The 9,000 hour Lamborghini restoration!

[@OriginalMomo]

Call it OCD or whatever you will, but I’m sure growing up with that constant attention to detail, is a main reason why Curated has such a reputation. Dad picked a true, unique set of cars to obsess over. Beautiful.

[@augustinf]

Tell me about it.. a countach a miura and an E-type… those are not the ugliest cars I can think of

[@WeAreCurated]

Hopefully we can arrange a full public unveiling soon! The world needs to see this car.

[@ASCAutomotivePhotos]

you should have a photo shoot of the car done

[@arthuralford]

Cars should be shared with people, not hidden in someone's garage where they'll only be appreciated by one person.

[@these_go_to_11]

@@arthuralford difficult to say that about SOMEONE ELSES car. They can do what they want, and I respect what he'd done with it. Of course I'd rather see it used daily and posted online everywhere. But love it for what it is

[@shashankmurari]

Yes please

[@ValladolidArde]

Please do, i'd greatly appreciate a short interview with you both. This story was very emotional for me, thanks for sharing

[@Kxji]

I remember John telling us about it. Glad his dad finally finished. Also his dad should come tell us some of his car stories.

[@yooper6161]

I'd love to see some family members of the greats in the industry that are no longer with us telling their stories and/or reading stories from their auto biographies. I'm sure Carol Shelbys kids have some amazing stories.

[@rockin86ranger]

Carlo Abarth’s wife is still alive she has made appearances at fiat events in the past. It would be awesome to get some stories from her

[@ltv..123]

…no they all became addicted and died, like Newman, Wayne, Fischer and Brando’s kids….be careful what you wish for…….

[@yooper6161]

@LTV there is definitely people associated with them and their stories that are alive and not addicted. I've met a few.

[@sonofhalver]

Not sure this is what you meant, but I think it would be incredible to get stories from a marquees founding lineage. Example, find an involved member of the Ford family to tell a few stories. Probably too big, but maybe with the right marketing contacts? Would be neat though.

[@OSKOcolot]

Grandpa must have been kicking himself for selling the 250gto

[@evanw5594]

Don't even mention it around him

[@thespicemelange.1]

Oh yeah poor guy

[@zuhayrm]

There is even a video of it

[@BB_deez]

Can you imagine his fathers ocd and commitment, if he had that with the 250. They probably would have one of the most valuable car in existence 😳🤑

[@Burgerkinglover32]

Muria is better

[@TechPanzer]

The story of this Miura SV is one of my all-time favorites. I routinely go back to the previous video simply because of how good the story is. I wish I could see it in person, definitely the most beautiful Miura I've ever seen.

[@EdBolian]

Many of us doubted whether the car would ever be done but I cannot wait to see the result in person.

[@agray7209]

Can you get Ken Blocks daughter on, I bet she's got a few stories 🤙

[@MrCStiffy]

@@agray7209 I hope you mean to give her some time to breathe at least. It hasn't even been a month

[@Bread996]

"Perfection is paralysis" - Dan Pena. I used to be like John's Dad until I saw this quote from Dan. Changed my life. I love cars and have a reasonably large collection. But it doesn't make sense to dedicate your life to an object that you can't take with you. These cars WILL be owned by somebody else someday. My favorite cars in my collection are the ones that get driven, and enjoyed with family and friends. I've got art pieces too, but they are more of a burden I need to protect than they are enjoyable to own.

[@SgtGrimlokk]

I think it's extremely screwed that his dad basically sank a marriage over a material possession. It's one thing to enjoy/obsess over a car, but to have your child praise your obsession over a healthy family is genuinely wild asf.

[@died4us590]

My dad is that ocd car guy that spent weekend's and almost all his spare time in the garage. My mom told him that one day he would regret not spending more time with her. She died in 4 day's from finding out that she had cancer, and her last word's were in the er where she was last conscience. We took her home, i was there the whole time, prayed for an easy passing, and that all her grand kids get to say goodbye. The last person to say goodbye was my nephew on a navy ship across the world, who was given special permission to call because they only allow for parent's. I saw a brilliant flash of light streak across the room, and knew it was time. My dad asked if he had time to chill in the garage because it was hard, and i said no, she is going. He said okay, because he knew that i had feelings about thing's that happen. In less than 15 minutes she took her last breathe, and my dad thanked me, because he said he almost missed it. He carries guilt, and doesn't spend the time in the garage as much because it haunts him. Never put some material possession above your family, and wife or husband you took a vow to. John, knows he has resentments, and is lying if he says he doesn't. G-d bless, and know that life is short.

