Who Designed It? The Most Confusing Italian Car Design Attributions Explained
Who really designed the F40, EB110, Fiat Coupé or BMW Turbo? A look at the confusing world of Italian car design credits, from Pininfarina to Zagato.
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Neither Coupé nor Spider: Italy and the Targa Roof
A deep dive into Italy’s decades-long exploration of the targa roof—from early post-war experiments to Ferrari and Lamborghini icons—revealing how Italian designers created a third way between coupé and spider.
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Marcello Gandini: The Man Who Designed the Future
From Lamborghini to Lancia, Marcello Gandini’s bold geometry and radical thinking defined modern car design and inspired generations of creators.
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90s Bugatti Cars That Still Turn Heads
The 90s was not exactly a golden age for Bugatti. The brand rolled out just one production car under Romano Artioli, who took over in 1987. But hold up—Bugatti wasn’t short on…
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The Fascinating History of the Bugatti EB110
In the world of high-performance automobiles, few cars command as much intrigue as the Bugatti EB110. Brought to life by Italian entrepreneur Romano Artioli, the EB110 was a groundbreaking effort to revive…
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The Cizeta V16T: A Dream Come True
The allure of the Cizeta is encapsulated in the name V16T, which stands for a transverse V16 engine. In the 1980s, making 16 pistons, 16 connecting rods, 64 valves, eight camshafts, two…
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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2024: All Winners
The stunning backdrop of Villa d'Este hosted another extraordinary edition of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, where historic cars and concept vehicles enchanted the audience and judges alike. This year, the "Best…
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Legendary Designer Marcello Gandini Passes Away at 85
The automotive world mourns the loss of one of its most iconic figures as Marcello Gandini, the legendary Italian car designer, bids farewell at the age of 85. Born in Turin in…
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The Lamborghini P140 Project
As Lamborghini approached the twilight of the 1980s, it faced the daunting task of succeeding the iconic Jalpa. The result was the internal project P140, a venture that transcended the mere replacement…
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The Maserati Chubasco: the cyber punk concept car designed by Gandini
The Maserati Chubasco is a concept car unveiled in 1990 under the De Tomaso ownership. It is a mid-engined supercar designed by Marcello Gandini. Production failed because of the high costs.
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