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PublisherVeloce Publishing The Limited

ISBN-101845841964

ISBN-139781845841966

eBay Product ID (ePID)65863844

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Book TitleLamborghini Miura Bibles

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / General

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorJoe Sackey

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight56.1 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width10.2 in

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Reviews"This is a very comprehensive story and worth a look by anyone attracted to this iconic sports car." New ZealandClassic Car, "This is a very comprehensive story and worth a look by anyone attracted to this iconic sports car." â€“ New Zealand Classic Car, Octane, January 2009 UK magazine Amazingly, given the enduring popularity of its subject, this is the first book solely about the Miura to appear in almost 30 years - the last being Coltrin and Marchet's 1982 effort, reprinted in '99. Joe Sackey has given a large part of his life to promoting the Miura cause and if at times his prose seems a little breathless, that's simply a reflection of his sheer enthusiasm. He's done a fine job. While he's a Miura evangelist, he's also quick to point out the flaws in its history - not least the flexible approach to chassis records. Besides a large number of archive photos, there are superb studio shoots of several. individual Miuras, including the one-off ZN75 show car - which no longer exists, having recently been re-restored to its original, also unique, Spider configuration. The picture editing could have been more ruthless in places - similar pics appear on successive pages - but there's an awful lot of valuable material in this book, which, at least for the foreseeable future, really is the Miura owner's 'Bible.' Classic & Sports Car, January 2009 UK magazine 'Bible' is a bold claim for any motoring title, and Lamborghini collector Sackey certainly crams this 268-page book with information and illustrations. Chapters cover the Miura's gestation, model development, the Spiders and super-rare Jotas, chassis numbers, maintenance, restoration and driving appeal. There's a spotlight on engineer Paolo Stanzani - which, surprisingly, offers more insight into the Countach than the Miura - but key figures such as stylist Marcello Gandini and New Zealand-born development engineer Bob Wallace get only token coverage in the text. There are plenty of color images of restored cars, including stylish studio work and action shots, but much of the content is thinly spread. Also, there's no list of specialists, index or bibliography. A seductive work, but no bible, "You'll find everything you need to know in Miura expert Joe Sackey's comprehensive 272-page guide, from the story behind the car's development to tips on what to look for if you're buying one. We wish ..." â€“ Evo, "You'll find everything you need to know in Miura expert Joe Sackey's comprehensive 272-page guide, from the story behind the car's development to tips on what to look for if you're buying one. We wish ..." Evo, "This is a very comprehensive story and worth a look by anyone attracted to this iconic sports car." New Zealand Classic Car, "The only book of its kind, the Miura Bible contains over 400 photographs and illustrations. Sackey also includes a never-before-published factory chassis production register, along with exclusive interviews with the designers of the car. It's as close as you can get to a trip to the Lamborghini Museum without leaving your favorite fireside chair." Luxist.com, "You'll find everything you need to know in Miura expert Joe Sackey's comprehensive 272-page guide, from the story behind the car's development to tips on what to look for if you're buying one. We wish ..." - Evo, "The only book of its kind, the Miura Bible contains over 400 photographs and illustrations. Sackey also includes a never-before-published factory chassis production register, along with exclusive interviews with the designers of the car. It's as close as you can get to a trip to the Lamborghini Museum without leaving your favorite fireside chair." - Luxist.com, Daily Express, 7th February 2009 UK newspaper Along with the Jaguar D-Type, the Lamborghini Miura has to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Despite that however, Joe Sackey's book, the 'Lamborghini Miura Bible,' is the only book on the famous Italian supercar to be published in the last 26 years. Including acres of period factory images, interviews and a complete factory chassis register, this is the ultimate book for any Miura fan., Octane, January 2009 UK magazine Amazingly, given the enduring popularity of its subject, this is the first book solely about the Miura to appear in almost 30 years the last being Coltrin and Marchet's 1982 effort, reprinted in '99. Joe Sackey has given a large part of his life to promoting the Miura cause and if at times his prose seems a little breathless, that's simply a reflection of his sheer enthusiasm. He's done a fine job. While he's a Miura evangelist, he's also quick to point out the flaws in its history not least the flexible approach to chassis records. Besides a large number of archive photos, there are superb studio shoots of several. individual Miuras, including the one-off ZN75 show car which no longer exists, having recently been re-restored to its original, also unique, Spider configuration. The picture editing could have been more ruthless in places similar pics appear on successive pages but there's an awful lot of valuable material in this book, which, at least for the foreseeable future, really is the Miura owner's 'Bible.' Classic & Sports Car, January 2009 UKmagazine 'Bible' is a bold claim for any motoring title, and Lamborghini collector Sackey certainly crams this 268-page book with information and illustrations. Chapters cover the Miura's gestation, model development, the Spiders and super-rare Jotas, chassis numbers, maintenance, restoration and driving appeal. There's a spotlight on engineer Paolo Stanzani which, surprisingly, offers more insight into the Countach than the Miura but key figures such as stylist Marcello Gandini and New Zealand-born development engineer Bob Wallace get only token coverage in the text. There are plenty of color images of restored cars, including stylish studio work and action shots, but much of the content is thinly spread. Also, there's no list of specialists, index or bibliography. A seductive work, but no bible, "The only book of its kind, the Miura Bible contains over 400 photographs and illustrations. Sackey also includes a never-before-published factory chassis production register, along with exclusive interviews with the designers of the car. It's as close as you can get to a trip to the Lamborghini Museum without leaving your favorite fireside chair." â€“ Luxist.com, Daily Express, 7th February 2009 UKnewspaper Along with the Jaguar D-Type, the Lamborghini Miura has to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Despite that however, Joe Sackey's book, the 'Lamborghini Miura Bible,' is the only book on the famous Italian supercar to be published in the last 26 years. Including acres of period factory images, interviews and a complete factory chassis register, this is the ultimate book for any Miura fan., Octane, January 2009 UK magazine Amazingly, given the enduring popularity of its subject, this is the first book solely about the Miura to appear in almost 30 years the last being Coltrin and Marchet's 1982 effort, reprinted in '99. Joe Sackey has given a large part of his life to promoting the Miura cause and if at times his prose seems a little breathless, that's simply a reflection of his sheer enthusiasm. He's done a fine job. While he's a Miura evangelist, he's also quick to point out the flaws in its history not least the flexible approach to chassis records. Besides a large number of archive photos, there are superb studio shoots of several. individual Miuras, including the one-off ZN75 show car which no longer exists, having recently been re-restored to its original, also unique, Spider configuration. The picture editing could have been more ruthless in places similar pics appear on successive pages but there's an awful lot of valuable material in this book, which, at least for the foreseeable future, really is the Miura owner's 'Bible.' Classic & Sports Car, January 2009 UK magazine 'Bible' is a bold claim for any motoring title, and Lamborghini collector Sackey certainly crams this 268-page book with information and illustrations. Chapters cover the Miura's gestation, model development, the Spiders and super-rare Jotas, chassis numbers, maintenance, restoration and driving appeal. There's a spotlight on engineer Paolo Stanzani which, surprisingly, offers more insight into the Countach than the Miura but key figures such as stylist Marcello Gandini and New Zealand-born development engineer Bob Wallace get only token coverage in the text. There are plenty of color images of restored cars, including stylish studio work and action shots, but much of the content is thinly spread. Also, there's no list of specialists, index or bibliography. A seductive work, but no bible, Octane, January 2009 UK magazine Amazingly, given the enduring popularity of its subject, this is the first book solely about the Miura to appear in almost 30 years â€“ the last being Coltrin and Marchet's 1982 effort, reprinted in '99. Joe Sackey has given a large part of his life to promoting the Miura cause and if at times his prose seems a little breathless, that's simply a reflection of his sheer enthusiasm. He's done a fine job. While he's a Miura evangelist, he's also quick to point out the flaws in its history â€“ not least the flexible approach to chassis records. Besides a large number of archive photos, there are superb studio shoots of several. individual Miuras, including the one-off ZN75 show car â€“ which no longer exists, having recently been re-restored to its original, also unique, Spider configuration. The picture editing could have been more ruthless in places â€“ similar pics appear on successive pages â€“ but there's an awful lot of valuable material in this book, which, at least for the foreseeable future, really is the Miura owner's 'Bible.' Classic & Sports Car, January 2009 UK magazine 'Bible' is a bold claim for any motoring title, and Lamborghini collector Sackey certainly crams this 268-page book with information and illustrations. Chapters cover the Miura's gestation, model development, the Spiders and super-rare Jotas, chassis numbers, maintenance, restoration and driving appeal. There's a spotlight on engineer Paolo Stanzani â€“ which, surprisingly, offers more insight into the Countach than the Miura â€“ but key figures such as stylist Marcello Gandini and New Zealand-born development engineer Bob Wallace get only token coverage in the text. There are plenty of color images of restored cars, including stylish studio work and action shots, but much of the content is thinly spread. Also, there's no list of specialists, index or bibliography. A seductive work, but no bible, Daily Express, 7th February 2009 UK newspaper Along with the Jaguar D-Type, the Lamborghini Miura has to be one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Despite that however, Joe Sackey's book, the 'Lamborghini Miura Bible,' is the only book on the famous Italian supercar to be published in the last 26 years. Including acres of period factory images, interviews and a complete factory chassis register, this is the ultimate book for any Miura fan., "This is a very comprehensive story and worth a look by anyone attracted to this iconic sports car." - New Zealand Classic Car

