Ultra-rare Lamborghini Miura “S” Up For Auction

An undiscovered iconic Lamborghini Miura “S” given by the shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis to his favourite Greek pop superstar of the 60s and 70s, Stamatis Kokotas, is to be sold at the COYS “True Greats” Christmas auction in London next week on Tuesday December 4th.

One of only 140 produced, the car which was found after laying dormant for decades in a Greek warehouse could sell for up to £370,000. Onassis purchased it in the late 1960’s.

Other important collectors’ cars coming up for sale at this auction include a rare 1934 Riley Imp, estimated at £70,000 to £80,000; a 1938 BMW 328 Roadster, estimated at £400,000 to £500,000, and a second fully restored Lamborghini Miura SV, estimated at £370,000 to £420,000.

Also on offer is a trio of DB Aston Martins – a DB4, DB5 and DB6, and from the estate of the founder editor of Motorsport magazine, Bill Boddy MBE, his 1935 RAC Rally Talbot Darraq tourer estimated at £14,000 to £18,000.

Also featuring in the sale is a beautifully restored Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster estimated at £380,000 to £480,000 and a Jaguar SS100.

The sale also features the Keeler collection of some 1,000 model cars and associated collectibles.

Source [Coys]

 

I'll never understand how anyone can let such a prolific car slip their mind and become abandoned like that.

Such a shame but I guess these barn finds couldn't happen without it.

 

Sadly it didn't reach the reserve at the auction ... unsold.

Did you know the car was actually totally custom built for Onassis ... check out the amazing details on the interior :




Source [LamboCARS]