If you were a boy growing up in the 1980s, you most certainly had a poster of the Lamborghini Countach on your bedroom wall. If you were a man growing up in the 1990s, Diablo inspired the original "Need for Speed" video games with its incredible peak speed.

The Lamborghini Diablo was the ultimate supercar at the time. The Diablo, which had the gorgeous Gandini design, was more comfortable than the Countach and was the first Lamborghini to surpass 200 mph of savage performance.

The Diablo's changes for 2001 were minimal, with a new lighter carbon-fiber bodywork pioneered at Lamborghini by Horacio Pagani and enhancements to its DOHC V-12 boosting horsepower to between 560 and 580. The "VT" stands for Viscous Traction, and it refers to a viscous-coupling all-wheel-drive system in "Lambo-nese."

Al Burtoni took that concept a step further, designing a one-of-a-kind Lamborghini Diablo with a massive power output of 680hp. It's known as the Diablo Jota Americana.

The last paint job includes purple and silver metallic paint over a purple and blue Chiaro with cream interior blue suede seats, a carbon-fiber clutch, and a unique sports exhaust system.

You either adore it or despise it, like with most art.

Al was dubbed "Lamborghini's Godfather." He was larger than life and shamelessly manly, just like the original Raging Bull brand. He was the owner of Milano Imports in Gilroy, California. His store, which has been in operation since 1968, is the oldest Lamborghini modification, sales, and servicing location in the United States.

Large herds of "Raging Bulls" went through his workshop while he was in business, accumulating the necessary experience to tackle any difficulties faced while maintaining classic Lamborghinis like the Miura, Countach, and Diablo.

Al and Lamborghini racing icon Valentino Balboni had several heated discussions concerning Al's modifications. Valentino was the former chief test driver for Lamborghini in Italy, and he was said to have driven over 80% of all Lamborghinis made during his time. He naturally assumed that each Lamborghini left the factory in immaculate condition and was irritated by Al's fiddling with it.

Al's influence on the Lamborghini brand name is still felt today. He kept this car as his everyday driver until he died in 2014, and it is now a piece of Lamborghini history.

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