Long-Lost Lamborghini Miuras Resurface

The World’s First True Supercars Could Fetch $2 Million at Auction

Hidden behind the razor-wire fences of a Los Angeles junkyard, three rare Lamborghini Miuras were recently uncovered after more than four decades of obscurity. Part of the late Rudi Klein’s legendary car collection, these forgotten supercars will be auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s in late October. Collectively, these vintage treasures could fetch upwards of $2 million.

For Lamborghini enthusiasts, the highlight of the auction will be the three restorable examples of the Miura. The iconic supercar designed by Bertone and powered by a V-12 engine is often credited as the world’s first true supercar, however, each of these cars will require significant restoration, because they have been neglected for decades.

The first Miura on offer, lot №303, is a 1968 P400, believed to have been originally owned by Lamborghini engineer and test driver Claudio Zampolli — who later founded the supercar marque Cizeta. Klein acquired the vehicle in 1978, but it has since sat untouched for 46 years, slowly deteriorating in his yard. The car retains its original matching-numbers V-12 engine.

Photo by Patrick Ernzen, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

The second Miura, lot №300, is a 1969 P400 S with chassis №4070. Klein bought the car after it was involved in a traffic…