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233) Chassis-Nummer: 3637

Motoren-Nummer: 2157

Auslieferungsdatum: 19.07.1968

Auslieferung an: Lamborghini Concessionaires (London)

Original-Farbe: Bianco

Interieur: pelle rossa

erster Besitzer: Prinz Abdul Elah Seoud (Kennzeichen 020GH?)

weitere Besitzer: Williams (England); Scheich Moubarak Al Sabah (Kuwait)

Auktion: Broad Arrow, Monterey 2025, Schätzpreis 2 bis 2,4 Millionen Dollar. Mit diesen Informationen: «The car’s Original Configuration document from Lamborghini Polo Storico confirms that chassis 3637 was completed by the Sant’Agata factory on 19 July 1968 as a reinforced-chassis, Series II example, finished in the striking combination of Bianco (White) with a sumptuous Rosso (Red) leather interior. Its factory options are identified as follows: large wheels, Koni shock absorbers, orange front indicators, White side mirrors (not mounted), radio and cassette with electronic antenna, and seat belts. Bearing engine number 2157 and Bertone body number 333, factory records document the car’s delivery to Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd., the marque’s official U.K. representative formerly known as R.A. Woolsgrove, located on Alie Street in London’s East End. The Miura’s first owner was His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Elah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia—son of King Saud and a passionate connoisseur of exotic sports cars—who maintained residences in both Riyadh and London, underscoring the Miura’s immediate status as the ultimate automotive trophy among the global aristocracy. A copy of an original delivery letter from Lamborghini Concessionaires Ltd. invoiced to Beirut, Lebanon, details chassis 3637’s delivery and fascinating original specifications, which included a “special modified 380 BHP” engine. The Lamborghini Miura Register by Simon Kidston notes that the Miura was purchased by Prince Abdul Elah after a “10-percent diplomatic discount” for a total price when new of $12,150. His research also indicates that upon its delivery to the U.K., the car was likely displayed on the Lamborghini GB stand at the Earl’s Court show in October 1968 and later featured in The Sandie Shaw Supplement television program. According to research conducted by Lamborghini historian Olivier Nameche, chassis 3637 was registered in the U.K. with the plate “020 GH” during the Prince’s ownership. By the mid-1980s, the Miura had passed to a Mr. Williams, who retained the Miura in the U.K. for several decades. Mr. Williams parted with the car in 2007, at which point it was exported to Kuwait. There, chassis 3637 became part of the respected car collection of Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the former Prime Minister of Kuwait, who cherished his Miura until his passing in September 2024. During his ownership, the Miura underwent its only major restoration. Nameche’s research indicates that a full restoration was initiated in 2018, meticulously refinishing the car in its original Bianco over Rosso specification. Following completion of this exquisite restoration, chassis 3637 was imported to the United States in preparation for the sale, where it now presents in superb, fully sorted condition».