Two individuals that are responsible for some of the most spectacular and outer-worldly motorcars of all time have now been reunited after Ferrucio Lamborghini was inducted into the prestigious Automotive Hall of Fame, alongisde lifetime rival and counterpart; Enzo Ferrari.
This article is dedicated to the labour and incessant pursuit of perfection of Ferrucio Lamborghini whose creations have scattered the automotive history books with some true marvels. As of the 21st of July 2022, the iconic Italian genius was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame and now joins long-time rival and fellow countryman Enzo Ferrari, who received the posthumous honour in 2000.
The Michigan located Automotive Hall of Fame focuses on the history of the automobile and the hundreds of pioneers who made great contributions to the industry. Watch the video of Stephan Winkelmann describing the award here.
Along with the personal accolade, the tycoon who initially started Lamborghini Trattori (tractors) in 1948 and then Lamborghini Automobili in 1963 had two of his iconic models highlighted by the Automotive Hall of Fame. Arguably two of the most significant motor cars of Lamborghini’s 59 year history are the Miura and the Countach; each special and noteworthy for a host of reasons.
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In a time when modern technology was still at its infancy, the Miura of 1966 turned the automotive world on its head and ushered in a true supercar with its mid-rear engine layout housing the 4,0-litre V12 in a transversal configuration. Less than 10 years later, the Countach arrived and contrasted the supple curves of its predecessor; the newcomer was a wedge-shaped poster car with a sonorous motor perched behind the cockpit too.
In the same year of 1974, Ferrucio Lamborghini sold the majority of his company until it eventually found some stability with Audi at the helm in 1998. To think that all of this started out after a heated debate between the two Italian men after Ferrucio Lamborghini criticised the Grand Touring model with the Prancing Horse emblem atop its bonnet.
