1968 Lamborghini Muira S
A stunning example of one of the world’s most revered supercars has just been exhibited after a 13-month-long restoration project.
Feb 1, 2018
It is perhaps fitting that the President of the FIA (the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) should own what is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful cars ever designed...
and also the originator of the phrase ‘supercar’.
This red Lamborghini Miura SV, owned by Jean Todt, has just been subjected to a thorough ground-up restoration. At the completion of the 13-month-long project, Todt was presented with the keys to his Miura SV by Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Stefano Domenicalli.
The vehicle, chassis number 3673, was born on 11 November 1972, taking the chassis number of a 1968 Miura S that had been destroyed in an accident. The use of a previous chassis number was not particularly rare in those days among sports car manufacturers.
Painted Rosso Corsa red with a gold band and black leather interior, the car was delivered in 1972 to its first owner in South Africa. Jean Todt specified that Lamborghini Polo Storico – the carmaker’s in-house refurbishment division – retain the Miura’s original paint scheme.
The restoration involved completely dismantling the car, which made it possible to verify each and every detail, from the markings of the frame, body and interior, to the numbering and dating present on other components.
Polo Storico also verified the conformity with the notes present in the assembly books stored in Lamborghini’s archives.
When the Miura arrived at Polo Storico for restoration, it was complete but showing signs of wear. Lamborghini’s technicians were asked to give priority to restoring and repairing, rather than replacing.
The finished Miura was exhibited during February at Rétromobile, one of the world’s most prestigious classic car shows, which is held each year in Paris.