s a mechanic in the Regia Aeronautica, during World War II, Lamborghini went into business building tractors out of leftover military hardware from the war effort. By the mid-1950s, Lamborghini's tractor company, Lamborghini Trattori S.p.A., had become one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the country. He was also the owner of a successful gas heater and air conditioning manufacturer. Lamborghini's wealth allowed him to cultivate a childhood interest in cars, owning a number of luxury automobiles including Alfa Romeos, Lancias, Maseratis, and a Mercedes Benz. He purchased his first Ferrari, a 250GT, in 1958, and went on to own several more. Lamborghini was fond of the Ferraris, but considered them too noisy and rough to be proper road cars, likening them to repurposed track cars. Lamborghini decided to pursue an automobile manufacturing venture, with the goal of bringing to life his vision of a perfect grand tourer.Type Fully owned subsidiary
Industry AutomotiveFounded October 30, 1963 Founder(s) Ferruccio Lamborghini Headquarters Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy Area served Worldwide
Key people Stephan Winkelmann, CEO Wolfgang Egger, Head of Design Products Automobiles Revenue US$ 97.5 million (2002) Profit US$ 18.1 million 2006 Owner(s) AUDI AG Employees 567 (2002) Parent Volkswagen Group Website lamborghini.com
