Highlights

Believed to be one of only 45 examples ever produced
Purchased in Italy from the original owner in unrestored condition
Noted to be one of just 10 fitted with the original prototype wheels
Accompanied by its original 1960 Italian registration document and plate
Sympathetically recommissioned while preserving originality and patina

The Appeal

Before Lamborghini became synonymous with exotic supercars, Ferruccio Lamborghini built his reputation, and his fortune, manufacturing agricultural machinery. The 3402C crawler tractor, produced in tiny numbers during 1960, represents a fascinating chapter in the marque's history and is among the rarest pieces of Lamborghini heritage in existence.

This example was purchased directly from its original owner in Italy. The vendor believes it to be the most original of only two examples currently known on the market, and possibly the sole surviving example in highly original, functional condition. Rather than subjecting it to a full restoration, the current owner has taken a preservation-first approach, with the tractor sympathetically recommissioned. The vendor states that the original paintwork, body panels, instruments, and matching-number mechanical components have all been retained, and that nothing has been repainted or welded. It is currently stored in Italy.

Key Information

Mileage: The tractor is fitted with an hour meter rather than a conventional odometer; 0 hours indicated
Country of registration: The vehicle is not currently registered; it is stored in Italy and accompanied by its original 1960 Italian registration document
Technical inspection status: exempt
Technical specs: 2.2-litre air-cooled three-cylinder 40-hp diesel engine paired with a dual-range, unsynchronised 8 forward and 2 reverse speed manual gearbox
Paperwork: Original 1960 Italian registration document and plate; supporting documentation for the purchase and mechanical recommissioning work
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The Detail

Full engine and transmission oil service carried out during recommissioning
Fuel-system servicing completed with new filters and fuel lines
Engine belt replaced
Full lubrication carried out
New battery and battery cables fitted
Necessary electrical and wiring work completed
Lights and toolboxes restored
Original hour meter restored to full working order
New rear tyres fitted to the correct original specification
Original paint and patina cleaned and preserved with Owatrol — no repaint carried out
The vendor states there is no rust anywhere on the tractor
The vendor states virtually everything is original, including instruments, matching-number mechanical components, body panels (never welded), and prototype wheels
Retains its original patched leather seat
All instruments and controls are reported to be functional
The vendor describes the tractor as fully operational

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