by A Pioneer Among Luxury SUVs
Decades before almost every luxury car manufacturer rushed to create SUVs, Lamborghini was already in the market with the LM002 model. Introduced in the mid-1980s, this car quickly earned the nickname “Rambo-Lambo,” combining Hollywood glamour with Italian excess. Despite its rugged appearance and military presence, production volumes remained low—only 301 units over seven years.
A Well-Traveled Example with a History
Due to its rarity, the appearance of an LM002 for sale is always an event. One such car is now being sold in the USA. This particular example has a rich history of relocations: it initially lived in Germany, then moved to Spain, then to the UK, and afterwards to the Netherlands. Earlier this year, it was imported to the United States and is now being sold with a clean Carfax report and a Florida title.
Although this specimen is from 1987, its odometer shows only about 12,000 miles. It has retained all its factory parts and is painted in a bright silver color, complemented by matching 17-inch wheels with Pirelli Scorpion BK tires.
Timeless Design
Even by the standards of modern exotic SUVs, the LM002 looks like an alien from another world. It is capable of making the massive GMC Hummer EV seem modest, while the much more delicate Urus, visible in one of the photos nearby, looks almost comically fragile.
Luxury in the Interior
The interior of this LM002 is perhaps its most striking feature. The front and rear seats are upholstered in beige leather. The same leather adorns the massive center console, instrument panel, and door panels. Wooden inserts are placed throughout the dashboard, along with a Nardi three-spoke steering wheel and a prominent manual gearbox lever. Yes, the LM002 is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission.
Heart from the Countach
Two predecessor prototypes of the LM002, the Cheetah and LM001, were equipped with V8 engines, but the production model received a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V12, borrowed from the Countach. Factory specifications were 455 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque, and drivers could choose between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
Auction Frenzy
There is already huge interest in this Lamborghini on the Bring a Trailer auction: the highest bid has reached $290,000, with four days remaining until the auction’s end. It’s safe to assume that the final price will be as excessive as the car itself.
Dreaming of an SUV with a V12 heart that looks like a desert tank? This is your chance. It is rare, absurd, and undeniably a Lamborghini.
A starting auction price of nearly $300,000 only confirms the LM002’s status as a collector’s item. The low mileage and original condition make this example particularly valuable. Compared to the modern Urus, which is a mass-produced item, the LM002 remains a symbol of an era when Lamborghini built cars without regard for commercial viability, which explains its steady price appreciation on the collector’s market.
