Miura, the original supercar

I wasn't quite sure how to respond to Jims comments/questions regarding my post on Miura brakes. It was not my intention to sidetrack the previous threads on Miura suspensions. I do not know how most Miuras react under braking. Just my own. I've learned in my 10 year ownership what it takes to stop this car in normal traffic and what it takes to slow it down from speed (let's say approaching triple digits). It takes some planning. I don't do it often as I can't afford to replace the car. Hell, Just wacking the front bonnet could cost 50 grand or more. I respect the vehicle for what it is and what it is not capable of. Jim asked what I was comparing it to and the answer is nothing. I will tell you however that I own a S1 E type that I've had for a long time. Drive it quite a bit. The brakes are about 1/3 the size of the miuras and vacuum assist. The car will out brake the miura with confidence. Just a different car. We'll now return to your regular programming......Reguards, Blake

 

Well I guess my experiences are different than yours. I find the brakes very comparable to a series I E-type (I have driven many of those) (ride and handling to for that matter too). I drove my Miura to a car show last month and during the show I test drove a 1967 E-type. Under normal diving conditions I did not notice any difference in the braking. I did not test any extreme driving conditions. I plan the braking in my Miura exactly the same as I plan the braking in my 2006 Honda Pilot or any of the E-types I have driven. I do suspect my Miura has the original brake pads in it, they make a lot of dust. I wonder if the brake pads are contributing to our differences of opinion/experience.

Cheers Jim

 

Could very well be the pads. Never been able to find originals.

 

Why hasnt the Talacrest SV sold yet? It's been what, 2 months?

 

Was it $2M?

 

Heard yesterday the SV has been sold, no figure was mentioned but it is staying in the UK

 

Joe - could you tell me the chassis number of the black SV featured on p118-121? And is that the car's interior on p116? I've deduced that it isn't 5110. Thanks.

 

let's just say that particular concern has a well established track record when it comes to car pricing (or maybe that should be overpricing)

 

5036 for sale:
http://www.jdclassics.co.uk/showrooms/Lamborghini-Miura-SV/6647.htm

 

Saw this today at Cavallino. Did not get a vin.
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...interesting they say it's one of 7 RHD Miura SVs. There were 7 RHD cars supplied to the UK, but isn't this one of the 2 more RHDs supplied the Australia? If you have a million dollar car for sale, surely you would be accurate on this type of detail. Joe certainly would if he had it for sale!

 

That looks like the Miura that did not sell at auction in Monterey last year... I was surprised it did not sell, needs some TLC, but would be a great car to start with!

 

Does anyone have a source for these wire mesh cushions that were used at the time for the Koni shocks?

Thanks guys!
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Part number information for Miura tires that the factory had Pirelli remake... to my knowledge, Lamborghini is the only place that has these.
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There were actually 9 original RHD SVs. 5036 is not one of them and was originally LHD and converted to RHD, allegedly by the factory along with another SV converted from LHD to RHD.