The Lamborghini Miura Is Still Untamed
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- “I think it’s the car that put Lamborghini on the map,” says Dennis Varni, and we’d have to agree.
Owner of a stunning Miura P400 S since 1979, Varni is an enthusiast with varied tastes, from Bonneville Salt Flats racers to a Fiat Topolino. But the Miura…the Miura is in a league of its own. It’s also something that he’d lusted after since he first laid eyes upon one.
“These things were $19,000 new in those days, and I’d just bought a house with my wife for $11,000 in 1966, and I said, ‘I’ll never be able to own one of these’.”
But less than a decade later, he did. And as a long-time owner who was originally into hot rods, he’s enjoyed how the car has opened his eyes into a world of European sports cars.
“The most redeeming thing about the Miura would be the fact that there’s only so many of them. it’s highly collectable, it’s exciting, because it’s unusual, it’s small, it’s exotic-it’s still exotic today. And it was significant in its styling.”
“I hope I get to stay around a long time, and play with all my toys, and then when I go someone else will have them,” he says. With a vast appreciation for all things automobile, we hope that Varni continues to enjoy his beloved Miura for a long time to come
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This is a guy which deserves Miura.
no, he do not deserve a Miura. As far he do not known why Ferruccio Lamborghini made this car he cannot deserve it. Lamborghini was having a Ferrari and he have had troubles withe the gear box. has he was a hell of mechanic he went to Enzo Ferrari and told him how to solve the gearbox issues. Ferrari replied to him:" you make your tractors that I make my supercars " he went back home pissed off " I went there to help him and he treated me so bad, I bought his car, waf. tomorrow I show him. we will do our cars" "we need a logo, Ferrari has a rampant horse, I need more power, I put a bull. if you are one of the luckiest man to have a Miura you must know the history behind it. You must know the pride of a man, you must know the reason why this real female is one of the most beautiful car ever done.
who
put it like this, I own Guernica of Picasso and I tell you that it represent a herd of cows killing ugly deformed women's. Do I deserve to own it? 🤣😂
@@stefanofacco7597
He does know the story. Every car enthusiast in the world knows the story. Aren't you tired of repeating the story? And so is he.
@@stefanofacco7597 I disagree. In my opinion it is all about the love for such a car. And one can feel his love. I am pretty sure he knows the story behind the Miura, as everybody knows it. He just comprehended it vaguely.
LOL I was thinking the whole time “glad the guy could finally own a muira,” then you see his collection.
HOLY SHIT LOL
Yes he does deserve it. He worked hard for it, does the maintenance himself and actually drives it. This Miura doesn't get stranded in some oil sheiks collection, we actually get to see it drive.
Anyone know what he does for a living?
🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑 I'm thinking ,he is pure cx he just bought house for 12 thousand,and the care wos 90 and same day find on in the area and he bought.and the collection comes alonge .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@gjinigozhda748 wut
this guys garage needs it's own video
khan brah each of his cars needs it own video ☺
This video needs its own video
Witty TH-cam name This comment needs its own video.
***** this thread of comments deserves a video about the making of the the videos for these comments. then a documentary about the garage.
+zhbroder I concur! It'd be way more interesting than all these car-themed Petrolicious videos.
"You don't need a radio, you just listen to the motor"...amen brother
He'll Yeh amen 🙏 to that
The symphony of pistons
Absolutely ole chap 👌😎🇬🇧
If you listen to Panama by Van Halen, you can listen to the motor on the radio 😂
.Absolutely not in the league with the Miura but I bought a '91 NSX in '15. Never turned the radio on after the first day
“You don’t need a radio, you just listen to the motor sound.”
You wouldn't be able to hear a radio :D
Yep
Utterly gorgeous. Has to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
That is a man with impeccable taste.
I can feel this mans passion for cars. What a life.
It feels so much more special to see a Miura than to see an Aventador. The Aventador is certainly much more outrageous, but seeing a Miura feels like a special occasion.
Second that. The Aventador is a terrific stealth-bomber of a car and is objectively better in every possible way; but the Miura... phwoar. Those curves invite no competition. Among the prettiest cars of all time.
Can't beat Patient Zero. And this is the first iconic Lambo. Designed by a bunch of 22 yr old engineers on purpose to make sure he was not tainted by history and their designs.
It's the most "Ferrari looking" Lamborghini. Which is why I love it. Soft, gracious, beautiful curves. Instead of intense lines like you're accustomed to seeing on Lamborghinis.
