THE ARCHIVE/ABOUT US
About Us
Discover the history, purpose and research behind Carrozzieri Italiani.
Our story · Our purpose
THE ART OF ITALIAN COACHBUILDING.
THE HISTORY BEHIND THE CARS.
An independent archive dedicated to the automobiles, coachbuilders, designers and craftsmanship that shaped Italian automotive history.
01 / THE ARCHIVE
More than a collection of cars
From celebrated design houses to little-known workshops, Carrozzieri Italiani documents the vehicles and people behind Italian coachbuilding. Each record is part of a wider history, connecting automobiles with their designers, coachbuilders, manufacturers, events and, where known, chassis identities.
02 / OUR METHOD
History deserves evidence
Period publications, archival documents, historical photographs, specialist literature and surviving cars form the foundation of our research. Attribution is approached with care: where evidence is incomplete or disputed, uncertainty matters as much as discovery.
03 / OUR PERSPECTIVE
Originality. Craftsmanship. Memory.
We believe the history of an automobile extends beyond its specifications. Design decisions, individual craftsmanship, provenance, originality and the marks of time all help tell its story. Our mission is to preserve that knowledge and make it accessible to future generations.
04 / TAKE PART
An archive that continues to grow
Collectors, archives, museums, marque specialists and enthusiasts can help enrich the historical record by sharing documents, photographs, corrections and new findings. Every well-documented contribution can help bring a forgotten detail back into focus.