1967 | Lamborghini R 230 DT

This is an online-only NO RESERVE auction by Bonhams|Cars Online (www.bonhamscarsonline.com). The price shown is the lower estimate. To see more details, read the full description and see 200+ photographs & video please visit our website. It is free to Register an account and bid. There is no Buy it Now or part-exchange. Here is a brief excerpt taken from the auction description:

This fabulous tractor, like many others that have come our way, is part of the private collection of Ermes Formilan, a legendary restorer, a personal friend of Ferruccio’s son, Tonino Lamborghini, and a man whose family restoration company - Garage 961 - is the only tractor restoration business officially sanctioned and approved by the Museo Ferruccio Lamborghini.

But here’s the thing.

This particular tractor is so special precisely because it hasn’t been restored by Ermes, Garage 961 or anyone else for that matter.

It is entirely and wholly authentic, original and unrestored.

This very rare 1967 1R tractor is a variation that was only produced for one year, from March 1966 to March 1967.

It is the last version of the famous twin-cylinder tractor and is powered by a 1.4-litre twin-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine producing 26 horsepower. Power is delivered via a four-speed manual transmission with both high and low final-drive ratios.

It was also the last iteration of the 1R to feature the iconic orange and blue livery, and the first model with the restyled square bonnet and dashboard.

Before Ermes bought this tractor to the UK in 2019 it had been the property of one man (and later his son) from new.

The son gave the tractor the same diligent curation and care as his father had done, ensuring that it was always optimally maintained and kept in the extraordinary condition you see today.

Ermes tells us that this much-loved tractor was always treated as if it was a member of the family.

This vehicle is currently with the vendor in Cambridge, UK; if you would like more information or to arrange a viewing please get in touch with us directly. We run online classic car auctions every weekday, every week of the year 24/7/365. Please sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with what is coming soon.