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Andreas Scheidl
Italian classic car enthusiast with German roots. Renowned as a respected figure in the classic car community, he serves as a jury member at various international concours d'elegance, including the Classic Gala Schwetzingen and Mantova. As a content creator, Andreas passionately shares his profound knowledge and appreciation for vintage automobiles. His heart beats for cars designed by Giovanni Michelotti, showcasing his discerning taste and dedication to preserving the timeless elegance of automotive history.
Articles by Andreas Scheidl
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A Central Driving Position, a Rear-Mounted V8. Was This Really a Lancia?
In 1948, visitors to the Turin Motor Show could see an unusual Lancia on the stand of Carrozzeria Ghia. It was a large two-door coupé with a two-litre V8 mounted behind the passenger compartment and a central driving position, with seating for three occupants in the front and a…
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Castagna Milano’s Alfa Romeo Giulia coupé-cabriolet: a new Antisalon for Italian coachbuilding
Eighty years after Battista Farina's famous protest at the Paris Motor Show, Gioacchino Acampora presents a radical two-seat Alfa Romeo Giulia as a manifesto for the survival of independent coachbuilding. In October 1946, Battista “Pinin” Farina and his son Sergio drove two…
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Fiat Panda Cabrio: The Italian Coachbuilders Who Opened Giugiaro’s Box
From Moretti’s Panda Rock to Italdesign’s experimental Strip, Maggiora’s four-wheel-drive convertible and Stola’s remarkable Destriero, the history of the open-top Panda reveals an unexpected chapter in Italian coachbuilding. When Giorgetto Giugiaro designed the Fiat Panda, he…
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Fioravanti F100: The Ferrari He Was Allowed to Imagine
Enzo Ferrari’s centenary, Leonardo Fioravanti’s independent studio and a supercar that explored air brakes, steel wheels and a new way of driving—without ever wearing the Cavallino.
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JAS Tensei Designed by Pininfarina: The Honda NSX Reborn
Unveiled on 8 October 2026, the JAS Tensei brings together the motorsport expertise of JAS Motorsport and the design heritage of Pininfarina, transforming the original Honda NSX into an exclusive, carbon-fibre-bodied supercar. The JAS Tensei designed by Pininfarina has made its…
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Michelotti Shellette: When the Fiat 850 Became a Yacht
The yacht designer, the Turin stylist and the tiny coachbuilt car that crossed between the quay, the royal holiday house and the auction room. Some automobiles were conceived for the open road, others for racing circuits or…