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal629.2222

SynopsisNamed after the Spanish ranch famed for its ferocious bulls, the Lamborghini Miura's flamboyance and engineering wowed the public when it was unveiled in the mid-sixties. Yet despite its devoted following, there has been no authoritative publication on the car for over a quarter of a century ... until now. Written by a world-renowned authority on the subject - who has himself owned, maintained and restored five Miuras - this unique book features everything the enthusiast would want, from a specially commissioned studio shoot capturing the historic homologation prototype USA Miura SV, to production statistics, specification information, paint charts, and much more. With over 400 photographs and illustrations, this is the definitive guide to an iconic supercar., The only book on the Lamborghini Miura published in the past 26 years - and enthusiasts agree it is long overdue. Written by a world-renowned authority on the subject, and featuring among other things a never-before-published factory chassis production register, technical illustrations, studio supplied images and exclusive interviews with the cars designers, this is essential reading for any Lamborghini fan., Named after the Spanish ranch famed for its ferocious bulls, the Lamborghini Miura s flamboyance and engineering wowed the public when it was unveiled in the mid-sixties. Yet despite its devoted following, there has been no authoritative publication on the car for over a quarter of a century ... until now. Written by a world-renowned authority on the subject who has himself owned, maintained and restored five Miuras this unique book features everything the enthusiast would want, from a specially commissioned studio shoot capturing the historic homologation prototype USA Miura SV, to production statistics, specification information, paint charts, and much more. With over 400 photographs and illustrations, this is the definitive guide to an iconic supercar."

LC Classification NumberTL215