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  1. furious_ferrari

    furious_ferrari F1 Rookie

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    #1 furious_ferrari, Apr 20, 2010
    Ferraris seem to have a cult like following in Italy. It is part of their culture over there. I was wondering though, what do the Italian people think of Lamborghinis? I mean Lamborghinis have been in Italy for around 50+ years and it doesnt seem like they are as well loved as Ferraris. Could I be wrong?
     
  2. Fast_ian

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    #2 Fast_ian, Apr 20, 2010
    No racing heritage, no tifosi.

    I'd say they're respected, but not loved. [Particularly now they're German owned.]

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  3. Mitch Alsup

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    #3 Mitch Alsup, Apr 20, 2010
    See scene 1: Original version of "The Italian Job"
     
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    #5 Rubi, Apr 20, 2010
    Hah!
     
  6. amenasce

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    #6 amenasce, Apr 20, 2010
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  7. sambomydog

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    #7 sambomydog, Apr 20, 2010
    I spend quite a bit of time every year in and around Modena. Lamborghini is loved and has a following maybe as much as Ferrari from what i have seen. They are proud of the marque.
     
  8. effer

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    #8 effer, Apr 20, 2010
    I would like to read what do people in Italy think about Lamborghini.


    If I was Italian I would be very proud because wheter you like or hate Lamborghini, they are constructing high end dreamcars.


    And it doesn't diminish Ferrari.
     
  9. dave_fonz_164

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    #9 dave_fonz_164, Apr 20, 2010
    From my personal experience, nobody can come close to the Ferrari mystique in Italy. I actually think Maserati is more respected than Lambo. Alfa Romeo has a strong following too.
     
  10. blackbolt22

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    #10 blackbolt22, Apr 20, 2010
    I have often wondered about this very question. It will be interesting to hear from people who actually have some first hand knowledge.

    I have always heard they are not as well respected but I take with a grain of salt, as they say.
     
  11. eulk328

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    #11 eulk328, Apr 20, 2010
    I lived in Italy for six years and I agree exactly with what you are saying.
    If they were in F1 I'm sure it would be somewhat different but...
     
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    #12 tatcat, Apr 20, 2010
    my fathers' uncle loved his lamborghini, tractor. he used it every day on his little farm near naples.
     
  13. Jackmb1

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    #13 Jackmb1, Apr 20, 2010
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  14. h2oskier

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    #14 h2oskier, Apr 20, 2010
    I'd agree about the no racing heritage would be tough to adore..LOL tatcat


    Fast ian are they now really German owned. I obviously pay no attention
     
  15. Skogens Baron

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    #15 Skogens Baron, Apr 21, 2010
    They are now owned buy Audi.. The guys at the factory didn't like that and reffered to the gallardo as a Gallaudi.. ;) But they saw it as the one oportunity to save their jobs and keep the company from dying.. The murcielago they ment that was the last real lamborghini as the body is made in Italy not in germany as the gallaudi.. :)

    My impression is that Italians love lamborghini allmost as much as ferraris.. But we have to have Emilio on thisone :)
     
  16. FredParoutaud

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    #16 FredParoutaud, Apr 21, 2010
    Finally somebody that KNOWS what he is talking about on this thread.

    They just love the cars! When I drove a Murcie around the area everybody was all thumbs up. They are VERY PROUD of Lamborghini. It is Italian, just as they are.

    http://www.400gt.com/photos/factory/photoshoot/DSCN5655.JPG

    http://www.400gt.com/photos/factory/photoshoot/DSCN5657.JPG

    Thumbs up everywhere. Honking horns and waving! It's a celebration of these cars over there, it really is. :)

    Fred
     
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    #17 ralfabco, Apr 21, 2010
    Emilio !!!!!!!!!!
     
  18. Kevin2772

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    #18 Kevin2772, Apr 21, 2010
    I was thinking the same thing ralf.....funny thing is, he owns two lambos....no ferraris....hmmmm
     
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    #19 TexasF355F1, Apr 21, 2010
    You say that in jest, however, it would be interesting how Lamborghini would be thought of today if they still built tractors. It seems like Feruccio was more embarrassed by it than proud of what got him started.

    Imagine a Lamborghini riding lawnmower. :D
     
  20. monte patterson

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    #20 monte patterson, Apr 21, 2010
    Actually Masaertti is the oldest of these cars and has a great racing pedigree. For the most part every Italian I have ever met in Italy, loves both the Ferraris and Lamborghinis about the same. Concerning Alfas, Most of the following I have seen is behind tow trucks.
     
  21. aquapuss

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    #21 aquapuss, Apr 21, 2010
    They still do. Under German stewardship, just like the cars.
     
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  23. ApexOversteer

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    #23 ApexOversteer, Apr 21, 2010
    "What do people in Italy think of Lamborghini?"

    "Mama mia! Why canno Ferrari make-a the car that-a look-a good like-a thees?"
     
  24. Shamile

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    #24 Shamile, Apr 21, 2010
    Dear Lamborghinisti,

    Conservative girls like Ferraris 'cause....

    .....their panties don't go down. :D


    Shamile

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  25. FredParoutaud

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    #25 FredParoutaud, Apr 21, 2010
    you know, if you can't even spell the guy's name properly...

    Ferruccio was a great industrialist. That's what allowed him to build cars. I'm sure he was very proud of the tractors...that's what got him going.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferruccio_Lamborghini

    Fred
     
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