[@mattg9971]

This is the exact opposite of how I enjoy cars. Does it run? Is it fun? Alright send it.

[@violinmiata]

I remember in the late 80’s my dad was hot-rodding Volare wagon and was wet sanding the fresh paint in the garage. He gave me a piece of sand paper and a bucket of water, and I immediately sanded a corner of chrome off the newly chromed bumper. He was furious and then noticed that I was upset that I made a mistake. He knew that being mad at a 7yo was a silly and said mistakes happen, then showed me how to do the job correctly (and actually sand the paint). He died a few years later after a long battle with melanoma and I always remember his kindness of this one massive screw up that I made while trying to help.

[@519_jackpot_scottie]

Truly amazing the love & dedication to these cars. I hope one day you can share all the cars from your dad.

[@thisismeisthatyou7940]

I believe John's Dad is a modern-day Howard Hughes.

[@christopherkraft1327]

I love John's stories!!! They are always fascinating!!! Thanks John & Ed!!! 👍👍😁

[@benjaminpendley6116]

A guy a talked to a while ago had done several old historic Ferraris. I loved how crazy it was that they were just oxy welded with giant seams. He also talked that pebble beach cars were done with 2.5mm gaps and how difficult they were to actually be around and open the doors, hood, etc. It is the only way to do them in my opinion.

[@411Adidas]

Wow I can truly relate to this story. I have been an engineer for many years and ocd is basically a requirement of the job. Unfortunately it's also a curse and follows you home in your day to day life. Striving for perfection in an imperfect world is a infuriating. Just the other day I had to buy some Twist and Seal Maxx Heavy Duty Outdoor Extension Cord Safety Covers. Their were about 50 on the shelf and I opened/ inspected every single one before picking the ones I wanted. 99% had quality control issues (missing rubber, deformed plastic, poor seals, etc). Even though I knew it was going to get scratched and damaged with daily use, I still expected it to be flawless when first purchased.

[@Mik35959]

As a car addict from birth I could listen to car stories all day everyday! The only issue I have is with these very in depth stories is the showing photos of different cars that aren’t featured in the story. I understand if for whatever reason you don’t have a large number of photos of the specific car but if we are talking about block sanding and black lacquer I don’t want to see red or white cars! It makes sense in the introduction to use other Mira pictures especially if your lacking the visual element but it just detracts from the story because the viewer well at least I am thinking is this the same car? Was it ever white? It just detracts from the quality of the John’s story. I know he said the father was OCD and he also said he didn’t want the pictures of the process getting out but you would think someone with that level of ocd and commitment to perfection there would be binders full of photos of the actual car. .

[@russelljacob7955]

I am impressed you were able to help and appreciate. My own dad while not to same level of obsession is similar and it got to the point I actually was not enjoying cars and some other interests at all. It was only years after getting out on my own, was I able to find that passion again and too years more to be willing and able to work with my dad on cars again.

[@dukie1616]

Was smiling all the way through this men’s retailing of his dad and his cars. Very cool. Would love to hear more about the other cars in the collection. Thank you

[@silverload3622]

No way in hell would I deal with anyone like that

[@samsung5]

He wasn’t crazy for buying a new Lamborghini, he was crazy for telling a 250 GTO 🙈

[@matz4k]

Please ask Larry Chen if he could photograph the mura one day, love the story and I think he would be the perfect fit.

[@paulshannon4576]

They do deserve to be on display to show the level of precision that can be done in a restoration.

[@true-fiction]

This story was kind of sad.

[@ingresswizard9044]

Sounds like torture and kind of sad that the man sacrificed his family for what amounts to pieces of metal. Feel bad for John because it seems like the only real connection he had with his father was via a car and not a real father/son connection.

