1964 Lamborghini 1R

This 1R was built in 1964 and comes from the private collection of Ermes Formilan, a prolific collector and car enthusiast and also the personal friend of Ferruccio’s son Tonino Lamborghini.

The restoration work on this tractor is certified approved by the official Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini.

It was fully restored to fully functioning museum-quality three years ago by Ermes’ company - Garage 961 - the only tractor restorers officially sanctioned by the Museo.

It is certified original and correct in every aspect and detail and comes with an autographed copy of Tonino’s book on Lamborghini tractors as well as a photobook covering this actual tractor’s restoration.

We understand that it was never registered in Italy, having been used only on a private estate.

This is as good as it gets.

This eye-catching machine is finished in Lamborghini’s original signature blue and orange tractor livery. The paintwork is largely in a very good condition having been restored only a few years ago.

Although it is not dissimilar to the Gulf Oil racing livery, they didn’t adopt the combination of pale blue and orange until the late sixties. Ferruccio had discovered this winning colour scheme a decade before.

The bodywork is straight with no apparent dents or damage - but then this isn’t a fragile supercar, this is an industrial-strength vehicle built to take a beating. All badges and decals are in superb condition.

You’ll have to forgive us a bit of licence here - there isn’t technically an “inside” when it comes to old tractors.

However, the sculpted metal seat is surprisingly comfortable and incredibly springy - you’ll need to hold on tight if you hit a bump with any decent speed.

There is a small, Lamborghini-branded box attached to the inside of the left-rear wheel arch. This was probably intended to hold a few tools to fix the tractor or to attach a plough or harrow, but we like to imagine that “Farmer Luigi” might have kept a panini and a half-bottle of chianti in there for his lunch.

The dials on the instrument panel are authentic and in excellent condition. As far as we can tell, all switches, buttons, levers, toggles and dials do what they’re supposed to do. The lights and indicators work all round. The handbrake also works.

The undersides of the tractor appear to be untroubled by time, mileage or the elements. As far as we know it hasn’t been used in anger since its restoration three years ago.

The restoration to factory original specification used all original parts and no reproductions, so everything is correct and appears in its right and proper place.

The engine bay is spotless, clean and dry, looking entirely in order. As it should.

The Lamborghini comes with a photobook documenting its restoration by Garage 961 and a document certifying its authenticity and approval by the Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini.

Also included is a copy of Tonino Lamborghini’s book ‘I Trattori’ autographed by the author.

The 1R is an agricultural vehicle, therefore has no registration plates or UK paperwork such as MoT certificate or V5C. We have no idea what it would entail to register it here, but we're sure the DVLA would.

The Lamborghini marque of course has masses of appeal and an army of fans. Their current supercars might attract a less discerning clientele, but the classic back catalogue is hugely desirable and therefore priced accordingly.

How then, can an enthusiast get themselves an immaculate sixties Lamborghini for the price of a new Ford Fiesta? Well, if you’ve read this far you’ll know the answer - this 1964 1R tractor of course!

With its unmatched provenance and recent certified restoration, it has to be one of the best-looking examples around - added to which, it actually runs and drives very well (once you’ve got the hang of it). Some might even say it handles better than a few of the classic sports cars we’ve had through our auction.

It starts on the button and has brakes that work - for the sixties, that is. The only thing we’d recommend is backing off the revs a bit before engaging the clutch or you might find yourself dumped onto the ground looking through your upturned legs at the back of the tractor. As history has shown, Ferruccio liked a strong clutch!

We think that for £18,000 to £22,000 you can perhaps have a lawn-mower to match your Miura, a play-thing to complement your Countach or just a conversation starter to accompany your Aventador.

If you don’t already have a raging bull in the garage - and let’s face it most of us haven’t - this is a great opportunity to own one.

This 1R has both a visual and an aural presence; guaranteed to turn heads, raise a few smiles and startle the wildlife. Yes, it is a bit agricultural (no, really?) but it has charm in abundance and of course, it is a Lamborghini.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the ‘Contact Seller’ button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.