Last week, automotive executives and VIPs from some of the top brands in the world gathered at The Icon on the Detroit waterfront to celebrate a diverse group of automotive and mobility pioneers’ induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame. This list of visionaries and industry leaders included the legendary Ferruccio Lamborghini.
Ferruccio Lamborghini established Automobili Lamborghini in 1963 and was instrumental in creating one of the most iconic automotive brands on the planet. Ferruccio’s creative approach was always bold and daring, fueled by the ideology that the unexpected and seemingly impossible could be achieved by constantly striving for improvement. But his unrelenting desire to continually innovate and improve resulted in the creation of two of the automaker’s most iconic models: the Countach and the Miura.
CEO of Automobili Lamborghini Americas Andrea Baldi attended the ceremony to accept the honor on behalf of Lamborghini. The Hall of Honor at the Automotive Hall of Fame now houses an iconic marble plaque etched with Ferruccio Lamborghini’s signature. The Hall of Honor is a place where visitors celebrate the men and women whose automotive innovations have changed the world and revolutionized our very way of life.
The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF) is a non-profit organization that celebrates and honors the industry leaders and innovators of the automotive / mobility industry. The AHF was founded in 1939 and has honored a total of 757 awardees from around the world. These awardees have profoundly impacted and influenced the automotive and mobility industries. The AHF recognizes these achievements through awards and programs that challenge higher levels of personal achievement.
The Automotive Hall of Fame is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.