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Ferrucio was not happy with the quality of it, so he went to Touring to make the production version. To be fair Franco Scaglione hadn't long left Bertone and was probably not set up to make a quality product. But Bizzarini's engine did not fit, so the bay was left out and the bonnet wired shut. The suspension was tack-welded in place after filling the engine bay with bricks to get the right height. Lamborghini started the company specifically to make better, more reliable cars than Ferrari, so I guess he really wanted the quality to shine.
Scaglione had a long and successful career at Bertone, but as an independent just did the odd special and racing car
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franco_Scaglione