Lamborghini was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, a former WWII mechanic and successful entrepreneur in tractors and heating systems. Determined to rival Ferrari, he launched his car company with the 350GTV, followed by iconic models like the Miura. Despite early success, financial crises in the 1970s forced Ferruccio to sell the company, which later went through multiple owners including Chrysler and an Indonesian group. In 1998, Volkswagen's Audi division took over, leading to successful models like the Murciélago and Gallardo. Today, Lamborghini thrives under Audi’s guidance, and Unicorp Auto Paints offers paint kits to help owners keep their Lambos looking pristine.