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Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

In bullfighting, the Miura lineage has long since been known for its considerable size and cunning ferocity – an exceptionally dangerous animal for a matador to be turning his back on, let alone facing. Often personified as an individualist, each bull seemingly possesses not only a strong build character but also distinct physical attributes. With that in mind, it’s much easier to see how Ferruccio Lamborghini found their bloodlines to be a fitting namesake for an iconic two seat, mid engine sports car that helped define what most super cars are today.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

It just so happened that right around the same time as the Miura began stamping its hooves off production lines, one of the grandest of grand tourers also came to life – the 400GT: a car with a legacy of less than 250 siblings in existence. Only briefly from ’66 to ’68 did the 400GT grace the factory outside Bologna – and ever so slightly modified with a longer wheelbase & different roof lines than its older brother, the 350. Somehow between then and now, one lucky 400GT managed to make its way stateside and eventually all the way to our doorstep here in the great Pacific Northwest for some TLC…and a bit of family time with a dangerous relative.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

We received both cars same-day with orders to prep them to be shown at a Concours exhibition/drive, the Vin d’Elegance, so we opted to set up these classics with our Enthusiast Detail package. Check out the process photos below and be sure to let us know which one you’d prefer if given the choice!
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

One of the biggest surface contaminants that many people don’t realize is oily skin – greasy finger prints on windows and panels can and will affect results of a show depending on the event! Always remember to wash your hands and wear latex gloves during intimate car care situations!
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Polish goes a long way –  the muted paint and chrome scratching was significant, but both were cared for by our techs. All chrome & stainless steal is cleaned and polished to shine with the Enthusiast Detail package.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Both cars were thoroughly inspected for correction and clay barred to remove the bits of grime and road tar before they entered the first stage of the two stage machine polish included in the Enthusiast Detail.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Curtis cleaned, brushed, polished, and dressed the wheels & tires on both cars with a protectant to make sure they would withstand more wear and keep their refreshed look longer.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
After a bit of buffing, it was time to shine. Here we have Solomon & Curtis starting to wipe the car down completely with microfiber towels on the interior and exterior.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
The  brilliant red leather interior of the 400GT received a bit of tender reconditioning via toothbrush – a great way to work the cleaner into cracks & stitching without stressing the surface.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

We made sure to not miss an inch of these two vintage masterpieces – it’s important to put as much detail into care for the vehicles as their creators did in engineering them!
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
Styling details are everywhere on both of these beauties, but the Miura S interior even came fully equipped with branded Kangol seat belts!
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
The red leather is definitely well complimented by the perforated, light peanut leather headliner of the Superleggera – such a classic interior deserves to be treated & receive the best care possible so that it can live on and be appreciated for many more years to come.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
After an extensive time indoors, both cars were pulled out into the sunlight so that they could be hand dusted and cleaned with compressed air to make sure all the jams, emblems, cracks & crevasses were as spotless as possible.
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT


Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT
…And now they’re ready for the judges!
Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT

Woodinville Auto Detailing NorthWest Auto Salon Lamborghini Miura S and 400GT