- One of five steampunk Lamborghini tractors is being auctioned in the UK.
- It’s based around a 1960s DLA35 tractor with a 2.2-liter diesel engine.
- This Centenario Tractor would have cost its original owner around $2 m.
Ferruccio Lamborghini made his fortune building tractors before he ever slapped his name on a supercar, but it wasn’t until long after he’d died that the two worlds collided. Meet the Centenario Tractor, a hot-rodded farm workhorse commissioned to celebrate Ferruccio Lamborghini’s 100th birthday back in 2016.
This slammed, steampunk Lamborghini tractor is now up for auction, and it’s every bit as bizarre and fascinating as it sounds. One of five similar builds, it was created by Italian designer Adler Capelli and backed by the Lamborghini experts at German collector group Klima Lounge, blending old agricultural hardware with dramatic visuals.
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At the heart of this project is a 1960s Lamborghini DLA35 tractor. That means a 2.2 liter three cylinder diesel engine producing a modest 36 hp (36.5 PS), paired with a manual gearbox. Not exactly headline grabbing numbers, but performance was never the point here.
Dropped To Road, Or Field
Instead, the focus is on design and craftsmanship. The tractor has been completely reworked into a low slung, almost hot rod like shape, with the driver and passenger sitting down between the huge rear wheels. The result isn’t quite Miura-sleek, but by farm standards it looks seriously sporty.
Hand formed metal panels are left unpainted so they can age naturally, developing a patina over time just like vintage tractors still working in Italian fields. And there are also countless hidden touches and multiple Lamborghini badges for enthusiasts to discover.
Despite being fully functional, this isn’t something you’d want to hook up to a plough. It’s closer to rolling art than working machine, which explains why this example has only covered 310 miles (500 km) since it was completed in 2020. Come to think of it, we’re surprised it’s done that many miles.
When new, each of the five reportedly sold for around €1.75 million ($2 m at today’s exchange rates), putting it firmly in supercar territory. That’s a staggering figure for something with less power than a city car, but exclusivity and craftsmanship don’t come cheap.
Now one of these rare creations is looking for a new owner. If you’ve ever wanted a Lamborghini that connects the brand’s farming roots with its flair for the dramatic, this might be your only shot for a while. You can check out the auction listing here, but you might need more than Revuelto money (currently $600k in the US) to take it home.
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