Photo: Silverstone Auctions
By definition Lamborghinis are rare, but there are even rarer models within the carmaker’s lineup itself. One such precious gems is the Miura.
Considered the first supercar made with a rear mid-engined two-seat layout, the model was born in 1966 and was produced until 1973. For a regular mass production car, the seven years might mean thousands of models, but this is Lamborghini we’re talking about, so that translates into only a little over 750 being made.
Of them, an even smaller figure represented the SV variants, the top of the line car in the family. Of those still, just eleven were made in a right-hand drive configuration. And here is one of them.
Before our eyes in the gallery above is a 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV with the steering wheel on the wrong side (from where we're looking). Made in Rosso Corsa, is was initially built with European specs, but somehow ended up in Australia. Now the car is back on the open market, selling at an online auction held by Silverstone Classic.
“We are absolutely delighted to be offering this car in our flagship auction. The Miura is the original supercar which set the standard and this one is in a highly original condition which sets itself apart from others,” said in a statement Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions Managing Director.
“It has been exceptionally well maintained and has a distinguished history, having spent the majority of its time forming part of significant private collections.”
There are only 51,523 km (32,014 miles) on the car's engine, or much fewer, about 573 km (356 miles), since it underwent an engine rebuild not long ago.
The Silverstone auction takes place until the end of the month, so there’s plenty of time to bid for this car. You should know whoever gets it will receive a car with the original interior, and factory fitted air conditioning, radio and limited-slip differential, all of which having been offered as options at the time the car was made.
Of them, an even smaller figure represented the SV variants, the top of the line car in the family. Of those still, just eleven were made in a right-hand drive configuration. And here is one of them.
Before our eyes in the gallery above is a 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV with the steering wheel on the wrong side (from where we're looking). Made in Rosso Corsa, is was initially built with European specs, but somehow ended up in Australia. Now the car is back on the open market, selling at an online auction held by Silverstone Classic.
“We are absolutely delighted to be offering this car in our flagship auction. The Miura is the original supercar which set the standard and this one is in a highly original condition which sets itself apart from others,” said in a statement Nick Whale, Silverstone Auctions Managing Director.
“It has been exceptionally well maintained and has a distinguished history, having spent the majority of its time forming part of significant private collections.”
There are only 51,523 km (32,014 miles) on the car's engine, or much fewer, about 573 km (356 miles), since it underwent an engine rebuild not long ago.
The Silverstone auction takes place until the end of the month, so there’s plenty of time to bid for this car. You should know whoever gets it will receive a car with the original interior, and factory fitted air conditioning, radio and limited-slip differential, all of which having been offered as options at the time the car was made.
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