Filed under: Time Warp, Convertibles, Lamborghini
One-of-one Lamborghini Miura Roadster up for sale
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Bertone Miura Roadster
There are few cars that are a true one-of-one. If you've ever watched Barrett-Jackson auctions on television, you've seen the guy who claims his '67 Camaro is the only one in existence... with that particular combination of options. Yes, his car is unique, but we wouldn't declare it a one-off by any means. We're talking a truly unique car, like this 1968 Lamborghini Miura Roadster with coachwork by Bertone. Built for the 1968 Brussels Motor Show, the Miura Roadster features an open top with larger air intakes integrated into a rollover hoop. The rear of the car was also reshaped with a larger spoiler and unique taillights. The car was recently restored to its original condition including its beautiful metallic blue paint. We saw it in person at this year's Pebble Beach Concours, a mere week after it was fully completed, where it finished second in the Lamborghini class. The Miura Roadster is now being offered for sale, and we imagine it will go for quite a bit more than the $330,000 it cost to restore the car.
Gallery: Lamborghini Bertone Miura Roadster
[Source: Kidston via 0-60]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Will 9:34AM (12/03/2008)
It finished SECOND? Jesus, what beat it?
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j3studio 9:52AM (12/03/2008)
I agree - that's some specific scoring there...
MajorGeek 9:55AM (12/03/2008)
My thought exactly. So I looked it up. Took em a bit and sadly found an Autoblog mistake. The official page says this car took third, not second:
Class N Lamborghini
1st 1964 Lamborghini 350GT Touring Production Prototype
Paul J. Roesler, Mill Valley, California
2nd 1968 Lamborghini Miura Bertone Roadster
Adam Gordon, New York, New York
3rd 1971 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Bertone Prototype
Joseph M. Barone, Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Source:
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/pages/3907/2008_Complete_List_of_Winners.htm
phooky 9:59AM (12/03/2008)
Umm.. are you serious?
Look at what you just posted. You just stated that this Lambo came in 3rd, not 2nd as Autoblog reported.. then you proceed to list the top three, with the Lambo of this post clearly at #2.
You, sir, fail at the internet.
MajorGeek 10:28AM (12/03/2008)
I made a mistake, so I fail at the internet? I have been on the internet since it was DOS, I make my living at it, however I am human and made a mistake, both are Lamborghini Miura, its a simple mistake from glancing at it. Sorry Autoblog was trying to help op. Anyhow, no reason to be rude.
Oh wait, I just read your posts with genius remarks like "fail" and cal;ling people "gay". Wow. Way to get your point across. I can easily ignore your juvenile comments now :)
JZeke 10:35AM (12/03/2008)
LOL that whole exchange was great, thanks.
phooky 11:37AM (12/03/2008)
Relax buddy, its just the internet. You made a mistake and I called you out on it, no reason to take that personally. "You fail at the internet" is a pretty funny saying that has been around for a while (and based on my high rank, I can tell you that others found it humorous as well). You seriously felt the need to respond directly to that comment to make sure that a bunch of strangers don't think you are a n00b? That's sorta pathetic man.
Chris Holl 12:43AM (12/10/2008)
I'm not sure what beat it, but I know where it lost points. The judge thought that the interior door handles should be chrome instead of matt black. This was wrong. The handles are correct in matt black. The judge also thought that the wheel knock-offs should be painted instead of plated. The judge was correct. The judge missed the fact that the taillights are not quite correct. (I have the proper pair.)
It's a stunningly beautiful car. I had the privilege of watching it be restored while I stopped by the shop to check on my own Miura restoration (www.lambomiura.com).
Chris
Talisman 9:54AM (12/03/2008)
I wish I could afford to make a bid on it. What an awesome car.
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asdfadfasdf 9:55AM (12/03/2008)
it cost $330k to restore?!
I would think you could hand-fabricate a duplicate, atom-by-atom for less than that. Ok, I exaggerate. But $330k seems steep for any restoration job, even the highest of high-end.
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phooky 10:13AM (12/03/2008)
from miuraroadster.com"
"In 1970, the Lamborghini Miura Roadster was converted to a showcase model for zinc automotive parts, and it remains in this unusual form to this day. Though finely crafted and displayed worldwide, the zinc conversion compromised the Miura Roadster’s purity of line, changed the colors, and added a great deal of weight.
Owner Adam Gordon and Lamborghini expert Gary Bobileff plan a complete restoration which will return the Miura Roadster to the 1968 Brussels Salon condition and colors. In addition to resurrecting the original appearance of this iconic supercar, the conservation effort will remove over a thousand pounds of zinc, thus restoring the car’s superb performance. "
That makes the $330k sound much more palatable
Eddie 10:37AM (12/03/2008)
$330k sounds about right. I've seen Bel Airs restored for $150-200,000, let alone a vintage Lambo. I bet restoring a pre war Alfa or Mercedes can cost even more.
Mobius_1 12:51PM (12/03/2008)
It's cheaper than restoring the Detroit 3.
Toppi 9:55AM (12/03/2008)
Is it this one? I can't believe its for sale....
http://www.miuraroadster.com/
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mr.ed 10:08AM (12/03/2008)
It would not be unusual for a vehicle to sell for less than its restoration costs, especially an older one when parts have to be made handmade, with no drawings to go by. Ask anybody at the ACD meet in Auburn IN Labor Day weekend.
I go to numerous swap meets, and can't remember seeing a Lambo part other than an oil filter or badge.
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Eddie 10:44AM (12/03/2008)
I can't imagine a 1 of 1 vintage Lambo selling for less than the restoration cost.
mr.ed 10:58AM (12/03/2008)
It's a third of a mil just to restore, plus selling price, plus fees. How much is that? Half a mil? I've seen people go nuts at auctions, but times are a little tough, and original goes for more than restored.
Richard 10:36AM (12/03/2008)
A beautiful example of the most beautiful car ever designed!
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KLM 10:53AM (12/03/2008)
GREAT CAR...BUT THE RED RUGS HAVE TO GO!
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mr.ed 11:11AM (12/03/2008)
red carpets not unusual in Italian cars of that era. My Bertone X1/9 came with them.