1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 By Bertone

Seldom do we find ourselves with a spare £1.25 million sloshing around our pockets here at The Coolector but, safe to say, if we ever do, we’d likely splash it on something as jaw-dropping as this 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 By Bertone that is going under the hammer as part of RM Sotheby’s St Moritz auction. This truly is the class-defining first modern supercar and it is presented in an extraordinarily good condition – hence the eye-watering price tag.

This 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 By Bertone from RM Sotheby’s is powered by a first class 4.0-litre V-12 with a five-speed transaxle engine and boasts an early “thick chassis” P400, delivered new to Italy. As you can probably gather, this majestic Lamborghini has been fully restored to original specification by marque specialists and the excitement around this lot is mighty high so don’t be surprised if it goes above its guide price.

Leaving the factory on 4 March 1968, this mind-blowing Miura has production no. 135 and it travelled a short distance to Milan to be delivered to Mr. Bongiasca via Lamborghini dealer Lamborcar. By 1998, it was residing in California, in the care of Donald Sullivan. In early 2009 it appeared for sale and was fitted with a Chevrolet V-8 and a ZF transaxle; it is believed that these were relieved from an unfortunate De Tomaso Mangusta. Soon after this time it was exported to Sweden where the new owner embarked on a restoration project that left no stone unturned in returning it to its former glory, which included installing a correct specification Miura P400 drivetrain.

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Presented as a completely restored example of one of Italy’s most beloved supercars, this Miura P400 from RM Sotheby’s would be a beautiful car for fast road driving or simply admiring as one of the most mesmerising cars ever produced. The product of a rare moment of youthful exuberance and free-thinking innovation, the effect of the Miura can be seen throughout the history of the supercar, and they will always remain in the collections and on the wish lists of true classic car aficionados.

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