[@modernhaze3]

Oooof !

[@dshukla5805]

at the end of the day, those pieces of metal brought him more happiness than his own family. to me its a happy story and not sad whatsoever.

[@SkodaYetiFan]

Yeah, breaking up a marriage because of a car is just insane. I love cars as much as everyone here but I'll never let a pile of metal ruin any relationship I have. No disrespect to the gentleman however, he is an amazing artist.

[@dshukla5805]

@@SkodaYetiFan it depends on the type of person you are. If you get more joy from a car than ur own wife, then ur wife must not be that pleasing. His wife should’ve known how he was. She was most likely there for the money until she realized that this is too much for her.

[@macharim]

It's more sad than inspirational. Obsession or mental illness causing a man to spend his whole life on what amounts to toys and losing his marriage over it. A car with 200 miles on it is not a car, it's a toy.

[@TheMightsparrow]

Dude don't ever sell that car. If my dad showed that level of commitment & time to something like that, I'd be terrified to ask him to let me drive it.

[@GeoffBuysCars]

Honestly… this story is depressing. It ain’t worth that.

[@RandomPerson-cj2wi]

The thing he said about his dad being ocd about the car is similar to my dad he does full restorations on cars and he painted a 85 mercury Capri rs recently and he painted it black and grey and it took him around a year just to get it ready for the paint and he is now on the wet sanding process.

[@kw0017]

I want to hear more about John's dad's 200 mile Countach

[@artsohc]

Good for you for having a positive outlook John. I think I’d be resentful towards my dad and the cars he owned if he gave up that much of his life and family time towards them.

[@darksidebuilt1275]

Agreed

[@Kellsboro]

John, always tells an engrossing story when it comes to his dad's Miura SV. Well worth the 13-minutes to watch and appreciate how much effort was devoted to the car - and deprived from the family - to complete that restoration.

[@ksteak27]

John is just the coolest, humble, down-to-earth guy. Would love to say hello to him someday.

[@bbay1977]

I would too hut I know for 100% he wouldnt let you no where around that car 😆. His son might be one of the few he trusts anywhere near it.

[@XxJx3xX]

Get your dad on to tell the whole story

[@TP-3000]

How amazing that he trusted you and wanted to do that job with you.

[@sleek_Ash]

Should get his dad on the video telling his side as a documentary

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

This dude is an expert on over-hyping everything.

[@theanomalous1401]

Or perhaps, he has first hand knowledge on the subject and he is telling the truth?

[@thespicemelange.1]

Yeah poor him he had to decide on whether to restore his million dollar vehicle while that's pours can even afford car insurance and the gas that we have to go to work for these motherfuckers

[@ryanrichardson154]

vinwiki is just the greatest cars and car guy story telling channel ever thank you ED for your genius idea that you made come true so all of us car guys and girls can sit and enjoy listening to some of the greatest and most influencing people all around the car world from all ends and walks of life it brings some of the best feelings watching all the videos super excited to listen to another video from john...

[@bobsoxx5008]

I want to see a video on the Van Halen Miura!

[@theanomalous1401]

Oh Hell yeah

[@grantbuxton]

You all idolize these people who never worked for anything

[@ianhardin1148]

Thank you for sharing the next chapter in your family's story beginning with that 250 GTO.

[@PatrickWalen]

I understand true attention to detail as well and I appreciate people like your father… That car looks amazing

[@TheFirBall]

Your Dad's level of detail rubbed off you and has helped you make a very successful business

[@thechicagostaleys]

His money didn’t hurt either

[@MrDragonfly]

This is the real definition of "we don't pray for love, we pray for cars".

[@jackflash507]

I remember your dad getting angry with you because you broke the antenna off of a small model of a corvette you had. I felt bad for you because the anger seemed overboard for the situation, then I noticed that all of the screws in the wall sockets went in exactly the same direction throughout the house and I then understood....

[@andreasioannou3627]

Amazing! Thanks for telling the story. My father owned a white/gold SV when I was a kid…such wonderful times❤️

[@geigertron3000]

say "pebble beach" one more time

[@mikejburns]

Oh my dad is rich and I am enjoying his money.. poor you..

