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Lamborghini Miura: The Supercar That Started It All
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector The Lamborghini Miura, widely regarded as the world's first true supercar, changed the trajectory of high-performance automotive design when it debuted in 1966. With only 764 units built between 1966 and 1973, the Miura was a groundbreaking machine that combined bold engineering, head-turning design and raw power. The car redefined the modern performance vehicle and set the stage for future Lamborghini models such as the Murciélago and Aventador. But the Miura was more than a beautiful, fast car. Its development story — and the legacy it launched — helped shape Lamborghini's identity. Here are five lesser-known facts about the iconic Miura. Mid-engine origins The Miura was Lamborghini's first mid-engine road car, a configuration now standard for most supercars. Ferruccio Lamborghini initially opposed the idea, considering it impractical for street use. But a team of engineers, working after hours without his approval, secretly developed the prototype known as the P400. They fit a transversely mounted 3.9-liter V-12 engine into the chassis — an unprecedented move in road cars at the time. When the prototype was rushed to the 1966 Geneva Motor Show, a minor problem surfaced: the engine cover wouldn't stay shut. The solution? Weights were added to keep it closed for the reveal. A chassis captures attention Before its full debut, Lamborghini showcased the Miura's bare chassis at the 1965 Turin Auto Show. The public mistook it for a race car, which generated buzz and cemented its performance image before the bodywork was even unveiled. While Giorgetto Giugiaro contributed to the concept's early design, it was Marcello Gandini of Bertone who styled the final Miura — a masterpiece of flowing curves, hidden headlights and low-slung proportions that made the car appear fast even when parked. A cultural icon Though not Lamborghini's first car — that honor belongs to the 350 GT — the Miura was the first to gain worldwide acclaim. By the early 1970s, it had become a pop culture symbol. Jazz legend Miles Davis and rocker Rod Stewart were known owners. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen reportedly used a recording of his Miura's engine as the intro to the song 'Panama.' And in the 1969 film The Italian Job, the Miura's appearance in the opening scene helped solidify its place in cinema and automotive history. A name with muscle The Miura name is derived from one of Spain's most aggressive breeds of fighting bulls — a fitting title for a car that defined strength, speed and defiance. The name also influenced Lamborghini's now-famous raging bull logo and its naming tradition. From the Diablo to the Aventador, many Lamborghini models have drawn names from the world of bullfighting, a practice that began with the Miura. A legacy still charging Before the Miura, Lamborghini model names were numeric and technical. Afterward, the brand embraced symbolism, passion and power. The Miura sparked this transformation and set the tone for the company's bold identity. More than half a century after its debut, the Miura remains one of the most admired sports cars ever made. Its influence continues to resonate — in design studios, on racetracks and among collectors around the world. The Miura wasn't just a car. It was a revolution. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
Norris has revealed how he will celebrate if he wins in Monaco NORR BLIMEY Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his multi-million collection of luxury motors. The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' Norris also owns a McLaren 765LT Spider, P1 and Senna which he has jazzed up with his own tweaks. The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal Max Verstappen — as he focuses on becoming world champion. He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious in Monaco, saying: 'I haven't had a big night out in Monaco for a long time. It's a place where everyone dreams of winning so we'll wait and see.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. READ MORE IN F1 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. Most read in Motorsport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious 6
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
10 of the most valuable Matchbox cars you might own, including one worth £3,380
