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Ferruccio Lamborghini

Italian industrialist, founder of automobili lamborghini.

Born April 28th, 1916 in Cento.

Died February 20th, 1993 at 76 years old in Perugia (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
engineer, entrepreneur, industrialist, mechanic, racing automobile driver

Ferruccio Lamborghini, a renowned industrialist and car designer, passed away on February 20th, 1993, at the age of 76. He was the founder of the Lamborghini car empire that was first established in the town of Sant' Agata bolognese in Italy in 1963. Ferruccio's most famous automobile contributions include the Miura, the Countach, and the MurciƩlago. Ferruccio became a successful industrialist, beginning his career at a nearby tractor-production factory, which he eventually went on to own. He then began producing successful sports cars, with distinct designs unlike anything anyone had seen before. His influence on the automotive industry was immense, his name forever associated with luxury and craftsmanship, as well as a signature style that was infused into everything his company created. Ferruccio Lamborghini will be remembered for his passion, vision, and dedication to excellence; a legacy that will live on throughout generations of car enthusiasts.

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