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

Whistlindiesel makes an offer.

[@thehighwayrunner8881]

that white Miura SV looks like the one we had at ILM in Norman Oklahoma back in the 90s

[@blackwell1384]

I went to high school with your dad. I remember the three miuras, the green one the red one and the black one. Your dad and Dean Martin’s son must have been the only kids to drive a Miura to school and leave in the parking lot

[@dksix1905]

It sort of goes without saying but I wonder if John would say that his father's Miura is without question the best Miura in the world? Also, would it be the most valuable Miura ever, if sold.

[@VINwiki]

Those are fair claims but it wouldn't be as valuable as a Miura SVJ.

[@dksix1905]

@@VINwiki Wasn't aware of a SVJ version, sorry.

[@reeceracing123]

This is exactly the same with my father. He has been slowly restoring his Ford Falcon GT since 1984.

[@PrinceAlhorian]

I hope that obsession was worth the marriage and interpersonal relationships.

[@chrisH-uv5wx]

I don’t know what’s worse, a 4 minute story told in 13 or that after all that there was like one picture of a wheel 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stuttgart931]

When are we going to see this car? I am anxious to see it!

[@dominickdolio2414]

Epic story. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheDriverr97]

Always enjoy the content. Keep up the great work!

[@robtowen]

I'm guessing the teller of this story was born 27½ years before the restoration was complete.

[@gsmith207]

thanks for sharing JT. OCD is an odd thing for the ones that dont have it, but a true craftsman/artist must posses that trait or else we wouldnt have museum pieces to go look at. Hopefully it hits the road one day tho! Most beautiful car ever made in my opinion.

[@personbaggett]

Take the name of the car out of it, and it makes sense. He wanted his cars perfect. That’s an artist dream.

[@WEKM]

The Miura is such a beautiful car, I can understand him becoming obsessed with getting it perfect. 😍

[@TheBeigeBox]

This story reminds me of my dads story about helping his dad dig out a basement manually in the 70s

[@HoosierHacker]

Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you all at Amelia this year!

[@aliensporebomb]

Your pops is amazing - some call it obsession, some call it love but it's incredible what he has done.

[@shashankmurari]

Man i am purely stoked on seeing the way this car is right now.This makes me think time is nothing

[@rsvp9146]

Id like to know a bit about the EVH Miura. I saw Eddie driving it once when I was a kid growing up in Los Angeles. My understanding was that it was a factory widebody kit.

[@mdaox562]

You should ask to loan it to Peterson Museum in LA so I can see after all these years of seeing small glimpses of this SV Ive always wanted to see but know I more than likely wouldn't be able to afford any of the events it would be attending otherwise. Consider once the time comes. I believe the Peterson is one of the most well respected museums around as far as automotive art comes to. It would be so rad to see this thing and once it's displayed I hope it has a large mirror under it. 🤙🏼

[@jameswillard1]

Ironic that his Dad is the exact type of guy that Jon would scope out to buy a Lamborghini collection from, he would literally be doing a video on this guy…..I mean how many (if any at all) people are there in the world who are original owners of both a Lamborghini Muira SV and a Countach?! 😮

[@2vcrew782]

As a mechanic who works in an automotive industry were perfection is hard to come by today there is honor in your dads quest. I get it.

[@raiden824]

I honestly wish I had this level of attention to detail. Recently scraped my front splitter and my reaction wasn't oh no my car is no longer perfect. It was welp, I dont have to worry about that anymore.

[@SkodaYetiFan]

Enjoy your car, don't let things like rock chips, scrapes and scratches scare you out of driving your car. Remember you can buy another front splitter but you can't buy the experience and the happiness you gain from enjoying your machine to its fullest 👍.

[@Rclrs5]

Beautiful story and well told! Hope to see video and pictures of the car one day!

[@shanescarlife]

John must have some of the best stories about car things

[@stelvioooo]

I thought I had it bad holding my dad's flashlight but this guy..

