The once-abandoned Lamborghini Miura sells for seven figures!
As the automotive world continues its ever-changing evolution, with a push towards electrification with all-new EVs, the collector car market soars with buyers looking to acquire examples from the golden era of motoring. It’s a transition all collectors and enthusiasts have seen unfold before their very eyes, watching old cars that were once collecting dust now selling for astronomical amounts. Today, the auction specialists at RM Sotheby’s are proud to source and sell some of the rarest and most expensive collector cars, both in museum-grade and graveyard condition. As part of its virtual 3-day event, The Junkyard, RM Sotheby’s presents the mythical collection of Rudi Klein and the treasures long tucked away in the hot California sun. The auction team took to its Instagram page yesterday to announce the sale of an incredible Lamborghini Miura, which sold for a whopping $1,325,000.
Amongst a sea of rare, sun-soaked Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Lamborghini chassis, the Miura P400 by Bertone stands out with a vibrant green finish that subtly shines through the decades of dirt. The car itself remains in a mostly complete state, making it the perfect opportunity for a five-star, factory restoration. While few were on-scene bidding against those registered online for the event, the action in the room was hot as the Lamborghini Miura’s starting bid of $600,000 quickly rose past the $1 million mark. The Miura debuted in 1966 as the first true supercar with a mid-engine layout. Designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the P400 introduced a sleek, low-slung profile that set a new standard. Powered by a 3.9-liter V12 engine producing 350 horsepower, it could reach 171 mph, making it one of the fastest cars of its time. Now in the hands of its new owner, we can’t wait to see what’s in store for this legendary Lamborghini. View all Lamborghini supercars and hypercars for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: RM Sotheby’s