Over the course of its 60-year history, Lamborghini has surely emerged as Italy’s most uncompromising and idiosyncratic vehicle manufacturer.

Characterised from the outset by an unwillingness to follow convention—as evidenced by designs as ground-breaking and diverse as the 350 GT, Miura, Espada, Countach, and Diablo, not to mention the outrageous all-terrain LM002—the fabled cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese evoke one constant: always expect the unexpected.

Remarkably, Ferruccio Lamborghini operated as sole proprietor of Automobili Lamborghini for only nine years, remaining on its payroll for a further two until his departure in 1974.

Yet half a century later, the company bearing his name still remains deeply imbued with his spirit and ambition.

His name is as integral to the company’s story as Enzo Ferrari or Ferdinand Porsche were to their own respective organisations.

Lamborghini’s acquisition by Audi AG in 1998 heralded a period of much-needed investment and financial stability ...