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Automobili S.p.A. Lamborghini PoloStorico celebrates Miura 50 anniversary at Amelia Island with restored Miura SV 1971 Geneva show car

Communication Sant’Agata Bolognese, 11 March 2016 – The original Lamborghini Miura SV Gerald Kahlke Phone number +39 051 6817711 shown at in 1971 has been the subject of more than a [email protected] year’s restoration by Lamborghini PoloStorico, and is presented as a finished project at the Amelia Island concours event (USA) from 10 to 13 March. Press Office - Italy and Southern Europe Clara Magnanini Phone number +39 051 6817711 The Lamborghini Miura SV (Super Veloce), chassis #4846, was the pre- [email protected] production model for subsequent Miura SV production. Unveiled at the 1971 Press Office – Squadra Corse Geneva motor show on Bertone’s stand (while Lamborghini showed its new Chiara Sandoni Countach), the car was truly a one-off, carrying over parts from the previous Phone number +39 051 6817711 Miura S and introducing new features that would be seen on later SVs. [email protected]

Press Office – Events and Lamborghini PoloStorico was appointed a year ago to fully restore chassis Collezione #4846 to its perfect original state. The subject of exhaustive research, each Rita Passerini Phone number +39 051 6817711 detail of the Geneva show car has been respected rather than adopting later [email protected] production SV parts. Press Office - UK and Middle East Shown in metallic green Verde Metallizata with tan leather, the restoration of Juliet Jarvis Phone number +44 (0) 7733 224774 #4846 by PoloStorico has included a complete restrip of the chassis and [email protected] . Using photos and other archived historic documentation, every panel on the Miura has been returned to its original lines and angles and, following Press Office - North and South America Kevin Fisher the original production sheet and records held by Automobili Lamborghini, Phone number +1-323-556-8853 every component restored or replaced. Expert Lamborghini craftsmanship [email protected] and original Lamborghini parts have been used throughout, from bodywork Press Office – APAC and China to repainting the car in its original color, refurbishing the interior and Julie Taieb-Doutriaux Phone number + 86 139 1124 4757 overhauling the engine. [email protected]

“This is a very important car, not only for its place in history as the Geneva show car and the forerunner of future Miura SV models built, but as the first completed project of Lamborghini PoloStorico,” said Enrico Maffeo, Head of PoloStorico. “We are delighted to be able, with the consent of the owner, to show this car for the first time in its perfectly restored state, at the important Amelia Island event.

“This is the year in which the Lamborghini Miura celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. This car not only illustrates the iconic appeal of the Miura, widely acknowledged as the forerunner of modern super sports models, but is also a perfect example of the expertise available in Lamborghini PoloStorico in providing the most authentic Lamborghini restorations.”

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Lamborghini PoloStorico officially opened in spring 2015, supporting historic models and Lamborghini’s heritage through four main areas: restoration of historic Lamborghini models; archive management; original Lamborghini spare parts for which around 70% of the historic car parc is covered; and official certification of Lamborghini historic cars.

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is headquartered in Sant’Agata Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy. The Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4, which made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014, the Huracán Spyder and 2WD version of 2015 are the successors to the iconic Gallardo, and with their innovative technology and exceptional performance, they redefine the driving experience for luxury super sports cars. The Coupé and Roadster versions of the Aventador LP 700-4, along with the Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce and Superveloce Roadster, represent a new benchmark in the world of V12 luxury super sports cars. With 135 dealerships throughout the world, in half a century Automobili Lamborghini has created a continuous series of dream cars, including the 350 GT, Miura, Espada, Countach, Diablo, Murciélago, as well as limited editions including the Reventón, Sesto Elemento, Aventador J and the Centenario. The Veneno Coupé, Egoista and Veneno Roadster were produced to celebrate the company's 50 th anniversary in 2013.

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