Man Secretly Kept a Rare Lamborghini Miura in His Apartment for 40 Years | Carscoops

      The Italian supercar was maintained in a climate-controlled space, protected from New York's severe weather conditions.

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      by Thanos Pappas

      A rare Lamborghini Miura S spent four decades concealed in a New York residence.

      Originally acquired in the 1980s for $10,000, it is now appraised at over $1 million.

      To retrieve the supercar from the owner's living area, a wall had to be torn down.

      The Lamborghini Miura not only captured attention when it was introduced almost sixty years ago, but it also transformed the concept of a supercar. As the first V12 flagship from Sant’Agata, it established the standard for mid-engine exotica and has since become one of the most coveted collector cars globally.

      Prices have steadily increased, yet one owner in New York kept his Miura in his living room for at least forty years before finally parting with it. Considering its rarity and beauty, it's understandable why he held onto it.

      Unique color and pristine condition

      The story of the car emerged in an episode of Discovery Channel’s Extreme Detailing. Host Larry Kosilla was tipped off by exotic car broker Barrett, who had learned about this hidden treasure. Upon arriving at the owner’s house, they discovered the Miura parked amongst the furniture, safeguarded from New York’s harsh winters in a climate-controlled environment that had preserved it for many years.

      The Lamborghini Miura was revealed to be a P400 S model in Luchi Del Bosco, a rich metallic hue that is believed to have been used on only three Series II models. Matching chassis and engine numbers validated its authenticity and heightened its attraction for serious collectors.

      Retrieving the car from the living room necessitated the demolition of a wall separating it from the garage. Another significant piece of Italian automotive history, a first-generation Maserati Quattroporte from the 1960s, blocked the path, suggesting the owner’s lasting appreciation for classic Italian design—and possibly a preference for confining exquisite vehicles like museum exhibits in unusual captivity.

      Opening Photo: Discovery Channel / YouTube

      A well-preserved time capsule

      Even though the Miura remained stationary for decades, it is in excellent condition with its original paint and interior upholstery. Restoration will be needed to make it roadworthy again, but the presence of most original components should ease the process for a classic car expert or Lamborghini’s Polo Storico department.

      The video revealed that the Miura changed hands for between $1 million and $1.2 million. The seller mentioned acquiring it used for just $10,000 back in the '80s, equivalent to about $35,000 today, considering inflation—a deal so remarkable it seems nearly unlawful, particularly now that the car's value has increased more than a hundredfold.

      From living room to the next chapter

      Following the sale, the Miura was loaded onto a carrier and taken to a secure storage facility, awaiting its next owner. Currently, such models can fetch anywhere from $1.5 million to over $4 million at auction. Notably, a similar Miura S discovered in Germany in 2019 sold for $1.6 million at auction.