[@grantbuxton]

I wish I was a rich kid trust baby

[@rockbailey8516]

A labor of love few will understand. Being 63 years young I had a jones for a 95 ZR1. Which in my day was the pinnicale Corvette. C4's had that Ferrari look and this was unique. Wider, faster than a 911 Turbo of the same vintage. I finally found one and I spend a lot of time and money beyond's value. It is no trailer queen and gets driven but it is a 90-95% car in a show. I want my son to have something of me when I go . Tangible. I totlaly get it and this is nice story.

[@rockbailey8516]

@VlNwiki yeah man , love all the stories and insight into the car world . Gives real world experience to young guys and old timers who dig fast cool cars .

[@stevenrobertson4190]

@John Temerian Will you be showing full pictures of the Bianco Miura SV you've just had restored in Italy?

[@TravisHargiss]

Youd think a 200 mile car would be worth more unrestored...

[@sladeb6036]

Would of loved to have seen more photos of the car.

[@ProtonFilms_Mark]

Ooooh, I'v wanted a follow up tot his story.

[@gotham61]

This is pretty sad. The car is no longer original. By disassembling the car for body and paint, you now have a Lamborghini that was assembled by a guy in a Florida garage, rather than by the factory workers in Sant’ Agata. All of those paint issues were part of how they built it, and what gives the car its character. Now I expect this will become a trailer Queen, never to be driven at speed or enjoyed for the purpose it was built for ever again. What a waste.

[@Owensti]

It’s a time capsule. Why ruin a piece of art when you can just buy another one & drive that one? It’s the same thing the only difference is one has been perfectly restored & preserved.

[@bwofficial1776]

Think of it this way: it's the ultimate representation of what a Miura could be. Lamborghini workers would be puffing on cigarettes as they slapped parts on in between sips of wine. What if someone decided to rebuild it with an exacting eye for quality with money no object and no corners cut to create the nicest Miura in the world? All Miuras are trailer queens. They're too valuable to drive further than around the block. Why not have the nicest one? John seems quite happy to have an immaculate Miura.

[@gotham61]

@@Owensti I would argue that the work of art was as it came from the factory, and it was ruined when it was overrestored. You wouldn't take a Basquiat painting and "fix" the paint drips.

[@gotham61]

@@bwofficial1776 I hate it when cars are put on a pedestal and treated like pieces of sculpture. If you want sculpture, buy a Henry Moore. Cars should be driven, no matter how "valuable" they are. If you don't drive them, they atrophy, and slowly die. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF6Yd6OJq96pe5Y

[@gaelchandran6864]

We surely need to see that car soon 🤩🤩🤩

[@squid_fish]

One of the most gorgeous cars I’ve ever seen :: love the history, but that color-way alone has me 💋

[@DanaOrtiz]

Oh snap a great Monday it shall be. The legend himself. One of my 3 favorite car appraisers

[@kabsan1439]

Your fathers cars should be seen, and his commitment should be continued to be praised.

[@chrissellshomes150]

Wait a minute. I listened to that entire story and don't get to see the car?!?! C'mon man..........

[@idrivearttabletennis]

I believe the Miura SV is the most beautiful car ever built. 2nd place might be the Jaguar XKE. Loved the story.

[@TheCannonball79]

Thanks John amazing story.

[@christianmichael1970]

Only ONE day ago, I asked about this update on the latest curated video "What is Happening at CURATED Restorations?" Thanks for the update :0)

[@ads214]

Wait, a 19 year old bought a Lamborghini?

[@ikfrommel9958]

This is just depressing

[@richardharvey8939]

Beautiful automobile and history.

[@rickysmithist]

What in the world did ur dad do for a living in 1971 in NY at 19 years old to be able to afford a Lamborghini. That’s unbelievable

[@charlitoslugo7629]

Bring him on vinwiki!

[@BKetch]

Pretty insane. Now it probably wont go to Pebble Beach because, "that show is beneath this car."

[@serg-yeg]

I would love to hear the stories from his dad! I bet he has a lot to tell!

[@davidwest2697]

this feels more cautionary tale

[@samsham8218]

Cannot WAIT to see this MASTERPIECE!!!!!

[@clifbradley]

Wow. To restore those cars os amazing undertaking especially knowing who Jon's daddy is.

[@jacksonmiller3242]

You can never ever get rid of that car