a rare variant of lamborghini’s first luxury suv
A one-off 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon commissioned for the Sultan of Brunei has reappeared on the market, showing how far an already improbable vehicle can travel through history. The LM002 was produced from 1986 to 1993 as the brand’s first luxury SUV, and always had a commanding presence. But this wagon-bodied variant pushes the origin story into territory that’s rare even for long-time followers of Lamborghini.
With the voice of a Countach, the LM002 has been said to drive like an eighteen-wheeler. That impression tracks with the model’s origins, as the LM-series was first engineered as a bid for a government contract, giving the production version its heavy-duty and function-heavy stance. Its commission for the Sultan’s secretive and legendary car collection lends the one-off a unique layer of over-the-top extravagance.
the one-off 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon carries a rare Diomante wagon conversion | image © Motikon
a one-off lm002 designed for royal life
After the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon was purchased by the Sultan, it was sent in 1989 to Autocostruzioni Salvatore Diomante, who is known among collectors for highly individualized coachwork projects, and operated in the same sphere as the specialist builders who shaped some of Italy’s most unusual commissions.
In 1989, his workshop created an elongated, fully-enclosed cabin with a high roofline, limousine-style U-shaped seating, and custom interiors that elevated it to become a rolling lounge for royal travel. Ultimately the car was purchased and authenticated by Bernd Pischetsrieder, former CEO within both BMW and Volkswagen — thus marks its shift from royal life.
the unique vehicle was commissioned for the Sultan of Brunei | image © Motikon
the swedish connection
The LM002 at last arrived in Sweden in 2012, where it experienced a new suburban lifestyle as its previous owners recall school runs and regular errands. Part of the car’s pull as it returns to market is that lived-in authenticity that’s not commonly associated with the Sultan’s many rare commissions.
Filip Larsson, CEO of Swedish specialist Motikon, has helped introduce the car to international bidders. As he points out, pieces from the Brunei collection rarely reach public auctions. He also notes that this unique LM002 Wagon is among the hardest from the collection to trace. Its everyday use in Sweden brings a human dimension to what could have remained a just an artifact for the archives.
Crowning its presence in Sweden, the one-off 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon appeared at the inaugural Aurora Scandinavian Concours in 2024, the automotive and lifestyle event led by Larsson in Båstadt, Sweden (read designboom’s coverage of the 2025 Aurora here). The summertime concours is the idyllic place for exploring decades of the best in automotive design, and the LM002’s showing brought a rare look at a vehicle usually discussed in collector circles rather than seen in-person.
the LM002 is powered by a Countach-derived V12 | image © Motikon
what powers the ‘rolling lounge’
The LM002 Wagon still carries the V12 used in the contemporary Countach. As stated within the vehicle’s listing, six Weber carburetors, a ZF five-speed manual gearbox, independent suspension, and a trio of self-locking differentials deliver the torque that LM002 owners often describe in physical terms rather than numbers. The odometer reads 11,000 kilometers, which places the vehicle at an unusual intersection of rarity and lightly exercised mechanical life.
Any LM002 asks for confidence, and this wagon version adds more scale through its elevated roof and stretched cabin. Its volume remains authentically LM002, with its angular bodywork that’s informed function over all else. The 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon is currently offered by Motikon from Uppsala, Sweden near Stockholm — discover more details through the vehicle’s listing here!
originally designed with military intent, the LM002 is Lamborghini’s first luxury SUV | image © Motikon
the car’s life in Sweden included everyday errands and school runs | image © Motikon
interiors show unique limousine-style, U-shaped seating | image © Motikon
its Swedish life adds a human layer to a vehicle long tied to a royal collection | image © Marcus Berggren
the LM002 Wagon stands out as a singular piece of Lamborghini history | image © Marcus Berggren
the unique vehicle is currently listed at auction | image © Marcus Berggren
project info:
model: 1986 Lamborghini LM002 Wagon one-off
coachbuilder: Autocostruzioni Salvatore Diomante
original commission: Sultan of Brunei and his private car collection
powertrain: 5.2-liter Lamborghini V12 with six Weber carburetors
transmission: ZF five-speed manual
current location: Uppsala, Sweden
offered by: Motikon, Sweden
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