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1959 Lamborghini DLA 35

Highlights

  • Rare, desirable and early 3352 2R model
  • Offered in original, unrestored condition
  • Running, driving and all functions working including a 3 point linkage and PTO
  • Rare factory features including lights included

The Appeal

Times were hard in Italy following the Second World War. The country needed to feed itself, and that meant the industrialisation of agriculture. Italian tractor manufacturers were few and far between, and those tractors they did have ran on petrol - a resource in short supply at the time. That’s where a young, enterprising Ferruccio Lamborghini stepped in, developing his own agricultural machinery using left-over military surplus equipment, for which he developed his own diesel engines.
This 1959 3352 2R model hails from the height of Lamborghini Trattori’s success. It’s a very capable tractor, especially for its modest size, and is equipped with a three-point linkage and power take-off.
This example is exceedingly original and delightfully patinated. We’re assured that the engine starts “on the button” and all functions work correctly.
For those seeking an original, complete running example to preserve or restore, this would be a superb candidate.

The History and Paperwork

  • Offered with all import/export documentation
  • Not currently UK road-registered

The Condition

  • All original and complete, including the instrumentation 
  • Lamborghini’s trademark orange and blue paint scheme retained and heavily patinated
  • Remnants of the original vinyls/decals survive, as does the original Lamborghini badging
  • The tinware does not appear heavily corroded or notably damaged besides various light dents
  • The seat appears to be a replacement or restored item
  • All wheels are original and embossed with Lamborghini
  • The tyres are perished but usable in this application and not excessively worn down
  • The alloy levers present well

The Mechanics 

  • 2.2-litre 36bhp inline-three-cylinder diesel
  • Four-speed gearbox
  • Rear-wheel-drive only
  • The exhausts pipe looks to be a recent replacement item in the original style
  • PTO operating well
  • Three-point linkage in working order, raising and lowering smoothly
  • We’re informed that the engine starts promptly and runs well
  • The tractor is said to drive well, with all functions working as intended


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Auction Details

  • Year1959
  • MakeLamborghini
  • ModelTractor
  • ColourRed
  • Engine size2200cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownAberdeen
  • CountyScotland
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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