A Companion for my Ford GT…."The First Supercar"
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Gene Cassone
GT Owner
Gorgeous!
I remember reading a road and track on 10 best cars late 60's to early 70's, There it was the Miura SV, Always wanted one, I had a Daytona (since sold), but always wanted (and still do) a Miura. It was similar to Ford and the GT 40 project, Ferruccio Lamboghini after being snubbed by Ferrari, telling Enzo where "to stick it".
I remember reading a road and track on 10 best cars late 60's to early 70's, There it was the Miura SV, Always wanted one, I had a Daytona (since sold), but always wanted (and still do) a Miura. It was similar to Ford and the GT 40 project, Ferruccio Lamboghini after being snubbed by Ferrari, telling Enzo where "to stick it".
steved57
GT Owner
txviper
GT Owner
- Dec 31, 2007
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Man you have my respect! I am jealous. Seen one of them on the road at Pebble beach and it was a magical experience for me. Enjoy it!
fjpikul
GT Owner
bonehead
GT Owner
Good point, Doc. To even make a dent in the price of that Miura, I imagine it wasn't a Mondial.
Chris A.
GT #32
GTdrummer
GT Owner
It had to be one heck of a car as an original crossed at Mecum Monterey for $2.3 million, an earlier version I believe, not including the juice.
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
The car is a bit cramped since I'm 6'4". Headroom is same as my FGT, but it's a bit like driving a go cart with the knees bent. There's no AC or radio in a P400. It's all engine sound track. Very mechanical with 4 triple choke Webers. The induction noise is almost like a turbine. Car is pretty light up front so steering is pretty easy despite no power steering. I've driven the car on 3 short trips so my experience is a bit limited. Last owner deferred maintainence so once I get the fluids done and a minor water pump leak fixed, it will definitely drive it more plus go to cars and coffee locally.
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I just had to bump this. A car designer that used to rent from me just had his first child, a girl, and named her Miura. Now that is dedication.
Cool story!
I'm currently in Spain.
Here's some stuff I posted on FB and copied to here:
Sorry for the sideways iPhone pics!
The great Manolete, Spain's most famous bullfighter. He died tragically at age 30 in 1947 when he was gored by a Miura bull named Islero. General Franco ordered 3 days of national mourning.
What does this all have to do with a car? Well, in the early '60s Ferrucio Lamborghini became friends with Don Eduardo Miura, who bred the famous fighting bulls near Seville. Lamborghini subsequently named all his cars after famous Spanish fighting bulls (except for the Countach). Other cars with bull names include the Islero, Jalpa, Diablo, Jarama, Aventador, Espada, Huracan, Murcielago, Reventon, and the Gallardo. The raging bull is the symbol for Lambos much like the "cavallino rampante" is to Ferrari's.
The Lamborghini Miura is considered one the most beautiful car designs ever. My 1967 lime green car is one of 760 Miura's made between '67 and '73.
I'm currently in Spain.
Here's some stuff I posted on FB and copied to here:
Sorry for the sideways iPhone pics!
The great Manolete, Spain's most famous bullfighter. He died tragically at age 30 in 1947 when he was gored by a Miura bull named Islero. General Franco ordered 3 days of national mourning.
What does this all have to do with a car? Well, in the early '60s Ferrucio Lamborghini became friends with Don Eduardo Miura, who bred the famous fighting bulls near Seville. Lamborghini subsequently named all his cars after famous Spanish fighting bulls (except for the Countach). Other cars with bull names include the Islero, Jalpa, Diablo, Jarama, Aventador, Espada, Huracan, Murcielago, Reventon, and the Gallardo. The raging bull is the symbol for Lambos much like the "cavallino rampante" is to Ferrari's.
The Lamborghini Miura is considered one the most beautiful car designs ever. My 1967 lime green car is one of 760 Miura's made between '67 and '73.
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Mid-engined madness!
Finally got some time to take pics of the Miura and FGT next to each other. The Miura was in the shop to address a lot of deferred maintenance. New period correct tires, shock rebuild, all fluids, and rebuild of the water pump. The last owner drove it a 100 miles in 2 years. :frown
I took it out for a nice 80-90 mile outing yesterday. For an almost 50 year old car, it still looks like something from the future.
Finally got some time to take pics of the Miura and FGT next to each other. The Miura was in the shop to address a lot of deferred maintenance. New period correct tires, shock rebuild, all fluids, and rebuild of the water pump. The last owner drove it a 100 miles in 2 years. :frown
I took it out for a nice 80-90 mile outing yesterday. For an almost 50 year old car, it still looks like something from the future.
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