Restored 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV Unveiled by Polo Storico After Three-Year Effort

Lamborghini Polo Storico, the Italian supercar manufacturer’s in-house restoration department, has spent three years meticulously returning a 1972 Lamborghini Miura SV to its original condition. The car arrived back at the Sant’Agata Bolognese factory at the end of 2023, following decades of use that left its mark on the vehicle.

Over time, various components had been replaced or removed, including exterior and interior trim. The restoration process began in Lamborghini’s archives, where specialists retrieved the car’s original production sheet and cross-referenced every detail to ensure accuracy.

Key Restorations to Original 1972 Specification

• Reinstallation of period-correct front fender grilles and rear louvers
• Replacement of wheels with octagonal center locks
• Restoration of “Bob” exhaust tips, named after Lamborghini test driver Bob Wallace
• Re-fitting of original air conditioning and hazard warning switches
• Replacement of non-standard steering wheel and handbrake lever with period-appropriate components

Paint and Interior Restoration

The Miura’s iconic Luci del Bosco brown bodywork was resprayed to its original brilliance, while the interior leather was recreated in the exact Senape tan shade used in 1972.

“We are proud to have completed a restoration that returns this Miura SV to its original identity and its value over time, according to historical standards that only Lamborghini Polo Storico, as the official custodian of the brand’s heritage, is able to guarantee.”
— Giuliano Cassataro, Head of After Sales, Automobili Lamborghini

Unveiling at Anantara Concorso Roma

The restored Miura SV was unveiled at the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, where Lamborghini also celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Miura. The event featured one of the most famous Miura examples ever made—a 1968 P400 that appeared in the 1969 Michael Caine heist film The Italian Job.

In the movie, the Miura was destroyed in an alpine tunnel, leading many to believe it was lost. However, Lamborghini Polo Storico historians confirmed its survival and restored it in time for the film’s 50th anniversary in 2019.