Lamborghini to przedsiębiorstwo, które słynne stało się przede wszystkim z produkcji supersamochodów, lecz korzenie firmy sięgają znacznie głębiej, do 1948 roku, kiedy uruchomiono produkcję ciągników rolniczych. Seria DL zrodziła się w 1952 roku i nie była to wówczas produkcja masowa. W pierwszym roku wytworzono raptem 46 sztuk, a z roku 1955, z którego pochodzi prezentowany ciągnik, stworzono raptem 383 sztuki wszystkich ciągników firmy Lamborghini. To, że dziś udało się tako maszynę odnaleźć i odrestaurować to prawdziwy ewenement, zwłaszcza na rynku amerykańskim, gdzie ciągniki te nigdy nie były wówczas oferowane jako nowe. Uzyskana na aukcji cena 110 tys. USD (ok. 417 tys. zł) pokazuje, jak interesującym dodatkiem dla kolekcjonerów może być ten ekscytujący kawałek historii firmy Lamborghini.
Link: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23425/lot/32/
LOT 32
1955 LAMBORGHINI DL25 TRACTOR
Sold for US$ 110,000 (PLN 416,900) inc. premium
Quail Lodge Auction
19 Aug 2016, 11:00 PDT
Carmel, Quail Lodge & Golf Club
1955 LAMBORGHINI DL25 TRACTOR
ENGINE NO. 0359
2,504cc OHV 2-Cylinder Diesel Engine
Bosch Diesel Injection
25hp at 1,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Hydraulic Rear Brakes
*Exciting piece of Lamborghini history
*Beautifully restored and ready for shows
*Working PTO for any farm use
*Fun and powerful early Lamborghini
The Lamborghini DL25
Details of Mr. Lamborghini’s tractor production are usually just a side note to the stories surrounding the 400 GT, Miura, Countach, etc. He was, in fact, a very successful industrialist and the tractors that bear his name are still in production today.
Lamborghini was founded in 1948 and were well-known for production of not just tractors, but also of military and industrial engines. Lamborghini Trattori grew quickly, developing many specialized models and becoming one of the largest agricultural manufacturers in Italy. While separate from automotive operations, the tractor business has been steadily successful and still produces specialized equipment for orchards, vineyards and other specialist farms around the world.
The Tractor Offered
Due to the fact that Lamborghini never officially imported their tractors into the US, it is a very rare opportunity to find one of these charming agricultural cousins of the Miuras and Countachs. This example has benefitted from a dedicated owner who restored the tractor to its current impressive condition. When taking into consideration that this is made for a more rural purpose, it is indeed a well-engineered machine with plenty of power and reliability. The two-cylinder Diesel engine has plenty of torque to do active duty in the field, but would also be great fun to drive around the property. The belt-driven PTO is designed to run various pieces of farming equipment and is reported to be well-functioning, should one want to explore on his own.
This little Lambo appears very correct and is finished in the traditional Lamborghini Trattori red on the bodywork, with a gray finish on the chassis and wheel hubs. This tractor is surely pretty enough to show. A cute and appropriate addition to any collection, this DL25 is a great way to remember the roots of Lamborghini before they became immortal with flamboyant supercar design.