Miura, the original supercar

I knew that one !!!

 

Since we're being picky, I believe that the correct finish on the shift lever is satin chrome, and not polished chrome. I ended up just clear cad plating one I was restoring -- close enough. To each his own, however - looks good either way.

 

http://vodpod.com/watch/1489733-lamborghini-miura

 

Terrible song and avant garde video--in the bad avant garde way.

The rally carnage was really random...

 

Joe, there's a red Miura SV in Ireland that was apparently owned by Jay Kay at one point. Can you confirm this?

 

The Coys site has not published auction results yet... anyone know what happened with 3645 (lot 214)?

 

J.Kay had a red miura SV
you can see it on the lambo top gear episode

 

I wonder if he ever got around to fixing that side window...

 

Is it 4972? According to the Lamborghini Registry it was originally LHD, later converted to RHD by Graypaul Ferrari. Jay Kay purchased the car in 2004 and sold it in 2005. Any other information is appreciated.

Thanks,

Aaron

 

LOL

 

Hello,
Just to return to the "coin" referred to earlier, it is actually the badge part of the key ring which was supplied with early cars.
I still have the one from P400 #0110 Ch 3198, which I owned for around 20 years.
Regards,
Neil.

 

Joe,

Here's wishing you and Margaret a Happy Anniversary!

Betsy and I couldn't make it out this year but hope to see you again soon.

 

results are up now... this one sold for for $321K, including the 10% auction premium...

 

http://www.coys.co.uk/auctions/lot_list.php?id=92&cat=2

Lot 214 1968 Lamborghini Miura P 400 S-Specification €226775

 

yes, i wanted to correct my earlier post as well (the buyer's premium is added to that price)... where the heck is the 'edit' button!?

 

I recreate its full history on VLG forum...from 1st owner up to Mr. RENAUD.
I've been there last year...to finalize my research...because this Miura is in fact the ex RIGG who raced it in UK. So it's one of the few Miura to have been raced...that's all matter to me !
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Correct. But later, it was also resprayed in black and had the original doors replaced by aluminium ones...
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The weight of standard steel doors is considerable as anyone taking them off will know. You need both hands and careful balance whereas aluminium ones can be lifted on a couple of fingers (photo of mine attached)

Does anyone know why Lamborghini didn't make aluminium doors from the start which would have had the weight advantage and presumably been cheaper for Bertone to make?

Steel does however seem to have been standard for most road cars of the period.
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Very simple reason: Safety.

Steel doors are necessary to protect the passenger, modern cars have even steel reinforced doors.