Lamborghini Miura Emerges After 40 Years Inside New York Living Room
A Lamborghini Miura S, one of the most coveted classic supercars in the world, has resurfaced after spending 40 years parked inside a Long Island man's living room.
The unusual discovery was featured in a recent episode of Extreme Detailing on Discovery, hosted by master car detailer and YouTuber Larry Kosilla of AMMO NYC. Kosilla was tipped off by exotic car broker Barrett, who had heard about the Miura but needed to verify the story before making an offer.
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What they found was more than just a rare car. The Miura S is one of only 50 'Series 2' examples built, and just three were finished in the car's distinctive brownish-gold color. The owner, identified only as Paul, bought the Lamborghini for $10,000 in the 1970s and later brought it into his house through the garage. A wall was then built behind it, effectively sealing the car inside.
The car remained untouched for decades, preserved alongside its original manuals and service records. While the passenger seat showed damage and many rubber bushings had deteriorated, Kosilla found the gauges intact and confirmed the original paintwork. The engine and chassis numbers also matched, an important detail for collectors.
Barrett eventually purchased the Miura for more than $1 million — a sum far exceeding the value of the house it had been stored in. Extracting the car required partial demolition of the wall, removal of an air-conditioning unit, and clearing several other vehicles from the garage.
Once freed, the Miura rolled out under its own weight for the first time in four decades. Experts say its long-term indoor storage may have spared it from corrosion, making it a prime candidate for restoration.
The Miura will now likely see daylight — and perhaps the open road — for the first time in generations.
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