New Miura Owner

Tomorrow I am to become the owner of a Lamborghini Miura (check gets dropped off at the dealer, car to get shipped to me in a few weeks)

Any Miura owners here? I have some questions to ask, in particular how this early car (ninth overall built, fifth production) varies from the later cars.

Thanks

 

Wayne:

Actually, it is number 1021, the 9th built, and the 5th production car, at least according to the Coltrin book. It has been repainted red with tan.

I have checked out the registry. I have also been in touch with the owner that restored it, who is not listed in the registry. He and I are going to meet the week of Monterey. He has been gracious enough to offer to give me pictures and other things he has about the car. Apparently, it has been on the cover of Road & Track and who knows what else. I intend to update the registry once I have more information.

 

I am not subscribed so I do not know if I can, but I will try to post some right now. (I'm not interested in entering into a debate about this and certainly do not want to be spammed over this, but I'm not sure I buy into the concept that I need to pay to post pictures for the enjoyment of others)

Here goes:
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login
Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Yes, I certainly am. I NEVER really thought I'd own one. Goes to show you, keep plugging away, keep faith and you never know what might happen.

 

My experience during this search is that Miura prices are quickly going upwards. Most all price guides appear to be at least a little low, and some of them are way off the mark, based on the asking and selling prices of at least 4 or 5 cars that I know have sold recently and on their condition. The qv500.com web site I think has the most accurate guide price based on that. Regardless, taking everything into account, I believe I got a fair to good deal on my car. It may turn out to be a very good deal, particularly if these cars continue their upward trend in the next couple of months, and more so if no major mechanical issues crop up as I put some miles on the car in the next few months. That said, I bought it because I have always dreamed of owning one and am very fortunate to be able to fufill that dream, not because it may be a decent investment.

Be aware that SV prices are in an entirely different league than prices for P 400's and S's; there is a quantum leap in prices between SV's and the other Miura's.

So, what did it cost? It cost me 9 years of grade school, 4.5 years of engineering college, 3 years for a masters in business, 20 years of hard work as a professional and a very supportive and understanding wife.