1970 Lamborghini Miura P400 S
- Engine
- 3.9L transverse mid-mounted alloy V12 DOHC, four Weber 40 IDL 3C carburettors, 370 bhp
- Colour
- Yellow
Chassis 4827 is a late-production Lamborghini Miura P400 S, completed at the factory on 28 December 1970 and among the final fifteen examples built. As one of the last cars off the line, it incorporates several running-production improvements including a reinforced chassis and ventilated disc brakes. First delivered to a Belgian owner through dealer Socaria in January 1971, the car passed through Belgian and Italian hands before entering its current ownership via RM Sotheby's in 2012. It retains matching, original body panels and presents in yellow over black Nero leather.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €1,019,200 (≈ $1.12M)
- 1971-01-11 → 1980Factory deliveryBelgian first owner via Socaria dealershippartial documentation
Car was delivered new through the Belgian dealer Socaria shortly after factory completion in late 1970.
- 1980 → 2002Private saleBelgian enthusiast, second ownerpartial documentation
Kept the car for roughly two decades; it was subsequently offered for sale in France, at which point it received its current yellow-over-black colour scheme and showed very low mileage from new.
- 2004 → 2012Private saleItalian enthusiastpartial documentation
Acquired the car in well-preserved, lightly used condition; no significant changes noted during this ownership period.
- 2012 →AuctionCurrent consignorfull documentation
Purchased via RM Sotheby's; during this tenure the car received a fresh coat of yellow paint, interior leather was refreshed, body panel numbers were verified as matching, and mechanical components including carburettors, brakes, and suspension were overhauled.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Bodywork
The car was refinished in its current yellow colour scheme while in France, prior to its 2004 acquisition. The odometer read 24,611 km at this time.
Work occurred during the period when the car was offered for sale in France, approximately around 2002–2004.
- —Bodywork
During current ownership the exterior received an additional application of yellow paint, and the original black leather interior was refurbished. At this time, all body panel numbers were verified as matching and original to chassis 4827.
Commissioned by the current owner following purchase at the 2012 RM Sotheby's sale.
- —Mechanical
Carburettors, braking system, and suspension components were all overhauled to ensure correct operation.
Carried out during current ownership as part of a broader programme of maintenance.
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