In the early 1960s, Ferruccio was already a wealthy industrialist. He had built a fortune from , a company he started by repurposing surplus military hardware into affordable tractors for post-war Italian farmers.

Fuelled by this disrespect, Lamborghini decided to build a "perfect" grand tourer that surpassed Ferrari's in both luxury and reliability. Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend - The Twin Geeks

The story of Ferruccio Lamborghini is more than just a business biography; it is the ultimate "revenge success" tale. While the 2022 film Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend dramatizes his rise, the real-world history is even more fascinating.