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Hyundai and Giugiaro together for the rebirth of the Pony Coupe

January 17, 2023

The 1974 Concept was designed by the famous designer

Hyundai and Giorgetto Giuagiaro together again.

Indeed, the Korean automaker has announced a collaboration with Italian design studio GFG Style and in particular its founders Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro.

One can speak of a return to the roots for both parties, given the common goal of recreating the historic 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept, designed by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro for its debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show.

It was Hyundai’s first time at the Piedmont event. The reconstructed concept car will be presented during next spring.

Hyundai first unveiled the project during a design discussion held in Seoul, which featured Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro together with the Korean Group’s top management.

 “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Giorgetto and Fabrizio to Seoul for this precious occasion and look forward to collaborating with them and GFG Style on this extraordinary design project.” Said Hyundai Motor Group Chief Creative OfficerDonckerwolke. “This is a historically valuable initiative and represents a cross-cultural exchange that could pave the way for further collaborations in the future.”

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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.

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