Lamborghini Miura SV Restored to Perfection After Three Years of Factory Work

The Supercar That Started It All

The Lamborghini Miura isn’t just another classic. It’s the car that set the template for what we now call a supercar. When the Raging Bull brand rolled it out in the 1960s, the mid-engine layout and those unmistakable proportions changed the game. Call it oversimplifying, but it made every other car at that time look ordinary.

That legacy still matters, so a factory restoration isn’t just about making an old car look good. For this 1972 Miura SV, Polo Storico focused on getting every detail right rather than reimagining or updating it. After three years of work, it’s obvious they didn’t take shortcuts.

Rebuilding a Legend, One Detail at a Time

The restored Miura SV showed up for its first public outing at the Anantara Concorso Roma in the heart of Rome. But what really matters here are the details you don’t see at first glance.

When the car landed in Sant’Agata Bolognese in 2023, it was far from original spec. That kicked off a deep dive into production records, and from there, the team either fixed, restored, or rebuilt every part that didn’t match the original build – nearly three years in the making.

Lamborghini Polo Storico brought back the right front fender grilles, handle fins, and rear louvers, all to match the original specs. Even the octagonal center-lock hubs and the unique ‘Bob-type’ exhaust tips, named for test driver Bob Wallace, returned.

Inside, factory features like air-conditioning prep and hazard lights are back, along with a smaller steering wheel and a longer handbrake lever. Getting the colors right took extra effort too: the car now wears Luci del Bosco brown paint with a Senape interior, both matched to the exact shades used in that year.

The end result isn’t just about looks. Polo Storico basically turned back the clock to 1972, with the car now officially certified as historically correct.

Why the Miura Still Matters

This restoration comes at the right moment. The Miura turns 60 this year, and its influence is still obvious. If anything, more brands are looking back to move forward.

At the same event, another Miura – the one from the opening of The Italian Job – won its class. That just shows how deep the Miura runs in car culture. It’s more than a car; it’s part of the story.

There are hints that Lamborghini isn’t finished with the Miura name. Rumor has it a special Revuelto could show up soon, bringing some Miura-inspired design into the hybrid age.

If that happens, expect the same approach as in this restoration: stick to what made the original special, even as you move into new territory. As this Miura SV shows, real perfection takes time, but it’s worth it.