Exactly
Sooo trueeee
ive just discovered this channel, and i cant stop watching, video after video, theyre captivating, theyve just nailed the portrayal of the passion that we all feel for these cars. almost emotional
My love for the Miura is almost painful. It's just the best looking and sounding car ever made.
I so want to own one of these but realistically that probably won't happen.
Thankfully there are the owners like you that very graciously share them with the world.
Thanks for feeding my obsession.
Luv and Peace.
never say never bruh
everything is achievable as long as you REALLY want it.
pm me, i might have something interesting for you that might help you to achieve your goal.
I saw my first one in real life yesterday. It was painful. This one had recessed headlights, but not a Jota. Why mess with a classic?
@3:31 that's why
Ian Edmonds ,: one day
I loved that piece. A genuine sense of passion, beautifully filmed, two things that are entirely missing from most TH-cam automotive channels where boys feign an understanding of what it’s truly like to love the thing that, above else, brings us freedom to explore the world around us. It’s not about horsepower or torque, it’s about the desire to be taken somewhere new in something special. £1000 or £1,000,000, it doesn’t matter. Much more please.
Petrolicious, your footage finally has done justice to the Miura
***** The one and only "Jota" went destroyed in an accident. The others jotas are only replicas based on the SV version.
+555 Gear Absolutely agree
Right on
+555 Gear Absolutely, spot on... My thoughts ! Great job Petrolicious !
a friend of mine went to sant agata - the italian home of lamborghini, and got the ORIGINAL jota plans and built his own exactly as the original based on an sv i believe?
cost him near on 2million to create, but he made it and it bears the registration 10ta (jota).
'respect.', piet.
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x
This is undoubtably the most beautiful car ever. I remember the first time I saw one parked and I’ll never forget it. I must have been like 14 years old. To this day it is still my favorite car I’d wish to own.
This man has truly lived.
quite simply the most beautiful car ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Damn looking Lamborghini of all time.
Agreed
Nope,...
Best Damn looking CAR of all time! :)
Well-spoken, tasteful and passionate. What a man, and what a collection. Superb, enjoy those beautiful cars sir
Italian design in the previous century was something unbelievable! Please, bring back that country to what it used to be!
@@eem5097 sadly yes
Italian here, born and raised, what fucked us over was actually heavy industrialisation and capitalism that killed the “art and craft” part of our manufacture and style in order to boost productivity and cheap labour. Black people have nothing to do with it. Take off your bullshit goggles
salvini can do that...
eem 🤦♂️
If italians of today had only the half of the "pride" and respect for our culture that have the so called "third world" people living here we will still be the 4th or 5th wealthy country in the world !
@@davidec.4021 Non-white immigration and rampant capitalism are two sides of the same issue.
A true Italian race car...what a thrill this must be to drive a Miura!!!
This man is living the life...
Andrew Nguyen been living the life lol
this video helps me cope with my depression - thank you petrolicious!
seems a good guy, humble, quote "when im gone somebody else can have them" great outlook on life and death.
And watch as some asshole gets the miura first just to increase the price to the millions so we'll never get to own it and the miura will be nothing but a rusted up barn find/garage queen.
@@黒キツネ-九零二一零 You're a real glass is empty guy.
@@deaddoll1361 it's sad but really true
Absolutely gorgeous. There's something about Italian design that just can't be matched elsewhere.
To me, this is the truest - is there is such a thing - supercar. Simply breathtaking in any single way!
*****
I fully agree.
+Scott Rikkard Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin and many others still make v12's ya dingus...
***** Yeah I agree. Somehow the Aventador gives me the same sort of chills as the Miura does. It's alot back to basics. 750 hp V12, no turbo. And the design is breathtaking. I think the Aventador is the coolest car they ever made after the Miura.
+Scott Rikkard After the Miura the Espada defines coolness. While the Countach is a cool and futuristic design, its a pretty useless car by any standard, so you might as well look at a race car instead or a concept car. The Miura and the other early Lamborghinis are built to be used as daily drivers, which the Ferraris really weren't and thats why you have Lamborghini sport cars....
+Zephyr751 Best stick to your german footballer, fanboy videos Fritz, and keep your opinions to yourself. If you don't like the Lamborghini marque, why watch the video? You're a plumb.
“You don’t need a radio, you just listen to the motor sound.”......these are the wise words from an enthusiast....my heart is melting
It looks slammed from the factory, very nice. One of my top five best looking cars.
Christian Augustin I thought i was the only one that noticed lol
+Christian Augustin Yeah, particularly the rear. But I think that was common in those days (to have the rear end sit slightly lower than the front).
