The Tipo Quattro (Type Four) program was launched in the late 1970s as a joint venture to develop a family of executive-class sedans efficiently. Fiat (including its Lancia and soon-to-be-acquired Alfa Romeo…
Read storyCarrozzieri-Italiani.com presents exclusive insights into the first design ever created by Pietro Camardella: a visionary 1978 concept based on the Lamborghini Countach, lost to time, yet foundational to a legendary career.
Read storyExplore the full history of the Maserati Quattroporte: from Frua’s royal prototypes to modern luxury icons. Discover the designers, coachbuilders, and unique models that shaped Italy’s legendary sports sedan.
Read storyItaly in the 1950s was a place where wrecked roads and rationed fuel couldn’t stop a design revolution. Post-war Italians approached car design with the same gusto they applied to opera and…
Read storyThe concours d'elegance (French for "competition of elegance") began as a rolling aristocratic fashion show. Long before cars existed, 17th-century Parisian blue-bloods paraded their ornate horse-drawn carriages in the city's manicured parks.…
Read storyDiscover the true story behind the De Tomaso 1600 Spider—an unauthorized copy of the Fiat X1/9 revealed at the 1971 Turin Motor Show. A forgotten scandal involving Alejandro De Tomaso, Ghia, Bertone,…
Read storyDiscover the remarkable story of Pininfarina's bold move at the 1946 Paris Auto Show. Despite Italy's ban, Battista Farina and his son Sergio showcased their stunning Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 and Lancia…
Read story2025 marks a significant milestone for the Lancia Ypsilon, celebrating its 40th anniversary as one of the most iconic city cars in Italian automotive history. Since its debut at the Geneva Motor…
Read storyIf you’ve ever found yourself stuck in an endless sea of honking taxis in New York City, you might have wished someone—anyone—had figured out a way to make urban transportation smoother. Well,…
Read storyHave you ever thought about how Ferrari got its prancing horse badge? Well, it is not coincidental, let’s get that straight from the start. The iconic black stallion rearing on a yellow…
Read storyCarlo Abarth's ambition to break speed records was not just about achieving victory in motorsport; it was a reflection of his relentless drive to prove the capabilities of his engineering innovations. His…
Read storyEveryone has heard stories about the Sultan of Brunei’s immense and almost mythical car collection, but few details have ever been confirmed. Shrouded in secrecy, this legendary fleet of rare and bespoke…
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