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Originally Posted by VApeople
Ain't that the truth!
In a Road&Track magazine, I saw a photo of Lamborghinis racing. However these were not ultra-high performance cars - they were tractors.
I read that Mr. Lamborghini made his money by manufacturing tractors and then bought a Ferrari. He found a problem with the car and complained to Enzo Ferrari, who told him, "All you know about is tractors". That upset Mr. L, so he said he would make a car better than Ferrari.
You gotta love the Italians.
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The cart should be geared for 20 mph unless it’s a low speed vehicle or LSV. Sadly, it takes about 2 minutes to increase the top speed on your 20 mph GC, many YouTube videos on that subject. Please don’t speed up your GC. Getting a ticket for 25mph in a standard GC leads to a ton of legal problems. Stick with 20mph, you’ll still get there – eventually.
You are correct about Ferrari/Lamborghini. My dad knew Enzo’s son Piero, more acquaintance than friend. The story was relayed to my dad as follows. Mr. Lamborghini bought a Ferrari. When he brought it in for service Enzo was there. Enzo asked how he liked the and car - Lamborghini said, considering what it cost I’m a bit surprised at all these problems, window would not close properly, radio didn’t work, heater didn’t work, etc etc. Enzo being a too proud Italian said, what do you know about cars, you’re just a hick farmer. Lamborghini is a VERY wealthy man at that time, the ‘John Deere’ of Italy. Lamborghini set out to show him what a “hick” can do, the Lamborghini car was born. I’m sure Enzo regretted not keeping his mouth shut and just fixed the guys car.