+Stephen R It's because the Miura is rear-heavy. The gas tank is over the front wheels, so when it gets close to empty, there's almost no weight in the front, which leads to horrendous oversteer. Call it "character".
***** Why not, but then surely they can adjust the dampers/springs. I don't really see that as a valid reason
It's looks like a Pontiac, that's what it looks like
The Miura was waay ahead of its time - and its styling hasn't dated one iota.. always the sign that it was "right" first time. There's not a line in that car I would change - those beautifully sinuous flowing lines will never be equalled, let alone bettered. You would never guess from looking at it that it's almost 50 years old.
Dennis Varni - what can I say - thanks for making this superb video.. The closest I'll ever get to a Miura. It's great to see an owner of such a classic showing such love and enthusiasm for his car.. and driving it with such pleasure. Well done Dennis!
I had a similar experience when I finally acquired a classic motorcycle I'd been searching for for almost 10 years.. I used to wander out to my garage at 6am in my pyjamas with a coffee - just to look at it.. I'm sure that Dennis did/does much the same with his Miura.. and who could blame him?
Subtle use of the word 'Iota' there!
wow...what a car ,what a cool guy...what a collection...insane..
The sound between 2:45 and 2:55 is absolutely mesmerizing! I can only imagine in my mind what it was like when a Miura drove by in the 60’s
best car channel on youtube.
kapquarfa Hands Down, Giving The Respect to each car in its own way. Just the way it should be
I want to be Varni when I grow up lol thanks for sharing I had the same reaction when I saw my first Miura I was hooked.
Damn, this guys loaded
Dee Jay "Varni, president and an owner of Green Valley Disposal, lives in a large Victorian house in Los Gatos, Calif. In back, there's a 3,500-square-foot, three-story garage that houses his collections. In it, there are a dozen or so vehicles, ranging from roadsters to race cars to motorcycles to a big bus that used to take tourists around Yellowstone." articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-11-19/travel/9511190066_1_hood-ornaments-great-race-car-care-products
Mike Keller Funny. As a kid growing up my parents said to me you had better go to college or you will be a "garbage man". Well, I know of a "garbage man" in the twin cities (MPLS, St. Paul, MN) who has a stable full of cars too.
Wish I would have become a "garbage man" GRIN.
Oh well, at least I have ONE muscle car that is a nice driver.
Bob S :) Big difference between being the garbage man and being the owner.
Bob S Even garbage men make good money. Well, at least where I live they do.
Jai Courvoisier Why? So that you can have a turn? Damn, you just got burned...
Love the channel. Love the cars. And most of all I love that the owners aren't afraid of driving them and just keeping them inside in a vacuum. These cars are meant to be driven and enjoyed.
This editing, your cinematography, fucking fantastic.
Holy shit! this is literally one of the most brilliantly maintained cars
Such beauties.
Your collection is nothing short of a masterpiece! You've got our respect, Sir.
2:37 only 7890 miles on the odometer
I thought the Lamborghini story was about Furruccio Lamborghini being tired of his Ferrari's breaking down. After speaking to Enzo about the issue, Enzo attempted to undermine and belittle his comments by saying he was 'only a tractor manufacture'. In hindsight you've got to thank Enzo for putting his foot in his mouth, as we'd probably never have had Lamborghini!
Yeah, I think Enzo called him a peasant.
ironically, since the 70s Lamborghini made much more interesting cars.
***** No It wasn't that the cars broke down, the clutches didn't last long. After Enzo was rude to him, (I think he told him to learn how to drive properly), Lamborghini went back to his factory, and pulled the clutch out, (it was a standard Borg & Beck clutch), he replaced it with the heavy duty version, and never had any more problems.
He also said that the profit margin on a sportscar was three times that of a Tractor.
truantray I'm sorry but I disagree. I much prefer 90's-present Ferraris to 90's-present Lamborghinis.
Seige CJ I came looking for this to see if I was correct or not. I found it, and I wouldn't have written it better.
One of the most beautiful cars I have ever seen. Wunderbar.
My favorite Lamborghini ever made! It's a work of art. A masterpiece.
i had one, and it´s not fun.
@@Zapzarap1001 how so?
So passionate. Love the series with those owners only talking about their passion on their hobbies and toys, not judging them from a "how much it worth now" persepective.
Leno better hope this guy never starts his own garage video series.
He's probably good friends with Leno, by now.
Leno is amateur hour.
