AN ULTRA-rare 70s Lamborghini with an enormous V12 engine has gone up for auction – it’s expected to grab a jawdropping £4million.
Photos show the stunning car finished in a unique combination of Arancio Miura or Miura Orange paintwork over a retro Goby sand interior.
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The Lamborghini Miura P400 SV is one of only about 150 of its kind ever built, making it an incredibly rare find for collectors.
One of the first 25 cars built, this Miura features early design elements such as the absence of “ears” on the wheel spinners and bodywork slats with rounded edges, marking it as a distinctive early example of the SV.
The Miura SV is the final iteration of Lamborghini’s first supercar.
It is powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine with four 3-barrel carburettors, producing 380 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
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The engine is mated with a 5-speed transmission, which sends power to the rear axle.
This particular model is further distinguished by its European specification, devoid of U.S. specific safety features like side repeaters, and it is equipped with a matching numbers chassis and engine.
Chassis No. 4854 and Engine No. 30647 trace a fascinating history, beginning with its delivery in July 1971 to Hubert Hahne, a renowned German racing driver and Lamborghini agent.
This Miura has an illustrious provenance, having been part of the Rosso Bianco Collection for over three decades, where it shared space with some of the finest sports cars in the world.
The car’s remarkable journey included ownership by notable figures, such as former racing driver Peter Kaus.
The meticulous nut-and-bolt restoration took place between 2014 and 2016 and cost close to £250,000.
It was carried out by award-winning Modenese Lamborghini experts, including Carrozzeria Cremonini handling the bodywork and Top Motors working on the mechanicals, alongside other industry leaders.
The 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV is set to be auctioned at The Amelia Auction in 2025.
“The cars striking original colours were briefly altered, as records show it was painted in Luci del Bosco Green before its first private owner, but it has since been restored to its original Miura Orange exterior.
“By the early 1980s, the car was acquired by former racing driver and renowned collector Peter Kaus,” who added it to his world-famous collection.
“During this time, the car showed around 60,000 kilometers, believed to be original, before it was sold and carefully restored.
“Any Miura SV is a rare motorcar. But an SV such as this, restored to its original and correct specification by the very best craftsmen in Modena, is truly a rare opportunity.”
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The history of Lamborghini
- 1948 – Lamborghini Ferruccio founds Lamborghini Trattori.
- 1963 – Ferruccio Lamborghini founds the Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
- 1973 – Worldwide financial downturn and the oil crisis. Lambo sales plunge rapidly. Lamborghini Trattori becomes a separate entity.
- 1978 – Lamborghini goes bankrupt.
- 1987 – Chrysler Corporation take over.
- 1994 – Lamborghini is sold to the Malaysian investment group Mycom Setdco and Indonesian group V’Power Corporation.
- 1998 – The Volkswagen Group buy Lamborghini.
- Post 1998 – New products and model lines boost sales.
- Late 2000s – Sales drop by nearly 50 per cent.
- 2021 – The CEO of Lamborghini pledged that all of its models will be hybrid by 2024.
