special specifications" asked by Fred Lip.

It was the 169th released car w/ @ 80th chassis number.

Will also give you the details of the modifications made onto the chassis, w/ pics.

 

Was just wondering if it's not the same green than on ILZRO..

 

special livery are cool, unique livery are VERY cool...but not worth such a BIG premium...

a "regular" color SV is still worth much more than this car imo

 

However, it's not the topic... This car is not for sale !!

 

Sorry, i was misunderstood....my use of "pathetic" was in response to what could be seen as France-bashing. I think it was inappropriate to add a negative comment about Lipmann in a pontification about any Miura values. We have a lot of passionate French Miura owners and restorers who deserve the respect and positive input from all their fellow owners.

It would have been an excellent opportunity to discuss the known facts about 3177 and why it was #169 instead of #80 and what went into this very special build. I believe there are photos of the period showing the Miura?

Miura madness
Craig