Coys Auction - Légende et Passion

Espace Fontvielle
Monaco

On View:
Friday 9th May 2008 12:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10th May 2008 from 10:00

Sale:

Saturday 10th May 2008
Collectors' Items 14.30
Motor Cars at 15.00

Admission by catalogue only - admits two.

The Monaco Grand Prix Weekend of 1966 holds a special place in the hearts of Lamborghini enthusiasts. It was only a couple of weeks after the surprise presentation of the new and revolutionary Miura at the Geneva Motor Show, where it had created a considerable stir amongst the public. Ferruccio Lamborghini had always had a knack for shrewd marketing and publicity, and at Monaco he pulled off one of his greatest coups. It was one of the most important weekends of the jet-set season, and as always Lamborghini had reservations in the best hotels and clubs in town.

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