Chassis No. 5014
Engine No. 30700
Body No. 807

Few automobiles altered the course of high-performance car design as decisively as the Lamborghini Miura. Conceived around a transversely mounted, mid-engine V12, the Miura established a template that competitors would spend decades attempting to replicate. Even before its bodywork was finalized, the exposed chassis shown in Geneva in 1966 generated immediate interest, underscoring how radical the concept truly was. When Marcello Gandini's now-iconic shape emerged, it transformed the Miura from a technical statement into one of the most visually compelling automobiles of the 20th century.

The Miura quickly became a symbol of its era, admired not only for its performance but for its sculptural presence. Its dramatic proportions, flowing lines, and distinctive details—such as the deeply contoured doors and flush-mounted pop-up headlights—created a silhouette that remains instantly recognizable today. The Miura did more than define a look; it effectively established the modern supercar formula, cementing the mid-engine layout as the standard for top-tier performance cars going forward.

As production evolved, Lamborghini continually refined the Miura, culminating in the ultimate iteration: the Miura SV (Spinto Veloce). The SV introduced significant mechanical and dynamic improvements, including revised suspension geometry that addressed earlier concerns of front-end lift and a wider rear track that enhanced both stability and stance. The engine benefited from larger carburetors and revised camshaft profiles, resulting in improved drivability at lower engine speeds while delivering an impressive 385 horsepower. Performance figures were formidable for the period, with zero to 60 mph achieved in approximately 5.8 seconds and a quoted top speed of 180 mph.

Chassis Number 5014

According to The Lamborghini Register by Kidston SA, Miura SV chassis number 5014 was originally dispatched from the factory on 8 April 1972, through SEA, Lamborghini's Roman dealer, to its first owner, Anna Germani. As a late-production SV, the car was built to the most desirable specification, including the split-sump lubrication system that separates engine and gearbox oiling—an important improvement over earlier Miura variants. Additionally, as a 5000 chassis number there are number of subtle improvements over earlier iterations.

The car later traveled to Japan by 1990, where it appeared in its former Rosso finish on the cover of the December 1990 issue of Revival Impression magazine. It subsequently resided with an official McLaren service facility in Osaka before being acquired by its next custodian in 2013. Upon acquisition, the owner commissioned a comprehensive restoration, entrusting the work exclusively to leading specialists in the Modena region, many of whom were directly associated with Lamborghini during the Miura's production era. The restoration was conducted without regard for cost.

Originality of the car's factory color scheme—Giallo Miura over Nero leather—was confirmed through the discovery of original paint remnants in protected areas, including the front lid and beneath the trunk lock. Only 9 SV's were finished in Giallo Miura. The integrity of the body was further validated by the presence of body number 807 on its factory-numbered panels, confirming that the car retains its original bodywork.

Disassembly and final assembly were carried out by Carrozzeria Sports Cars (Drogo). The body was stripped to bare metal using a water-based process by Water Works Technology of Pordenone. The chassis was inspected, measured, and certified by Marchesi, Lamborghini's original chassis supplier, with documentation confirming that the frame is straight and fully compliant with factory specifications. All metalwork restoration was completed by Bachelli & Villa (Autosport), after which Carrozzeria Sports Cars returned the car to the correct and original Giallo Miura finish. Interior trimming was executed by Bruno Paratelli. Mechanical restoration was undertaken by Top Motors Salvioli in Nonantola, long recognized as the marque expert having been established by Orazio Salvioli who began work at Lamborghini as a mechanic in 1967.

Every stage of the restoration is supported by photographic documentation and invoices and was overseen by a respected Lamborghini authority, with direct involvement from legendary factory test driver Valentino Balboni. Balboni personally reviewed the car in detail, down to individual fasteners, and assisted in sourcing period-correct Pirelli CN12 tires.

Completed shortly before its 2015 sale, this Miura SV has not been publicly shown since and remains exactly as restored. Since its acquisition in 2015, the car has been preserved without alteration in a single European-based private collection. The result is an exceptionally authentic and meticulously restored example of Lamborghini's definitive supercar—one distinguished not only by its condition, but by the unparalleled expertise involved in its restoration.