The Diverse Pursuits of the Last Shah of Iran

But perhaps the greatest testament to his taste for speed and exclusivity was his exceptional collection of Lamborghinis. The Shah was a particularly ardent fan of the marque, owning multiple examples of the iconic Miura, considered by many to be the first true supercar, and later the radical Countach. These were not simply cars; they were rolling sculptures of the age, and his ownership of a highly coveted Miura SV/J—one of only a handful ever built—cemented his position in the global fraternity of the ultimate auto connoisseurs.