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🎬 Featuring & Credits
Special thanks to Iain Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Classic Workshop
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🎞️ Film reference:
The Italian Job (1969)
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🕰️ Chapters
00:00 – The Italian Job Miura
00:16 – Who is Iain Tyrrell?
00:45 – The phone call
01:05 – Iain know his Miura’s
01:28 – One of the greatest film opening
02:05 – On days like these
02:28 – Recreating the opening
03:00 – Final Reflection
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🧾 Car Details
• Model: Lamborghini Miura
• Year: Late 1960s
• Engine: 3.9L V12
• Power: Approx. 350 bhp
• Significance: Opening car from The Italian Job (1969)
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📺 About the Story
The Lamborghini Miura that opened The Italian Job is one of the most iconic cars ever seen on film.
For years, its story was surrounded by mystery.
Then came a phone call.
With just 18 hours to act, Iain Tyrrell set out to uncover the truth — leading to one of the most remarkable rediscoveries in classic car history.
This is that story.
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📺 About the Channel
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Edited, Written and Produced by: Adam Poulton
Filmed by: Adam Poulton & Kevin Heuston
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