Silverstone Auctions will sell a very special Lamborghini Diablo SV on March 6 because the car is arguably the last 'true' Lambo before VW took control. It's also the final one of the 20th century.

This particular Diablo SV is finished in the iconic Viola 30th color, a rich purple originally introduced on the Diablo SE30, a limited-edition model created to mark Lamborghini's 30th anniversary.

while the two air intake scoops on its roof are directly inspired by the Diablo SV. Despite its faithful looks, the Eccentrica only keeps a few parts from the original Diablo, such as the ...

So much of a Diablo SV was so rubbish, but the bits that counted in terms of the driving experience were perfectly judged. This is a theme I want to explore over the next few pages, because it ...