Lamborghini is the world's craziest supercar maker - here's its life story

In the UN of supercar makers, Lamborghini isn't just a member. It's got a permanent seat on the Security Council. Over the past 50 years, Lamborghini has firmly established itself as one of the most desirable and respected brands in the automotive industry. Like its archrival, Ferrari, the supercar specialists from Sant'Agata emerged from unlikely beginnings and have survived through great financial upheaval.

In the process, Lamborghini has given the world some of most insane and iconic cars in recent memory.

Here's how Lamborghini became Lamborghini!