Lamborghini Miura S 'Jota' (1969) For sale from Cheshire Classic Cars, in Chester, United Kingdom
£899,995
Description
Although the S version of the Miura came out in 1969, it was not radically different from the original P400. Bob Wallace, Lamborghini's development test driver wanted to explore more of the huge performance potential of the Miura, and built his own test bed car which ended up being brutally fast. This 'Jota' was so cutting-edge that only a small number of the improvements incorporated in it made their way in to the later Miura SV. The Jota was destroyed in 1972 in a crash being driven by someone whose abilities fell far behind the car's. Five production SV's were partially 'Jota-ised' but this was mainly cosmetic.
This Miura S was supplied new into Japan and has lived there since. The last (fifth) owner set out to produce a car as close to the original Jota specification as possible, and there is a comprehensive photo record and bills on file for over £365,000.
We have taken this work a significant stage further, resulting in a show-stopping Miura which bears the closest inspection from even the most accomplished automotive engineer. This is almost certainly the most visually striking Miura, and the most exhilarating to drive, currently available anywhere.
Specs
Essentials
- Mileage: 35,255
- Year: 1969
- Doors: 2
- Body type: Coupe
- Transmission type: Manual
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Colour: Orange