At the same auction, this Miura P400 with an non original and colors sold for $954,000....
From what I am told it will be returned to it's Silver/Mustard livery at some point, which will be stunning IMHO.
I'm really not sure if engine 2211 was replaced or rebuilt, but that number is consistent with that of a P400. To my earlier point, Miuras of any variant always look really good in silver, IMHO Image Unavailable, Please Login
The engine was taken from another car that had been totaled. It was stated in the auction listing and the estimate and price reflected the non matching numbers.
The auction description states a recent engine rebuilt at a cost of 75000 Euro yet the engine and engine bay looks as tired as other parts of the car. The description states that the car is “ presented in flawless condition”.
Some other results: 350 GT wasn't sold, highest bid EUR 420'000 https://www.artcurial.com/en/lot-1966-lamborghini-350-gt-par-touring-3359-31 400 2+2 GT was sold for EUR 429'000 (incl. commission) https://www.artcurial.com/en/node/1097963 Murcielago 670 SV wasn't sold, car has only 2'500 km, highest bid EUR 240'000 https://www.artcurial.com/en/lot-2010-lamborghini-murcielago-lp-670-4-sv-3359-60 Aventador LP720, wasn't sold, car has has only 1'300 km, highest bid EUR 200'000 https://www.artcurial.com/en/lot-2014-lamborghini-aventador-lp720-4-50th-anniversario-3359-59 The last two cars were first sold in Dubai and then brought to Switzerland. Probably by the first owner who moved them to his chalet in the region of Gstaad.
Another perspective https://journal.classiccars.com/2018/07/08/dentists-300-sl-roadster-goes-for-record-price-at-artcurials-le-mans-classic-auction/
Meanwhile the Silver Lowbody is being discussed: https://www.carscoops.com/2018/07/fully-restored-lamborghini-countach-series-ii-will-craving-money/[/QUOTE] I am looking forward to this sale.....should be a good time again in Monterey. This year I am bringing my 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV. Full Black on Black. Steve with www.DrivenExotics.com has had it for almost a year and $75K later to make it, IMO, the BEST Low Mile ONE of ONE 99 SV in the USA....will be driving it from LA up to Monterey on the Italian Stamped...FUN TIMES
[QUOTE="joe sackey, post: ...To my earlier point, Miuras of any variant always look really good in silver, IMHO View attachment 2571395 [/QUOTE] Yes Joe, I do also like Miuras - all versions - in silver. But concerning especially Miura #4716 that you've just posted (nice pict. !), this particular Miura P400S is definitely far more sexy when seen from its back-end than from its front-end ! I still cannot understand why this car still wears in 2018 this ridiculous front bumper fitting !!! Problem that was already present 20 years ago ( at that time #4716 was entirely red-painted, incl. side rocker panels - but with this same front bumper arrangement...) - and not corrected during its later restoration / color-change to its current silver color ?... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Joe, Concerning Miura P400 #3649 you are mentionning - just sold this week-end by Artcurial-Motors auction sale during Le Mans Classic 2018 event : The original motor corresponding to this car is effectively #2211. I personally know #3649 for more than 20 years (early 1998 ?), but I've never seen this P400 engine #2211 in it. I've always seen it equipped with the "...replaced by a P400S specs engine..." they mention in the car description / auction catalogue. FYI, (for the one interested in such infos...) the "P400S engine" currently mounted in Miura P400 #3649 is number #30483, coming from Miura P400S #4503.
Polo Storico restored Rod Stewart Miura coming to auction https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/LF18/London/lots/r0010-1971-lamborghini-miura-p400-s-by-bertone/693255
Super-low mileage rare liveried SE30 coming to auction https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/MO18/Monterey/lots/r0102-1994-lamborghini-diablo-se30/693513#/
Joe, isn't this the one you were helping move and the owner decided he'd rather keep it? The black/cream leather combo looks really familiar.
See my post in the SE 30 thread. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/se-30-thread.130029/page-78
Would probably rub some purists the wrong way, but completely understand your position. It's a beautiful example.
Correct, now that he's decided to part with it, the public auction stage is a good venue to give all interested parties an unrepeatable opportunity.
Countach LP400 1120182 coming to auction over Pebble Beach weekend: https://www.goodingco.com/vehicle/1976-lamborghini-countach-lp400-periscopica-3/ Historical details here: http://www.ferrari-register.nl/lamborghini/home/v12/countach/lp400-internazionale/1120182 It was last sold by Symbolic nMotorcars in La Jolla circa 2015 or 2016, I believe. Given the seven-figure result of 062, any guesses what one will bring?
I am looking forward to this sale.....should be a good time again in Monterey. This year I am bringing my 1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV. Full Black on Black. Steve with www.DrivenExotics.com has had it for almost a year and $75K later to make it, IMO, the BEST Low Mile ONE of ONE 99 SV in the USA....will be driving it from LA up to Monterey on the Italian Stamped...FUN TIMES[/QUOTE] what did it need to have a 75k repair bill
LM002 coming up for auction in Monterey, nice color, interesting description.... https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/lamborghini/lm-002/1988/547670
Since it was for my own collection, went through it with a fine tooth come and just basically made it as if new. It did NOT have the correct SV wheels, that alone cost $12K, new clutch, valve job, shocks, rubber stuff new SV stickers, you name it I did it.
Anyone familiar with this Miura P400 going to Mecum Monterey: https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0818-346263/1968-lamborghini-miura-p400/
