A duo of landmark Lamborghinis, a 1969 Miura P400 S Coupé, and a 1981 Countach LP400 S Coupé, both offered from long-term ownership by the same family, will bring a little ‘dolce vita’ to the Bonhams Bond Street Sale, the finale of the Bonhams Collector Car Calendar on 16 December in London.
Leading the charge is the Miura, Lamborghini’s distinctive first mid-engine sports model which put the Italian firm on the map as a luxury sports car maker. This matching numbers, right-hand drive car with striking red and gold livery, has covered 14,500 miles from new. It is offered from long-term ownership, having been acquired by a respected Sheffield-based classic car dealer in 1995. It has an estimate of £900,000-1,200,000 with No Reserve.
Its successor Countach is the essence of a 1970s supercar, its flamboyant wedge-shape with the instantly recognisable scissor doors, also designed by the Miura’s creator Gandini, appealing to owners such as rock star Rod Stewart. This left-hand drive 1981 ‘S’ version is powered by the Miura’s 4.0-litre engine, with the optional V-shape spoiler and ‘telephone dial’ wheels.
Owned by the same late custodian as the Miura since 1985, this left-hand drive Countach is another low-mileage car, having covered 6,200kms from new. It has an estimate of £280,000-340,000, also at No Reserve.
“Bonhams is honoured to have been entrusted by the late owner’s family to present and offer these beautifully preserved supercars.”
Sholto Gilbertson, International Senior Specialist, Bonhams Collector Cars