Lamborghini Miura SV Brown Restoration Debuts in Rome

A concours lawn in central Rome isn't short of spectacle, but this might be the most unexpected showstopper of the year.

A freshly restored Lamborghini Miura SV, finished in a deep brown hue, quietly stole attention at the inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma.

Held in the cobbled surroundings of Centro Storico, the event brought together some of Europe's most valuable classics under the banner of "La Dolce Vita delle Automobili".

Yet it was Lamborghini itself that delivered one of the most talked-about entries. Its factory-restored Miura SV arrived following a meticulous three-year programme led by the firm's Polo Storico division, tasked with preserving and authenticating historic models.

The headline detail is the colour. Officially named Luci del Bosco, this rich brown isn't something you'd typically associate with a Miura, but it suits the car's low-slung curves remarkably well.

Lamborghini Miura SV

Polo Storico went to unusual lengths to ensure authenticity, researching period-correct paint formulations to match the exact 1972 specification.

The result is a finish that feels both distinctive and historically precise, rather than a modern reinterpretation.

Lamborghini Miura SV

Inside, the cabin has been retrimmed in 'Senape' — a mustard tone that complements the exterior more convincingly than you might expect.

Beyond aesthetics, the restoration returned several details to factory-correct condition, including the extended handbrake, smaller steering wheel and period hazard warning system.

Externally, subtle elements such as the front grilles, door-handle fins and centre-lock hubs were all brought back to original specification, while the distinctive 'Bob-type' exhaust tips — named after Miura development driver Bob Wallace — complete the period look.

Lamborghini Miura SV

Events like this often celebrate the rare and the valuable, but also the stories behind them.

That theme continued with the overall Best in Show winner: a 1932 Maserati V4 Sport Zagato.

Its survival is as remarkable as its engineering, having been dismantled during the Second World War by a Dutch owner who hid its V16 engine in his bedroom to keep it safe.

For UK enthusiasts, the Miura's appearance is a reminder that heritage departments are becoming increasingly vital in preserving automotive history — and occasionally, in challenging what we think these icons should look like.