Andrew R. Report post Posted September 6, 2016 LP friends, four years after the purchase, tons of work, support from many, and the sale of my Murcielago to help pay for the restoration... the car was finally done this year, and I was fortunate enough to show it on the lawn of the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance! A mechanical and body restoration was done, but the interior was left alone with a couple small exceptions. (re-wrapping the steering wheel & a few new carpet pieces for example) * Special thanks to Cats Exotics for helping me through the purchase process back in 2012. * Special thanks to Evans Auto for restoring the car and dealing with my changes in project scope. (At first, I just wanted to get it running!) (I am often difficult with what and how I want things with my lambos, but both businesses went above and beyond for me as a return customer.) * Special thanks to all my Lambo friends who supported me, and welcomed me into the vintage lambo world. (It requires a lot more than Murci or Diablo ownership!) There were five Miuras accepted into the class, and I am proud to have earned 3rd place! (1st was a very nice unrestored S, 2nd was the factory restored SV) Some video content from Pebble! (See approx 2:30:00) - Awards ramp crossing. (See approx 1:10) - Short interview about the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew R. Report post Posted September 6, 2016 These photos are from the staging area before each class is called to cross the ramp. So many different emotions going on at this moment.... honored, lucky, fortunate to have been selected as a 1-3 winner... nervous... don't want to stall the car when approaching or leaving! I have driven a manual gearbox since a child, but things happen! Or do something else stupid! Once it was getting close for the Miura class, they sorted our group into order as we slowly pulled forward... which is the unspoken way of figuring out how you placed. (You have NO idea until that moment!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted September 6, 2016 You are a lucky man!! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew R. Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Once pulled up to the front I was met by the gentleman in charge of the staging and ramp area... very serious, no jokes or smiles, he says: "are you ready?" And then says: "there is a person ahead with a very clear sign, green means drive, red means stop. Good luck." (No opportunity for any stupid questions, he walks away and gets back to business with his radio and clipboard.) Then the cars in front of me process through, and I hear the class being introduced... I look around... I cannot see ANYONE with a sign, and my passenger could not spot it either! So we just drive forward and stop where I think it's good. Then the lady walks over with the award, we are still looking for the sign.. nothing in sight! Then she walks away... how long are we supposed to sit here?!? Using a some judgement, I waited a moment and then proceeded! (luckily it looks like the timing was ok from the video) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDADDY Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Just Great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew R. Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Two weeks post event... I find the person with the green/red sign! Seems simple enough, but with everything going on... it was not anywhere I was looking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlambo Report post Posted September 6, 2016 LP friends, four years after the purchase, tons of work, support from many, and the sale of my Murcielago to help pay for the restoration... the car was finally done this year, and I was fortunate enough to show it on the lawn of the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance! Some video content from Pebble! (See approx 2:30:00) - Awards ramp crossing. (See approx 1:10) - Short interview about the car. Congratulations Andrew! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted September 6, 2016 great story and congrats to all involved! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Report post Posted September 6, 2016 That is pretty cool Andrew! A big congratulations to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamboCARS Report post Posted September 6, 2016 That must be such a great feeling ... winning an award at such a prestigious event in your very own Miura ... priceless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Demon Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Congrats Andrew! Well done! Hope to see your car soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin M. Report post Posted September 6, 2016 Congrats Andrew, what a great accomplishment to see yours along with everyone elses hard work pay off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Excellent!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats! Your details and photos brought the story to life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobberBaron Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats! Your details and photos brought the story to life! +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Huge congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats!! Pebble Beach is big boy stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL_ Report post Posted September 7, 2016 What an honor! Looks like all the sacrifices were worth it in the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Craws Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Awesome Andrew! Well deserved Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats Andrew! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctaM3 Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Such a great honor. Congrats Andrew!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Congrats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Congrats Andrew! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murcie612 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Congrats Andrew!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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