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12/06/2026 10:28 am
The 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV was the final refinement of the Miura which debuted in 1966 and ended in1973.The transverse mounted mid engine 3.9 liter V12 got an extra 30 HP to 380 now giving a top speed of 174 mph. This Bertone bodied offered wider rear fender panels allowed for wider wheels. Missing on the SV, however, were the cute and iconic "eyelashes" surrounding the headlamps. Only 150 SVs were built during a 2 year period, making a restored survivor worth around $4 million.
This AUTOart model requires a microscope to reveal all its detailing and is quite a gem. The final pic shows it next to its track worthy variant, the Jota.
12/06/2026 10:57 am
Great model. I love all the engine detail.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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12/06/2026 11:14 am
12/06/2026 3:26 pm
It has incredible detailing ! I was going to mention those panels Rich along with the windshield wipers…those are unreal for their scale. I find the steering wheel a bit thick along with the shifter shaft although there’s no such model that is ever perfect. Correct me if I’m wrong. I absolutely love these Autoart 1/43s.
Steve
This post was modified 3 days ago by Steve Jacobs
13/06/2026 3:17 am
If you allow me, here I show the yellow version of this little jewell...
I have mixed feelings on that modelcar. Auto Art is maybe the best model maker talking about diecast models. The detailing on this one can be defined as overwhelming. You can spend hours watching it. But when you close all opening parts, This model has not the best Miura 1/43 shape. I think this model is a must have, but, for example, Minichamps has an excellent Miura in 1/43 perfect to suit with this AA and with better shape. Another interesting Miura model in 1/43 is the SVR Jota by Kyosho, with opening parts also -the engine hood-. Also very interesting is the Auto Art Countach also all opening...
Keko Romero Sánchez
Cádiz, Spain
http://kekomovil.blogspot.com
14/06/2026 11:08 am
Here's the AUTOart in orange, which I acquired from Dick Browne (probably a freebie sent to him to review):
The old Solido and Politoys replicas were great for their time, the later even including an operable front fuel filler access panel.
The Kyosho "Jota" is actually a replica of a 1:1 Jota replica. It was built on chassis 3781 for Has Steber. Various replicas of the 'real' Bob Wallace Jota have been made, and I have the Minichamps.
Finally in my Miura sub-collection we have the P400S Millechiodi by Matrix. This was built on a damaged Miura (chassis 4308) reflecting cues from the Jota. In fact, its name means "1000 nails", as evidenced by all the rivets.
