The amazing story of the Miura SV that Lamborghini bought back for a VIP
- This guy ended up selling his Lamborghini Miura SV back to Lamborghini
- The car was bought for a mystery VIP
- The transaction wasn’t smooth
Published on Jan 08, 2025 at 5:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This American collector and business owner ended up selling his Lamborghini Miura SV back to Lamborghini for a mystery VIP.
He wanted around $2 million for his car, and he eventually did the get the money he wanted.
But the journey wasn’t easy.
The story was nerve-wrecking, but at least it had a happy ending.
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John Temerian of Curated sat down with VinWiki to explain what happened behind the scenes of this wild purchase.
Temerian had a Lamborghini Miura SV, which he knew was worth at least $2 million.
At the time, the world was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Miura SV and the market was hot, with Miuras changing hands for $2 million or more.
Temerian decided to showcase the car at the Quail, a motorsport gathering that takes place every year as part of the Monterey Car Week, and that’s when Lamborghini decided they wanted to buy back the car.
But it wasn’t a smooth and easy transaction, especially at first.
First, Temerian was shocked when, for some reason, the auction was abruptly cut short with a high bid of just $1.5 million.
He then spent a while trying to sell the car, but no one wanted it because the auction drama had made everyone suspicious.
Eventually Lamborghini got in touch and told him they wanted the car for a mystery VIP, who turned out to be Jean Todt, former Scuderia Ferrari team principal and former president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
In the end, Lamborghini even ended up inviting Temerian to Italy to meet with Jean Todt.
The supercar that started it all
The Miura is generally labeled as the world’s first-ever supercar as we know it, and its market value and the stories behind it reflects that.
Ironically, despite being now a 59-year-old car, the first prototype only surfaced recently, and it only appeared in a few movies.
The Italian Job springs to mind.
One thing is for certain: the Miura is an icon, and hardcore car enthusiasts absolutely lose it when they see iterations of it that are, how can we put it, unorthodox.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
