Ferruccio Lamborghini’s bold challenge to Ferrari began in 1964 with the 350GT, but it was the arrival of the Miura - arguably the founder of the supercar class - that established Lamborghini as a major manufacturer of luxury sporting cars. The Miura project first surfaced as a rolling chassis displayed at the 1965 Turin Motor Show, but was not expected to become a production reality. Nevertheless, by the time of the Geneva Salon the following year, the first completed car was ready for unveiling to a stunned press and public. Designed by Giampaolo Dallara, the Miura carried its transversely mounted engine amidships in a box-section platform chassis, the latter clothed in stunning berlinetta coachwork styled by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini Like the contemporary 400GT, the Miura used the 4-litre version of Lamborghini’s Giotto Bizzarrini-designed four-cam V12. With 350bhp available, the Miura was capable of shattering performance, a top speed of 180mph being claimed. Initial Miura development concentrated on chassis strengthening, the improvements being consolidated in the S version introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1968. Produced from January 1969, the Miura S featured a more-powerful (370bhp) engine, and was outwardly distinguishable from the preceding model by its lower profile tyres and chrome window surrounds. Other improvements included electric windows and better quality interior fittings and trim. Faster and more durable than its forbear, the S is considered by many to be the ideal Miura, retaining as it does the stylistic purity of the original concept, yet lacking the added weight of the SV. This Miura S, chassis no. ‘4380’, was delivered new in Italy via dealer Zani on 24th December 1969 and comes with a detailed 14 page appraisal, completed in October 2005 and signed off by French motoring expert Jean-Pierre Cornu testifying to its perfect state of preservation and mechanical efficiency. Comprehensively restored for the current owner by Miura specialists (and factory sub-contractors) Luca and Orazio Salvioli of Top Cars in Nonantola (next to Sant’Agata), we have been advised that the car comes with a list of works completed to the sum of €70,000. Finished in the correct ‘Blu Miura’ with mustard leather interior by Lamborghini trimmers Paratelli and electric window lifts, this Miura is ready to be enjoyed on the next Miura Anniversary Tour or sporting events such as the Tour Auto. It is offered with its French Carte Grise de Collection. Cette Miura S châssis n°4380, vendue neuve en Italie par Zani le 24 décembre 1969, est présentée avec un long compte-rendu d’examen (14 pages A4) achevé en octobre 2005 et signé d’une incontestable autorité en matière d’automobiles, Jean-Pierre Cornu qui témoigne de son parfait état de préservation et de fonctionnement mécanique. Restaurée récemment pour son actuel propriétaire par Top Motors, spécialistes Miura, cette voiture est accompagnée d’une longue liste de travaux pour un montant qui s’élève à 70,000 euros. Peinte dans la teinte d’origine ‘bleu Miura’, elle bénéficie d’un intérieur neuf en cuir beige dû à Paratelli et de glaces à commande électrique. Elle possède sa carte grise de collection française. L’occasion et ici formidable d’acquérir une des plus impressionnantes voitures de série construites, dans un état exceptionnel, prête à sillonner les routes des Alpes ensoleillées.
Ferruccio Lamborghini’s bold challenge to Ferrari began in 1964 with the 350GT, but it was the arrival of the Miura - arguably the founder of the supercar class - that established Lamborghini as a major manufacturer of luxury sporting cars. The Miura project first surfaced as a rolling chassis displayed at the 1965 Turin Motor Show, but was not expected to become a production reality. Nevertheless, by the time of the Geneva Salon the following year, the first completed car was ready for unveiling to a stunned press and public. Designed by Giampaolo Dallara, the Miura carried its transversely mounted engine amidships in a box-section platform chassis, the latter clothed in stunning berlinetta coachwork styled by Bertone’s Marcello Gandini Like the contemporary 400GT, the Miura used the 4-litre version of Lamborghini’s Giotto Bizzarrini-designed four-cam V12. With 350bhp available, the Miura was capable of shattering performance, a top speed of 180mph being claimed. Initial Miura development concentrated on chassis strengthening, the improvements being consolidated in the S version introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1968. Produced from January 1969, the Miura S featured a more-powerful (370bhp) engine, and was outwardly distinguishable from the preceding model by its lower profile tyres and chrome window surrounds. Other improvements included electric windows and better quality interior fittings and trim. Faster and more durable than its forbear, the S is considered by many to be the ideal Miura, retaining as it does the stylistic purity of the original concept, yet lacking the added weight of the SV. This Miura S, chassis no. ‘4380’, was delivered new in Italy via dealer Zani on 24th December 1969 and comes with a detailed 14 page appraisal, completed in October 2005 and signed off by French motoring expert Jean-Pierre Cornu testifying to its perfect state of preservation and mechanical efficiency. Comprehensively restored for the current owner by Miura specialists (and factory sub-contractors) Luca and Orazio Salvioli of Top Cars in Nonantola (next to Sant’Agata), we have been advised that the car comes with a list of works completed to the sum of €70,000. Finished in the correct ‘Blu Miura’ with mustard leather interior by Lamborghini trimmers Paratelli and electric window lifts, this Miura is ready to be enjoyed on the next Miura Anniversary Tour or sporting events such as the Tour Auto. It is offered with its French Carte Grise de Collection. Cette Miura S châssis n°4380, vendue neuve en Italie par Zani le 24 décembre 1969, est présentée avec un long compte-rendu d’examen (14 pages A4) achevé en octobre 2005 et signé d’une incontestable autorité en matière d’automobiles, Jean-Pierre Cornu qui témoigne de son parfait état de préservation et de fonctionnement mécanique. Restaurée récemment pour son actuel propriétaire par Top Motors, spécialistes Miura, cette voiture est accompagnée d’une longue liste de travaux pour un montant qui s’élève à 70,000 euros. Peinte dans la teinte d’origine ‘bleu Miura’, elle bénéficie d’un intérieur neuf en cuir beige dû à Paratelli et de glaces à commande électrique. Elle possède sa carte grise de collection française. L’occasion et ici formidable d’acquérir une des plus impressionnantes voitures de série construites, dans un état exceptionnel, prête à sillonner les routes des Alpes ensoleillées.
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