1969 Lamborghini Miura P400 S

Based in Long Beach, California; ownership believed to trace back to the mid-1970s, representing the earliest known custodian in the documented chain.

Also resident in Long Beach, California; held the car for roughly one year before passing it on.

Described as a well-known enthusiast of exotic automobiles; owned the car for approximately nine years.

Had the car displayed at the New York Auto Show in 1991 during his period of ownership.

Whittier, California resident who undertook an extensive four-year restoration incorporating late-production SV upgrades; subsequently drove the car regularly for about eight years, including repeated runs to the Monterey Car Week events.

Indiana-based performance car collection that kept the Miura well-maintained and occasionally showed it at regional concours events; the car was among the owner's personal favorites.

Acquired the car when the Elkhart Collection was dispersed, coinciding with his 50th birthday; used it regularly on the road and had routine carburetor and fuel-tank work carried out by Gran Touring Classics of Long Beach.

Car was displayed as an exhibit by owner Randy Simon; a static show appearance rather than a competitive motorsport entry.

Owner made several driving trips from Southern California to attend this annual event; specific years not recorded in the prose.

Car was periodically shown at regional concours during the Elkhart Collection ownership period; specific event names and dates not provided.

Comprehensive four-year bare-metal restoration carried out under the direction of Steve Colletti. Bodywork and chassis were fully stripped and all imperfections addressed, with numerous SV-specification upgrades fitted: front chassis stiffeners, solid front shock tower brace, and frame-rail modifications to improve cooling airflow. All suspension components were crack-tested and finished in cadmium plate or powder coat; Koni shock absorbers were rebuilt.

A detailed written account of the restoration process is included in the car's history file.

Engine rebuilt by Bob Wallace using custom JAE pistons and rings with a 0.5 mm overbore, a split-sump lubrication system, and an ANSA sport exhaust. A limited-slip differential was fitted and bearings, bushings, and gearbox synchromesh were all renewed.

Wallace was the Lamborghini factory development driver whose work was closely associated with the Miura programme.

Braking system upgraded to SV specification with cross-drilled rotors, carbon-Kevlar brake pads, and braided stainless-steel flexible brake lines.

Carried out as part of the broader restoration.

Car refinished in Giallo Fly with silver sills and wheels; interior retrimmed in dark grey upholstery with matching carpets, headliner, and steering wheel covering.

Completed as the final phase of the four-year restoration.

Carburettors cleaned and tuned, original fuel tank restored and refitted in place of an ageing custom fuel cell installed during the restoration, and a fire suppression system added.

Gran Touring Classics is based in Long Beach, California; work described as having taken place in the months immediately before the auction.