Miura, the original supercar

We really debated on bringing the car out. And the remarks here are why . We always tell everyone that is an S with SV bodywork and a few other tricks . She is a beautiful car , incredible to drive and a dream come true . She is numbers matching in her original colors. And could be brought back to S spec easily . But why, when she is so beautiful and incredible to drive ? We like her just the way she is .

 

If you're going to make an SV copy best to do it right or not at all. At the moment the wonderbra looks too big, even for the beautiful ladies voluminous breasts.

Personally, I'd take it back to S specification, but it's your car, not mine and yours to do with whatever you please.

 

Thanks for your input . I'll put some years on her before I decide. Keep in mind that I purchased the car this way and am very satisfied. Have a great day.

 

When I first viewed the pictures of this Miura there were 2 things that gave it away (at least to me). The interior... this car still retains those beautiful Ducellier switches for the headlamp and window lifts and the stitching on the steering wheel for an early/mid VIN P400S. Rest assured I'm in no way being critical of this car. Damn beautiful restoration!!!

 

The blue Miura with white interior that came to the 2009? Celebration show was the first time I'd seen one and not knowing much about them I snapped a few pics and moved on. Since then I've gained a much greater appreciation so I was delighted to turn and see yours driving in and getting a second chance for a closer look at a Miura.

I got the pictures I wanted and it was very cool to see and hear it being driven. Later I took a spot in the shade behind the car and marveled at the design. It really is beautiful and amazing to think in 1969 Lamborghini came out with that while Chevrolet was building Camaros

I chatted with the guy that drove it in and he was very nice to answer the few simple questions I had like year and did it have AC. At the same time I watched as the crowd walked by. It certainly was a crowd pleaser and made many smile. Thank you for taking the time and effort to bring it out to the show and giving people like myself the opportunity to see in person such an amazing car.

 

Thanks for all of your comments . If you ever see the car, ask me for a ride if you've never been in a Miura. I have been lucky enough to own a few . And this is my favorite . All others were in original form . I hope all who dream about getting one listen to what feels right for you . You can spend years listening to the noise and watch the dream slip away as values skyrocket . If you can get one, do it now , drive it and enjoy it ...LIFE IS SHORT !

 

Thanks for chiming into the post.. and nice Miura!

Strange how people worry more about the "converted miuras" than all of the poor restoration decisions being made on more of them!

 

Here is #3516, an early model converted to SV spec in UK back in the 80's and now belonging to the "Renaud's collection Foundation" in Switzerland.
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That's the car that was converted by Omicron Engineering that was featured in Supercar Classics. Was UK registered VAB 11G. This is a car that actually had its rear arches filled out too much by the wheels to my eyes.

 

That green Miura was at the Lamborghini Festival in Houston last year.

Nice car but quite a few people were turned off by that car having an SV badge when in fact it's not.

 

I would giggle like a little school girl if it was in my garage.

 

This is very interesting to me. I had no idea the front wheel arches and the nose shape/slope is different on an SV.

 

In measuring 6 Miura noses this morning, I've come up with the following: ( measured from the part closest to the windshield to the front center of the nose)
SV #1 58 3/4"
SV #2 58 5/8"
SV#3 59 1/4"
S 58 7/8"
P400 #1 58 7/8
P400 #2 58 5/8
All hand crafted, all different, all the above SV's have never had any nose damage, where as the S and P400's have had minor previous damage.
Gary Bobileff

 

+/- 5/16" seems completely within an acceptable margin of error for something handmade.

 

I only agree about the opening in the nose, as I am aware that the SV does in fact have a different bumper and lighting set up, and that portion is of a different dimension. . I think I've worked on these cars before, but thank you for attempting to point that out to me.
Gary Bobileff

 

Time is a valuable commodity, as I wish I had more. In order to shuffle all the cars, align all the noses,etc. takes considerable time. But I would love to, but only if time allows, as I am very busy, with Monterey being only 4 months away.
Gary Bobileff

 

I'll try with the photos when time allows, and here at Bobileff Motorcar Company in San Diego, having 6 or so Miura's at the same time is routine for years and years. You know that Joe, as I've restored a number of Miura's and Countach's for you, and you've been here often during the restoration process and saw many Miura's at one time here. So, you shouldn't think this to be an unusual event.
Gary Bobileff.