Ferruccio Lamborghini told Enzo Ferrari “You build your beautiful cars with my tractor parts.” “Enzo Ferrari told him back: “You are a tractor driver you are a farmer. You shouldn’t complain about driving my cars because they’re the best cars in the world.”
This is a story about two of the most famous carmakers in the world and their feud.
Ferruccio Lamborghini was an Italian tractor manufacturer who became disgruntled with his Ferrari.
He felt that his car wasn’t up to par so he decided to build his own.
The result was the Lamborghini Miura one of the most iconic cars in history.
Lamborghini’s rivalry with Ferrari continued throughout the years.
However Lamborghini always stayed true to his roots building high-performance tractors and farm equipment until his death in 1993.
Even today Lamborghinis are some of the most sought-after cars in the world and continue to be a symbol of luxury and power. Thanks Ferruccio!
Did Enzo Ferrari Insult Ferruccio Lamborghini?
Yes Enzo Ferrari insulted Ferruccio Lamborghini.
Lamborghini was a mechanic who worked on Ferraris before he founded his own company.
When Lamborghini first started making cars Ferrari said that he was just a “repairer of trucks.” Ouch! Let’s just say that the two men didn’t have the best relationship.
What Did Lamborghini Suggest To Ferrari?
The answer to this question is not public information.
However according to rumors Lamborghini suggested that Ferrari switch to a V8 engine in order to make their cars more fuel-efficient.
This would have been a major shift for Ferrari as they have always used V12 engines in their cars.
However Ferrari ultimately decided not to make the switch and continue using V12 engines.
What Happened Between Lamborghini And Ferrari?
Back in the 1960s Ferruccio Lamborghini was a successful tractor manufacturer.
He was also an automobile enthusiast and race car driver. In the early days of the Lamborghini company
Ferruccio Lamborghini focused on making grand touring cars that could be raced.
He had a falling out with Enzo Ferrari the founder of Ferrari over who made the best sports car.
Ferruccio Lamborghini felt that Enzo Ferrari was dismissive of his automobiles and claimed that he could do just as good a job if not better.
The rivalry between these two Italian icons has continued to this day.