1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S

3919roadItaly

Engine: Transversely mid-rear-mounted V12, triple-choke Weber carburetors, ~370 bhp
Colour: Giallo Miura (yellow) over blue interior

Chassis 3919 is an early-production Lamborghini Miura P400S, one of 338 examples built, factory-finished in Giallo Miura over a Nero and Bleu interior. Delivered in January 1969 through Turin dealer Lamborauto to its first owner, Italian film critic and director Renzo Renzi, the car later migrated to the United States. Following a complete restoration by Bobileff Motorcar Company around 2008, it won class honours at both the 2011 Concorso Italiano and the Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance. The car retains its numbers-matching V-12 engine and was returned to its original colour scheme in 2017.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$1,875,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1969 →Factory delivery
Renzo Renzi
partial documentation
Italian film critic and director; took delivery via the Turin dealer Lamborauto shortly after the car left the factory.
→ 2008Acquisition unknown
Bobileff Motorcar Company
partial documentation
Well-regarded Lamborghini specialist in Southern California who carried out a full restoration, completed in 2008.
Date unknown
US-based owner, identity unknown
none documentation
Car had been repainted purple and was reportedly non-running for a period before being entrusted to a restoration specialist in Southern California.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current vendor
partial documentation
Had the car refinished in the original factory color scheme in 2017 and commissioned ongoing mechanical servicing through at least early 2026.

Competition

2011
2011 Concorso Italiano
1st in Early V-12 Class; People's Choice Award
First notable showing after the restoration was finished; car took two separate awards at this single event.
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Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
1st in class
Exact year not specified in the source; presented following the 2008 restoration completion.

Maintenance & restoration

2008Restoration
Bobileff Motorcar Company
Full restoration carried out by a well-regarded Lamborghini specialist, returning the car to running condition after an extended period of non-use; the car was in purple finish at time of submission.
Firm is described as a prominent Lamborghini specialty operation based in Southern California.
2017
Bodywork
Complete exterior repaint and interior refinish restoring the factory colour scheme of Giallo Miura over a Bleu interior.
2018
Mechanical
Fitment of a 100-amp alternator and additional electrical system work.
2020
Mechanical
Full rebuild of the triple-choke Weber 40 IDL 3C carburetors.
2021
Mechanical
Replacement of the starter crown gear.
2023
Mechanical
Replacement of both the clutch slave cylinder and the exhaust muffler.
2026Service
Fast Cars Ltd.
Distributor serviced, with an invoice on file confirming the work.
Workshop located in Redondo Beach, California.

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