Miura Sets New World Record Selling Price

MIURA SV SELLS FOR WORLD RECORD PRICE

It has been confirmed that a licensed California classic car dealer has sold Miura SV chassis number 4992 to a private collector for a world-record $610,000US. As of July the 12th 2006, the car had already been bought and paid for by its new California-based owner. Production number 685, "4992" was completed at Sant Agata on December the 4th 1971 as one of just 21 Type-USA Miura SVs, a limited series of Miura SVs produced to a unique specificaton especially for the USA market. 4992 featured a split-sump engine number 30692, and the factory-fitted air-condition option. The price paid by the car's collector owner was as a result of multiple interest in the car, this SVs ultra low documented mileage of 18,934 miles, its beautifully original condition and also because 4992 has the unique distinction of having had just one owner from new. This SV became available only when its first owner passed away recently and the Estate decided to sell. It is worth noting that in fact the purchase price is not only the highest paid for a Miura of any kind, but the highest paid for any type of Lamborghini.

In recent years, Miura SV values have continued to climb as enthusiasts savor this final Lamborghini model built by the Sant Agata works whilst still owned by Ferruccio Lamborghini, and in the USA, the SV has been elevated to cult-car status amongst those who love it. Miura SVs were built between March 1971 and October 1973, and of around 140 original cars built, perhaps just 100 remain in roadworthy condition taday making it a rare gem indeed. The limited-production USA version is treasured by enthusiasts and insiders who realise that this rare version of the SV was built to a higher standard than the cars completed for the rest of the world.

September 15th 2006 Update - Miura SV #4968 has since been SOLD for $675,000 which makes it the current Miura world record holder.

	*Miura Record*		Last updated July 12, 2006
			MIURA SV SELLS FOR WORLD RECORD PRICE It has been confirmed that a licensed California classic car dealer has sold Miura SV chassis number 4992 to a private collector for a world-record $610,000US. As of July the 12th 2006, the car had already been bought and paid for by its new California-based owner. Production number 685, "4992" was completed at Sant Agata on December the 4th 1971 as one of just 21 Type-USA Miura SVs, a limited series of Miura SVs produced to a unique specificaton especially for the USA market. 4992 featured a split-sump engine number 30692, and the factory-fitted air-condition option. The price paid by the car's collector owner was as a result of multiple interest in the car, this SVs ultra low documented mileage of 18,934 miles, its beautifully original condition and also because 4992 has the unique distinction of having had just one owner from new. This SV became available only when its first owner passed away recently and the Estate decided to sell. It is worth noting that in fact the purchase price is not only the highest paid for a Miura of any kind, but the highest paid for any type of Lamborghini. In recent years, Miura SV values have continued to climb as enthusiasts savor this final Lamborghini model built by the Sant Agata works whilst still owned by Ferruccio Lamborghini, and in the USA, the SV has been elevated to cult-car status amongst those who love it. Miura SVs were built between March 1971 and October 1973, and of around 140 original cars built, perhaps just 100 remain in roadworthy condition taday making it a rare gem indeed. The limited-production USA version is treasured by enthusiasts and insiders who realise that this rare version of the SV was built to a higher standard than the cars completed for the rest of the world. September 15th 2006 Update - Miura SV #4968 has since been SOLD for $675,000 which makes it the current Miura world record holder.