Automobili Lamborghini’s Polo Storico, the factory department charged with safeguarding Sant’Agata’s heritage, just wrapped up a weekend that perfectly showcased its mission: celebrating the past while keeping it alive for the present. The team rolled into two of Italy’s most prestigious classic car gatherings—the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 near Bologna and the Festival Car in Revigliasco outside Turin—armed with nothing less than the final Diablo ever built.

For Lamborghini, that car isn’t just another poster child from the bedroom-wall era. It’s a time capsule, the very last example of a model that turns 35 this year, representing the twilight of analog V12 madness before the digital age fully set in. Preserved in the company’s own collection, the car doubled as both centerpiece and statement: Lamborghini intends for Polo Storico, now in its 10th year, to be the gold standard in historic preservation.

But the Diablo wasn’t alone. Polo Storico curated a lineup that painted a broad sweep of the brand’s history. A 1965 350 GT stood in as the foundation stone of Lamborghini’s road car legacy—the moment Ferruccio moved from tractors to grand tourers. A 1987 Countach 5000 QV represented the outrageous excess of the Eighties, all strakes and spoilers, a car that cemented Lamborghini’s image as the rebel of the supercar world. And then there was the Miura P400—the car that effectively invented the term “supercar.” Certified by Polo Storico and restored to exacting standards, that very Miura walked away with first place in the Supercar class at Varignana.

“From day one, our team has worked with the same passion that has driven Lamborghini for more than sixty years,” said Alessandro Farmeschi, the company’s After Sales Director. “Being present with the last Diablo produced, in its anniversary year, allowed us to showcase our identity in contexts that highlight Italian history, style, and culture. And the Miura’s class victory confirms that authenticity is valued every bit as much as beauty.”

That sentiment goes to the heart of Polo Storico’s mission. In just a decade, it has evolved into an international touchstone for collectors seeking not only spare parts and restorations but also authenticity certification—a seal of approval that can mean the difference between a nice car and an award-winning legend.

The results speak for themselves. The Miura’s win at Varignana wasn’t just another trophy—it was recognition that Lamborghini’s factory preservation arm has the credibility to satisfy owners, judges, and purists alike. And as the last Diablo glistened under the Italian sun, it was hard not to see the through line: from the elegant 350 GT, to the groundbreaking Miura, to the outrageous Countach, and finally to the fire-breathing Diablo. Together, they tell the story of a brand that has never done subtlety—and of a heritage department determined to make sure that story is never forgotten.

Source: Lamborghini