Miura, the original supercar

I know you were not suggesting it is correct. Discussed in a number of posts down the page here from Joe's post 9337 here: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/miura-the-original-supercar.131246/page-374#post-140794361

 

3525 during a demonstration 'race' late '70's at Ruapuna race track just outside Christchurch, New Zealand. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

There was a suggestion that SVs had 9" rears, and I'm simply restating that, for concours purposes, narrow rears may be correct as "factory delivered" upon inspection of period photos. From the story I've been told, the factory did not get the original owner a set of 9" rims later, he had to go get them himself. I'll re-ask him to get an elaboration, in case it's me who mis-remembers the story.

Agree its entirely unlikely this SV came with those wheels as pictured - but for my part, I was in itch in my fathers pants when many of these cars were delivered, so I can truthfully say I was not there to witness some of what others have claimed about their cars.

 

The difference in size is incredible!

 

Miura SV recently listed at Joe Macari London with a $3.294M USD asking price
restored by Boblieff and possibly one of the lowest mileage SVs in existence
http://joemacari.com/All-Cars-for-Sale/_prod_Lamborghini-Miura-SV_2565.htm

 

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4976. 1971, one-owner, US model, split-sump, SV for sale at Bonhams next month: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25101/lot/66/?category=list&length=100&page=1
Options include A/C and wheel nuts. Looks to be in pretty good condition other than a re-paint and color change. Will be interesting what it goes for...estimate is 1.7-2.1MM.

 

Non matching numbers. Has engine 30692 from from 4992. Another one missing its distributor shroud. Red cam covers.

 

That explains the 1.7 number. Should be more interesting now Wonder what happened to the original engine.

 

Yes, interesting why the engine was swapped and I wonder if a repatriation of matching engines has ever been pursued between 4976 and 4992, both US spec cars, if 4976's engine 30698 is in 4992 of course? Not quite a one owner car, owned since 1973.

 

Image Unavailable, Please Login Does 4992 still exist? The Miura register says it's owned by an "American collector" and has a couple photos. Would be interesting to know which engine it has.

 

Probably. Said to have sold for $610k around 2006. Revealed later that it had a front part of the chassis welded in back to front. See article by Joe here: http://www.lamborghiniregistry.com/News/Concorso2006.html-

 

does anyone know the VIN?

 

I've it as #3444 in my records.

 

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Any special backstory on John's Miura S in Blu Spettrale Metallizzato? He noted that's it a 1 of 4 example. I love the blue over silver combo.
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John what is the VIN of this one? Looks spectacular!

 

I'd suggest #4629...

 

Yes, you seems right! Thanks.

 

Found on Rennlist, the SV with another legend.
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is that a antenna on the roof ?

 

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