If Jay had only a candy apply red wheelchair,you know it would be hot rodded and the guy in it would be keeping us in stitches.. He's bright,articulate,a guys guy,willing to put himself down,but always ready to uplift a guest . We the peanut gallery are fortunate to have Jay in our court .
There's always room at the top for another great act!
beautiful , best Miura footage I've seen
Oh my lord this guys garage is simply stunning! I would spend all my time in there and I bet he does! Talk about priceless automobiles!
"Styling is significant" is a massive understatement. Some people consider it the most beautiful car ever.
Let's say "most of people"
@@doctordoom02 I've always thought the Miura and Alfa 33 Stradale. Could never choose which
@@TheBlaert I'll add the ferrrari 246 to that Trinity.
And the 60s fiat 500! 😁
marcello gandini, who is the designer of this car, thinks miura is definetely a ugly car 🤣🤣
he has never liked his creation
@@TheBlaert Ask me to choose between the aesthetics of those two, and I choose the Stradale. No-one would ever dismiss it if it had the 3 litre V12 endurance racing engine....
With 'only' 2 litres and 230 bhp pushing 700kg, it was as fast as anyone could actually use. Top speed of 160mph and 0-60 in less than 6 seconds was wildly fast in the late '60s
The cinematography, along with the Miura, is just simply beautiful. Great work!
That side profile is hard to describe in words. So organic and effortlessly elegant. Every line is perfect, nothing is out of place.
The Miura is my absolute dream car and in my opinion one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
This is one of my fave vids of all time.
What a car. What a collection. Just... wow.
This is the pinnacle of petrolicious videos, before getting all commercial. Just so happens to be the one about my fav car. Great owner and description of why old European cars are so great.
I am simple man. I see Miura I press like.
With out a doubt the most Beautiful Car ever made, and the sound of that V-12 is Intoxicating.
That smile he made at the end of the video just shows how much he loves driving that and his other cars... Not everyone can relate to that feeling... Exquisite and absolutely beautiful piece of art, and probably a blast to drive.
One of the most beautiful cars ever built.....PERIOD.
I had the amazing experience of riding in one of these today. I will never be able to un-hear that beautiful sound
Beautiful car, remember my older brother having a Scalextric model of this car when I was a kid back in the 70s. Remember being fascinated by it and wondering what the hell it was.
Lucky man and amazing car collection!
Flagged this video for sexual content
Lamborghini Miura so needs a money shot.
LOL
bman4099 as you should.
I had a Boner watching it and hearing the Sound !!!! .... very sexual content, I feel offended *lol*
XXX
One of the most sublime automobiles ever made. and what a home this one has found. Good of you, Mr. Varni!
does anyone know if he has a daughter, or granddaughter to marry?
@joe jitsu
lol joe, you were tempted though ;)
@joe jitsu But you thought about it!!!...lol...
I don't know about that but, I have it on good authority that Lamborghini has granddaughter that is equally as beautiful as this car. So Since we are screen dreaming might as well aim high right ? never know one of these days you might hit the bulls eye and driving around in car with raging bull on the bonnet .
women dont marry down
Oberndorfer Yeah they do. Especially if they were born into money they might have other priorities then who has the fattest wallet .
Money might be a sign of status but it is not the only one and certainly not the classiest. So maybe it ait good idea to make sweeping statements based on data from a time when most opportunities open to women were being a housewife teacher or a nurse.
I was going to quote a phrase from the video but, it's the whole video that I love! Thanks!
congrats, in my opinion, Miura, Dino, the most beautiful cars in the world
+Goldtop `54 blues 100% Agree! Throw in the classic, 1980s BMW 6 Series, and you have my top 3!
Totally agree✔️
I will add also ferrari 250 gto.
'after ww2
I'd have the 250 gto, f40, Aston Martin db5, db4 zagato, jaguar e type
This is my ULTIMATE DREAM CAR...i love his passion for not only hos Mirua..but his whole collection.
It was a pleasure to watch !
The Miura was my first love and the Dino my second. This man has it all and good luck to him he had probably worked very hard following his passion. I have great admiration for him, his collection and his achievements. If I had my time again I think I would follow a similar path. Great video and story thanks.
he said it was significant for the day but the Miura will always be significant
I believe that what he said was that it was "Significant in its styling".
k sorry
No big deal. Love the car!
+Kyle Johnson us I love
Some do these videos trying to be cool (playing dress up and all that) and then there are the guys who appreciate the cars and sit back and just admire along with us that's what makes this video so good.
this car looks amazing, no words to describe his lines are like a gentle wave... just sublime
Beautiful, Small, and a record breaking of the Worlds Fastest Car of 1967-1974 & the first ever Supercar, Lamborghini created history. Even only 139-170 units were produced of the Miura, They are still seen today cause of car enthusiasts, I want to give them a warm thank you.
