From the beginning, the idea was that this would be an article about Lamborghini's very special jeep, the Lamborghini LM002. The model that was nicknamed Rambo Lambon and why it got that particular nickname. But I still have to start the article with my story about Lamborghini, because it is such a big part of why the brand means so much to me.

I dare say that my relationship with Lamborghini goes back further than any other Swedish journalist and certainly many foreign ones for that matter. This is because as a teenager I accompanied my father Bengt Ason Holm to the factory when he collected material for the Cars Collection book series he produced in the eighties, as well as the Famous Car Factories book series he started after the Cars Collection but which only came in two parts. One was about Morgan and the other about Lamborghini. I was with my father at the factory in 1990 when the last Countach of the first generation was built. The silver one that is now in the factory museum. I saw it being built and stood in the production line when my father took a picture of it.

Photo: Bengt Ason Holm

When I was down at the factory to take out the Revuelto, the same silver coloured Countach was standing outside the factory as it was being used in some kind of production. Certain media outlets are allowed to take that particular car out for test drives and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that one day I'll get to do that and be able to tell the full story of the Lamborghini Countach and that particular last example that I saw being built in 1990.

Over the years I've had a close relationship with Lamborghini and have been to Sant'Agata on my own eight times to test drive cars and produce articles. The first time was in 2011 when I took out the then brand new Aventador, during Gerald Kahlke's time as PR manager, which was the start of a period that opened the doors to several incredible experiences and reports. I was later invited to the international media run of the Urus for an article for the Swedish Robb Report, and that's when I met Tim Bravo, who is now Lamborghini's PR manager. Over the years, I've been able to take out and test drive several of the brand's most iconic models, including Aventador LP700-4, Murciélago LP670-4 SV, Huracán, Aventador S, Huracán RWD Spyder, Huracán Performante Spyder, Aventador SVJ and most recently Lamborghini Revuelto.

I know that my father took a lot of pictures of Lamborghini, both in the factory when the Countach was built and out with the iconic factory test driver Valentino Balboni. With Balboni, he travelled in a red Countach and a yellow Diablo for the reports he did. As my father worked with NordBok, which produced his books, they owned all the photos from his trips. I later found out that almost all the pictures were sold to the Austrian Matthias Pfannmüller, who in turn sold the Lamborghini pictures to Lamborghini. So it feels very nice that my father's Lamborghini pictures found their way home again. I managed to find some of the material in my father's archive when he passed away and I had to take care of it. Among other things, pictures from the factory and the production of the Countach, as well as when he was out with Valentino Balboni in the red Countach and the yellow Diablon.

Photo: Bengt Ason Holm

Now this article is also going to be about the Lamborghini model LM002 that got its famous nickname Rambo Lambon and why it got it. That Sylvester Stallone owned an LM002 is well known, but my father's story from the factory is unique. During the production of the LM002, my father photographed the car inside the factory together with the then PR manager Sandro Munari. Below are some of the pictures my father took during that visit, including a picture of Sandro Munari.

Photo: Bengt Ason Holm

As he and Munari walked round the factory, my father was suddenly asked to put the camera away. He obeyed, as he always did. Shortly afterwards, Sylvester Stallone came walking through the factory. That's when he ordered his LM002. My father did as he was told and took no pictures, and I have never found any pictures of Stallone with the car. However, I have found pictures of the actual LM002 that Stallone owned. The story I was told when Rambo was at his peak and is still as strong today.

The LM002 I have included in this article is also unique to say the least. It is a one of a kind that was specially built for the Sultan of Brunei. The journey there is long, but eventually the car ended up in Sweden at MOTIKON in Uppsala, where I was allowed to borrow it for a test drive and photo shoot.

The Lamborghini LM002 has its origins in a military development project in the late seventies. Lamborghini was then working on the Cheetah prototype, which was developed to take part in US Army tenders. The project was never adopted, but the experience sparked the idea of an extreme off-road vehicle that was unrivalled in the market.

The Cheetah was followed by several prototypes that developed the concept further. LM001 and LMA002 tested various technical solutions, including moving the engine from rear to front for better balance and drivability. It was only then that the foundations were laid for the model that would become production-ready. In 1986, Lamborghini unveiled the LM002, an unprecedented car. With the V12 engine from the Countach and a chassis built for extreme terrain, it became the world's first true super SUV. The combination of robust construction, brutal performance and pure Lamborghini character made it instantly legendary. Only around 300 examples were built between 1986 and 1993, further cementing its iconic status and laying the foundation for the Urus decades later.

The Sultan of Brunei is known for commissioning some of the world's most exclusive cars, and his custom-built LM002 is one of the most unique ever to leave the factory. He commissioned a version with an extensively customised interior and exterior. The car is rebuilt by Autocostruzioni Salvatore Diomante. Everything from the choice of materials to the colour scheme was adapted to suit his vast car collection. But perhaps most special is that it is rebuilt in so-called combi format. The interior was given a level of luxury that was far above standard and more reminiscent of a limousine than a military-inspired SUV. Unique panelling, improved comfort and special equipment not found on other LM002s.

The extended rear section that makes the car look almost like a hatchback is not designed to hold extra luggage or hockey or riding equipment. Instead, it's custom-built with a sofa that wraps around the entire space, complete with TV and video player. It's a solution that is entirely in line with the tastes of the Sultan of Brunei and his desire to combine extreme off-road capability with pure luxury. The result is a back seat that's more like a private lounge than something you'd expect in a Rambo Lambo. Perfect if you have friends who want to ride along in a way that's both comfortable and very unusual.

Driving a Lamborghini LM002 is a full-body experience. The manual gearbox combined with the Countach V12 engine means everything is on the driver's terms, demanding both respect and emotion. It's not difficult to drive, but you have to know exactly what you're doing, because every movement affects how this massive machine reacts. As the engine revs up, the cabin is filled with a sound like no other, a raw and powerful symphony reminiscent of Lamborghini's most iconic era. It is a car that is not just driven but experienced, and every metre is a meeting of brutal engineering and pure mechanical passion.

Lamborghini LM002

Price: From around 1 500 000 SEK (adjusted to today's value, original price around 120 000 USD in 1986)

Price of Lamborghini LM002 Wagon by Diomante: 5-7 million

Engine: 5.2 litre V12

Power: 450 hp (331 kW), 500 Nm

Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Drive: Four-wheel drive

0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds

Top speed: 210 km/h

Weight: approx. 2700 kg

Fuel consumption: about 4.8 litres/mile

Dimensions (length/width/height): 4790 / 2000 / 1850 mm

One thing I find a bit funny in relation to Lamborghini is my hobby as a DJ. I play vinyl and use two Pioneer turntables based on the classic Technics 1200. Last year Technics relaunched the player as its own brand and also released a Lamborghini Edition of the model 1210. I have of course tried to find a way to get two such players for my music room, but they are not exactly cheap. I don't expect to get anything for free, of course, but I can still smile a little at the thought of how few Lamborghini owners actually listen to vinyl today. I've been DJing since the nineties and have done more Lamborghini articles and test drives than most, so creating some really nice content around the Technics 1210 Lamborghini Edition - both music and pictures - would have felt both fun and relevant.

Unfortunately, I never got any response from Lamborghini, which I understand because this is probably more Pioneer's thing, and there wasn't much to do there either. So my little hunt for those turntables will probably have to stop at just one attempt, just like the dream of one day owning a Lamborghini.