When you think of a classic Lamborghini, images of the Countach, Miura, or perhaps even the Espada come to mind. However, a different kind of classic Lamborghini will going up for auction through Mecum, and it might not be what you expect.
Most enthusiasts know of Lamborghini’s origins, but for those who don’t, the Italian automaker now known for producing some of the world’s finest supercars started off making tractors, and one of them will go under the hammer at Mecum’s Indianapolis auction in May. Specifically, a 1962 Lamborghini 2R.
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The first Lamborghini tractor was made in 1948, and it was cobbled together from discarded military parts. As time went on, their products featured more and more components made in-house. The 1951 L33 was the first of their tractors to be made entirely themselves, but the engine still came from Morris. Future models began to offer a choice between third-party or Lamborghini engines, then in 1958, they introduced the Lamborghinetta, which was offered exclusively with an engine of their own design.
The 1962 2R was the successor to the Lamborghinetta, but that wasn’t the only title it claimed. It was also Lamborghini’s last tractor made while the company was solely a tractor company, branching out into the automobile industry just a year later. That doesn’t mean they stopped building their tractors, though. In fact, they’re even still made today.
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Going back to this 2R, it features a 2,193cc 3-cylinder engine making all of 39 hp (40 PS / 29 kW), which is mated to a four-speed manual transmission. It was imported from Italy in 2022, but a year before, it underwent a comprehensive restoration in which it was completely disassembled, sanded down to the frame, then refinished in the same blue and orange color scheme it originally wore. Along with the visual restoration, the tractor also received new fuel pumps, a new hydraulic hitch assembly, and a service to its PTOs, and as a result, it actually runs and drives.
How much do you think this 2R will go for when it crosses the auction block next month at Mecum’s Indy event? Let us know in the comments.