764 made
This man is a Legend!
Another Marcello Gandini masterpiece!
and to think he used the same styling on the lambretta gp/dl and vega ,cometa
You sir collect cars for the right reasons. Thanks for that.
You sir, are a role model
"....I look at the cars that I own as pieces of art" - You said it dude !!
The Miura is a work of art and if I owned one, I don't know what I'd spend most time doing; driving it or just looking at it.
This almost got my eyes wet, its too beautiful!
This is why you work hard. You grow old and you enjoy the dawn of your years doing things that you are passionate about. Inspiring video.
That is the most awesome garage I've ever seen! :O
Simply the Best......congratulations my friend!!!!!
You live my Dream sir. Respect to you and all this beautifull Art you have there.
Now this is beautiful.
And the Maserati, the D-Type and the Dino are astonishing too.
those headlights, wow.
Lucky man sir, very lucky man.
Simply. Unequivocally. One of the most beautiful pieces of automotive engineering ever made.
Living the dream!
It purrs so nicely... I love it.. like an electric purr with little impurities and sparks. Really makes my mouth water...
i haven't watched it yet, but I'm in great anticipation because petrolicious videos are always petroromantic
The Miura has got to be the most beautiful car ever made. I remember getting a Matchbox diecast Miura as a 5 year old, and have been smitten ever since. The World is a richer place with people like you in it, who love and keep these classics on the road.
This has been my dream car since childhood(like literally frm age 6) I wanna drive it cuz now im 17 n idk wth is gonna happen future such a beautiful car man
You are a true connoisseur Sir, I salute you!
Untamed beast...on the road
NIIICE, you are a lucky man and listening to you talk, you truly deserve what you have because you truly care and appreciate what you have and what they are!
I bet hes a friend of Jay Leno.
Perhaps the most beautiful car ever, and it looks great in this colour! I sat in a blue one once...
Beautiful and fantastic.
A true automotive enthusiast right there. Thanks for the look at your Miura.
miura held it's value. cost more than a house then, and still does today.
Add up the cost of all the repairs, repainting and restoration work, careful garaging, the cost of insurance, a house and 50 years of rent is a lot better as an investment.
May God bless you Sir! Keep driving your beautiful cars for us to enjoy them watching you. Thank you for sharing that beautiful Miura, my all time favorite supercar.
Every time I hear how Ferruccio started making cars, is a different story.
the most beautiful car I 've ever seen , and the sound of the engine is formidable . Lucky person to have one of this machine .
That happens when Marcello Gandini, Gian Paolo Dallara & Paolo Stanzani seat in the same table of work
I'd give an arm to sit in a corner and watch that and be quiet...
@@sugoruyo And to think they were all fairly young, too. Poached from Ferrari.
Wow.......well done Dennis, great to see someone living the passion
Man when I saw this video it kind of got me about how unsuccessful I have been in my life. Oh I am not talking about not being successful financially or as a person and in the eyes of my family and friends because I am that. I am well off will retire in a couple of years at 55 with a net worth of several million etc etc. But when considering my passion and what I wanted to do in my life? Hell no, this is what I wanted to do but "other" things got in the way, like family and career (which I didn't really like in the first place). So to all you young guys and girls out there, its not about the money or pleasing other people, first please yourself. be true to yourself and your passions.
Dennis Varni I salute you buddy.
+Arisgod27
Hey sounds like you are successful, family & friends first. WOULD you trade that your ultimate garage OR keep your family & friends. any one can get what they want hard work & sacrifice. It's just what's important to your self.
no not the family and friends but I would have loved to gone into engineering instead of computer science
+Arisgod27 eh man still time. Never say never.
+Arisgod27
What I was saying was IF YOU WANT IT you have to make it THE PRIORITY! then work for it. anyone can have what they really want you just have to work for it. THAT GO'S FOR EVERY ONE!!!!!
Agree. Some people might ask, how did he get the money to by all these great cars ?
Well, he probably worked 70 hrs. a week for years to get his business going, and from that
moment on the money got in. For the people who understand Dutch :
Wie niet rijk geboren is of erft, zal moeten werken tot hij sterft.
If you 're not borne rich, or heritage a fortune, you'll have to work until you die
(a assume a very bad translation).
I worked my ass off for almost 30 years, and i own a Porsche 964 (1991).
No, that's not a Miura, but i love it.