by The legendary supercar now has a rich brown shade called Luci del Bosco
Time has a way of softening even the sharpest automotive icons, but some designs completely resist this. For three years, Lamborghini’s Polo Storico restoration department worked on an original 1972 Miura SV, and the results have been stunning. The finished car, presented last weekend at the Anantara Concorso Roma event in Italy, proves that even after decades, the Miura remains one of the most beautiful cars ever created.
Restoration to original condition
Lamborghini reports that this Miura SV arrived at headquarters at the end of 2023 “in a configuration that did not match the original specifications.” Although images of the car before restoration have not been released, it is safe to assume it had seen better days.
To return the car to its original appearance, Lamborghini completely disassembled it and repainted it in a rich brown shade called Luci del Bosco. Brown colors that truly suit cars are rare, but this one surprisingly easily accentuates the Miura’s lines. The look is complemented by original gold-finished wheels, as well as matching gold sill plates.
Lamborghini at its best
Since the car was worked on by Lamborghini itself, rather than a third-party firm, the company left no stone unturned in breathing new life into it. The front wing grilles were restored, as were the louvers over the rear window.
As for the interior, it was also meticulously restored by the Polo Storico team and is now dominated by a beige upholstery shade known as Senape. Lamborghini had to consult its archives to obtain the perfect shade used in 1972 for the Miura SV, noting that this color has evolved over time through various Lamborghini models.
Trio of cars at the concours
In addition to the restored Miura SV, Lamborghini also exhibited three cars at the concours. The lineup included two Countach 25th Anniversary models and the Miura P400 that appeared in the opening scene of the 1969 film “The Italian Job.” It was this car, restored by Polo Storico in 2019, that took first place in Class XIV, dedicated to 1970s sports grand tourers.
The restoration of historical models like the Miura SV demonstrates not only Lamborghini’s technical mastery but also its deep respect for its own heritage. Every detail, from the unique brown body shade to the archival beige interior, emphasizes how carefully the manufacturer approaches preserving authenticity. The victory of the “Italian” Miura P400 at Concorso Roma further confirms that classic Lamborghini models remain not only collectibles but also competitive participants in prestigious automotive exhibitions, preserving their cultural and historical value for future generations.
