The legendary rivalry between Lamborghini and Ferrari started not in the race tracks, but from a heated argument over faulty clutches. Ferruccio Lamborghini, a successful tractor manufacturer and proud Ferrari owner, was so frustrated by the shortcomings of his Ferrari’s clutch that he confronted Enzo Ferrari himself. Instead of receiving advice or solutions, Lamborghini was insulted and dismissed, provoking a challenge that led him to build his own supercar brand—one that would go head-to-head with Ferrari’s prestige. This article recounts how a spark of frustration and a clash of egos created one of the most iconic rivalries in automotive history. […]
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