| Lamborghini is known worldwide for its | | | | downs since then. It declared bankruptcy shortly after |
| high-performance sports cars. Based in a small village | | | | the founder retired, and it was bought and sold many |
| outside of Bologna, Italy, the company was founded by | | | | times. It passed through the hands of Swiss, American, |
| Italian businessman Feruccio Lamborghini. | | | | and Indonesian interests over the years, and today it's |
| Before he got into sports cars, Lamborghini owned a | | | | owned by the German company Audi. |
| tractor factory. According to the story told by his son, | | | | If you've ever seen a Lamborghini, you can probably |
| Lamborghini was unhappy with the clutch in his Ferrari | | | | understand the appeal of these distinctive cars. Most |
| 250 GT, and went to Enzo Ferrari with a complaint. | | | | Lamborghinis are aggressive-looking, hugging the |
| Ferrari sent Lamborghini away, saying he should stick | | | | ground like a panther about to strike. Many models |
| to driving tractors, since he couldn't drive cars. | | | | have doors that lift vertically instead of opening |
| When Lamborghini got home, he dismantled his | | | | outward-a unique look invented by the brand. They're |
| Ferrari's clutch and realized it was manufactured by | | | | immediately recognizable, and you're sure to turn |
| the same company that manufactured the clutches he | | | | heads while you're on the road in one. |
| used in his tractors. He fixed the problem using a spare | | | | As for driving a Lamborghini, there are many different |
| part from his own factory. | | | | models to choose from. They all have one thing in |
| Whether or not the story happened exactly as told, it's | | | | common, however: speed. A typical Lamborghini can |
| clear that Lamborghini started his company because | | | | accelerate quickly enough to press you into your seat |
| he was sure he could beat the competition. He started | | | | and drop your stomach to the floor. The low stance of |
| the Lamborghini Automobili company in 1963, with the | | | | the car increases its aerodynamic qualities, and its big |
| Lamborghini 350 GT. The company sold over 130 | | | | tyres dig into the tarmac. |
| models after displaying the prototype at the Turin Auto | | | | The qualities that make it the perfect performance car, |
| Show in 1963. Lamborghini followed up with the 400 | | | | however, also have some drawbacks. Many |
| GT and the 400 GT 2+2 in following years. In 1965, | | | | Lamborghini models have a low undercarriage, making |
| Lamborghini produced the legendary Miura-which | | | | damage to the underside a danger. Don't expect a lot |
| elevated the company's name to the heights of Ferrari | | | | of interior space or storage, either. Practicality is |
| and Maserati. | | | | generally sacrificed for performance. This is clearly not |
| Although the cars were soon selling worldwide, the car | | | | the type of car you'd use to help your friend move or |
| factory was not completely self-sufficient yet. | | | | go to the supermarket. |
| Lamborghini maintained his successful tractor business | | | | While driving a Lamborghini is close to driving a true F-1 |
| for many years after he began producing sports cars. | | | | race car, you don't need any special training to do it. |
| In 1974, however, the company received a setback. | | | | The cost to buy one is prohibitive for many, but you |
| Earlier, a South American company had put in an order | | | | can still experience the thrill of driving one through a |
| so large that Lamborghini had to upgrade the tractor | | | | company that offers driving experience days. Many |
| factory in order to meet it. After he spent a great deal | | | | driving experiences take place on race tracks, where |
| of money upgrading the factory, the client canceled | | | | you'll get the opportunity to explore the car's |
| the order. | | | | acceleration, performance through turns, and more in a |
| Lamborghini decided to sell off the tractor company | | | | safe environment. |
| and focus on cars. For a while, the company survived | | | | If you're looking for an unforgettable driving experience, |
| mostly on the sale of the popular Miura. Once the | | | | you won't find anything like a Lamborghini. Their pure |
| company started doing well, Lamborghini sold the | | | | speed and power will give any driver a thrill, whether |
| business to a Swiss investor and retired. His name, | | | | on the highway or the race track. If an opportunity to |
| however, remained with the company. | | | | drive one comes your way, don't hesitate to take it. It's |
| Lamborghini has experienced its share of ups and | | | | sure to give you a ride you'll never forget. |