![]() ![]() Enzo being Enzo, he belittled Ferruccio Lamborghini as a tractor maker that didn't know anything about sports cars. When Lamborghini's own mechanic pointed out that a replacement clutch in the car was the same as used in Lamborghini tractors, but with a massive markup from Ferrari, he was incensed and confronted Enzo Ferrari. Ferruccio Lamborghini became a wealthy man and spent some of his money on sports cars, specifically a Ferrari 250GT regularly serviced by Ferrari at its Maranello headquarters. ![]() When he returned to Italy, he created a business making tractors from surplus military machines, then expanded into manufacturing all kinds of things, including heating and air-conditioning systems. Stuck on an island in the middle of World War II meant the supply chain for parts wasn't reliable, so he had to get creative to keep things running. Ferruccio Lamborghini was born on April 28, 1916, and developed a reputation for mechanical ingenuity when he was stationed as a vehicle maintenance supervisor for the Italian Royal Air Force. 01, 2022 10:07 AM ET by Ian Wright Car Culture / 3 Comments From inventing the supercar to failing to sell motorcycles. 8 Facts Everyone Should Know About Lamborghini CarBuzz News Features New Cars Used Cars Sell My Car Shopping Tools Car Reviews Car Finder Compare Cars Best Cars Car Dealerships Used Car Reviews Car Advice Home Features 8 Facts Everyone Should Know About LamborghiniĨ Facts Everyone Should Know About Lamborghini Jan. ![]()
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