1967 Lamborghini 2R/340

This fabulous tractor, like many others that have come our way, has been part of the private collection of one of the world’s foremost curators and connoisseurs of classic Lamborghini tractors for around 15 years.

He is a personal friend of Tonino Lamborghini and his son’s tractor restoration business is the only one officially sanctioned and approved by the Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini.

But this particular tractor differs from the others in one very significant and important respect: it was personally owned by Ferrucio Lamborghini and was registered in his name.

We have copies of Ministero Dei Trasporti registration documents, authenticated by Automobile Club Vicenzia, attesting to that extraordinary fact.

We know from the vendor that it was used by Ferrucio to work on the Lamborghini family’s vineyard at Panicale, Perugia.

It is in unrestored, highly original condition.

It also starts on the button and is a fully functioning and capable machine, having only been used for a total of 2,418 hours.

The chassis and bodywork are still in their original and period-correct colours of off white over blue.

As far as we’re aware, all the parts you can see date from the time it left the factory in 1967, including the original ‘raging bull’ logo badges on the front grille and steering wheel boss.

The only exception that we’re aware of is the n/s/f tyre, which is of a slightly later vintage than the other tyres.

The bodywork is straight with no notable dents or damage beyond that attributable to normal working life on a hillside in Perguia.

This example comes with substantial rear mud-guards. These offered two advantages over less robust items.

Firstly, they could be sat on by farm workers, making the tractor a useful means of transport as well as a no-nonsense work-horse.

Secondly, the extra weight over the rear wheels gave the vehicle better traction.

Obviously, in common with most old tractors, the inside of this one is on the outside.

But there’s still plenty of charming period detail to capture your attention.

As you might expect, the instrumentation is minimal, but the Veglia Borletti instruments are correct and, as far as we’re aware, functional.

The sprung seat comes with what looks like its original ‘padding’, although we’re using that word in a fairly loose sense and can imagine it might be found somewhat lacking in comfort if pressed into service on a rocky field.

The levers for gear selection and other engagement activities are alloy, and the slender, three-spoke Bakelite steering wheel has retained its original boss and logo.

The offside rear reflector is cracked and a piece is missing.

This tractor is powered by the legendary three-cylinder Lamborghini FL3 39hp air-cooled diesel engine – and this particular unit consistently starts on the first turn of the key.

The engine itself is as clean, dry and tidy as you could hope to find on an unrestored tractor that’s nearly 60 years old.

The tractor comes with authenticated copies of its original registration documents, proving that it was registered to Ferrucio Lamborghini himself.

The documents also establish that it was destined for use in Panicale, Perugia, where fine wines still bear the family name.

It comes with a key and a copy of Tonino Lamborghini’s book (in Italian) – ‘I Trattori’ about his father’s life and work.

This, then, is your opportunity to own a Lamborghini that was personally registered to the great man himself.

Normally, we make a point of telling everyone that the latest Lamborghini tractor to pass through our portals has been comprehensively restored to the highest standards and is of museum quality.

Well, this one hasn’t been restored and it wears the honest patina of its scratches, scars and scuffs with deserved pride.

We’d like to think that, if you looked hard enough, you’d still be able to find the fingerprints of Ferrucio somewhere on this very special tractor.

We are happy to offer this vehicle for auction with an estimate in the range of £10,000 - £15,000.

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