But did you know your Matchbox car or one owned by your child or grandchild could be worth hundreds or thousands of pounds? The die-cast models were first launched by Lesney Products back in 1953, taking their name from the boxes in which they were sold, and they have been turning carpets into racetracks ever since. The Matchbox brand has been owned by the toy giant Mattel since 1997 and is still going strong, but vintage models in good condition and in their original boxes are hugely collectable and can sell for huge amounts. The most valuable models ever sold include the one-off Major Quarry Truck, which fetched $15,000 in 2010, and the 1961 Light Brown Magirus Deutz Crane, which went for $10,000 at auction in the noughties. But some slightly less rare Matchbox vehicles, which could be lurking in your toybox or hidden in the attic, have fetched similarly eye-watering prices in recent months. Below are the nine most valuable Matchbox cars sold on eBay so far this year, all worth at least £500, and one which went for more than £2,000 at auction in November 2024. We've only included Matchbox vehicles sold as individual items on eBay in our list and we've excluded sales of the packaging alone, which can also be hugely valuable, and Hot Wheels and Dinky Toys cars. Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Bronze Lamborghini Miura This bronze Matchbox Superfast No 33 Lamborghini Miura with a red interior sold for £500 on eBay in March 2025 | vintage-toys-a-trip-down-memory-lane/eBay Photo: vintage-toys-a-trip-down-memory-lane/eBay Photo Sales 2 . Low Loader - £510 This Matchbox Moko Lesney Boxed No 27a Low Loader sold for £510 on eBay in February 2025 | stewart_scotland/eBay Photo: stewart_scotland/eBay Photo Sales 3 . Mobile Home - £560 This forest green Matchbox Superfast 54 Mobile Home pre-production model, in mint condition, sold for £560 on eBay in March 2025 | amazingmatchbox/eBay Photo: amazingmatchbox/eBay Photo Sales 4 . Lamborghini Miura - £581 This metallic green Matchbox Lamborghini Miura with a golden base sold for £581 on eBay in March 2025 | rockertron-toys/eBay Photo: rockertron-toys/eBay Photo Sales Related topics: MemoriesNostalgiaEbayBoostMoney
Scotsman
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scotsman
10 of the most valuable Matchbox cars you might own, including one worth £3,380
But did you know your Matchbox car or one owned by your child or grandchild could be worth hundreds or thousands of pounds? The die-cast models were first launched by Lesney Products back in 1953, taking their name from the boxes in which they were sold, and they have been turning carpets into racetracks ever since. The Matchbox brand has been owned by the toy giant Mattel since 1997 and is still going strong, but vintage models in good condition and in their original boxes are hugely collectable and can sell for huge amounts. The most valuable models ever sold include the one-off Major Quarry Truck, which fetched $15,000 in 2010, and the 1961 Light Brown Magirus Deutz Crane, which went for $10,000 at auction in the noughties. But some slightly less rare Matchbox vehicles, which could be lurking in your toybox or hidden in the attic, have fetched similarly eye-watering prices in recent months. Below are the nine most valuable Matchbox cars sold on eBay so far this year, all worth at least £500, and one which went for more than £2,000 at auction in November 2024. We've only included Matchbox vehicles sold as individual items on eBay in our list and we've excluded sales of the packaging alone, which can also be hugely valuable, and Hot Wheels and Dinky Toys cars. Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers. 1 . Bronze Lamborghini Miura This bronze Matchbox Superfast No 33 Lamborghini Miura with a red interior sold for £500 on eBay in March 2025 | vintage-toys-a-trip-down-memory-lane/eBay Photo: vintage-toys-a-trip-down-memory-lane/eBay Photo Sales 2 . Low Loader - £510 This Matchbox Moko Lesney Boxed No 27a Low Loader sold for £510 on eBay in February 2025 | stewart_scotland/eBay Photo: stewart_scotland/eBay Photo Sales 3 . Mobile Home - £560 This forest green Matchbox Superfast 54 Mobile Home pre-production model, in mint condition, sold for £560 on eBay in March 2025 | amazingmatchbox/eBay Photo: amazingmatchbox/eBay Photo Sales 4 . Lamborghini Miura - £581 This metallic green Matchbox Lamborghini Miura with a golden base sold for £581 on eBay in March 2025 | rockertron-toys/eBay Photo: rockertron-toys/eBay Photo Sales Related topics: MemoriesNostalgiaEbayBoostMoney
