Inspiration: a Naked Miller

Went to the 'Millers at the Milwaukee Mile' show/run yesterday, and saw this in-restoration Miller Indy car on display. Truly a jaw-dropping display of the apex of speed technology from 80 years ago. V-16, dual OHC, supercharged, 3 Winfields, front wheel drive, plus that overwhelming visual beauty of Miller's machine work.

 

Absolutely beautiful,,it's amazing the incredible amount of detail that was spent on hand crafting a Miller,,I think I'm in love! HRP

 

Pure art! Awesome.

 

Wow! Love that front suspension!

 

Dang, I'm getting sweaty just looking at it. I'm thinking it didn't look that good new.

 

Total information overload just looking at any one of the pics - cannot imagine how amazing that must have been in the flesh!

 

Doesn't get any prettier than THAT!

 

The fuel tank is an amazing piece.

 

I thought the HAMB had rules against posting ****! That is the intersection of art and magic.

 

Amazing!!! ... Thanks for sharing!


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Wow

 

Hate to 'pick-on' a masterpiece, BUT: Where are the axle-shafts? Yes, to a "Miller-Fanatic" for more tnan 50 years, it DOES matter!

 

wow,beaut!

 

Gawd! Would you look at that grille. Succulent! Don't get to use that word much. It fits here. Damn!

 

Not a Prius

 

Here's Harry Miller in his shop. Look at the tools with which they were built.



jack vines

 

Pure mechanical beauty! WOW!

 

Thanks for posting the photos, that is one top shelf shop doing that project. I noticed that the Gilmore #33 has a new caretaker, hope to get to that meet some day. Bob

 

Drool,...amazing piece of automotive art!

 

I got to see that car at Amelia Isl. but in the morning, contrasty light it was hard to see and photograph. Nice to see it in softer light. Gary

 

Schwing!

 

Do you think that when someone says "in restoration" some parts might not be fitted yet?

 

******ic!

 

don't now much about Millers but were they really finished to that level?? or is this way 'over-restored'

 

Beautiful photos Mike! I got to see this car at Amelia, the detail is amazing. Here's a couple pics.






and... The 1931 V-16 Miller owned by Dana Me***.

 

I wonder the same thing. Does anyone know if this is an original car being restored or a recreation. According to the sign plaque at Amelia, the 1931 V-16 is the "only" V-16 built by Miller.??

 

x2.

 

Stunning.

Thanks to everyone who shared their photographs.

I think Miller built other V 16 engines but they were for marine applications.

 

Can you imagine that in your garage!

 

Jewel-like.