Lamborghini

In 1969, Automobili Lamborghini encountered problems with its fully unionized work force, among which the machinists and fabricators had begun to take one-hour token stoppages as part of a national campaign due to strained relations between the metal workers’ union and Italian industry. Ferruccio Lamborghini, who often rolled up his sleeves and joined in the [...]

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By the end of 1966, the workforce at the Sant’Agata factory had expanded to 300. Enough deposits had been made by eager Miura buyers to begin the development program in 1967. Ferruccio continued to clash with his engineering team on the subject of racing the Miura. The first four cars were kept at the factory, [...]

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