Ferrari Made a Four-Door Once — The Untold Story of the Pinin
In 1980, Ferrari shocked the world with the Pinin — a sleek four-door that Enzo himself refused to build. Here’s the story behind the rejection.
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Fiat 1100 TV: The Coachbuilt Coupés You Didn’t Know Existed
From Allemano’s sleek Filante to Zagato’s rare GT, explore how Italy’s top coachbuilders transformed the humble Fiat 1100 TV into a parade of unforgettable coupés.
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The Fishmouth Grille by Bertone
In the rubble of postwar Italy, Nuccio Bertone unveiled a grin of defiance – the now-legendary “Fishmouth” grille. From the Lancia Aprilia Berlinetta to the tiny Fiat 500 Barchetta and the aristocratic…
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The Golden Age of Advertising Vehicles in Italy: 1950s Rolling Billboards
In post-war Italy of the 1950s, before TV ads, advertising vehicles became the ultimate rolling billboards. Custom cars shaped like shoes, bottles, and toothpaste tubes turned everyday streets and the Giro d’Italia…
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Mercedes F200 Imagination: The Concept Car That Predicted the Future (Sort of)
In 1996, Mercedes-Benz and Stola unveiled the F200 Imagination, a jaw-dropping concept packed with technology decades ahead of its time. Joystick steering, camera mirrors, electrochromic glass—features that felt like science fiction. Step…
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Alfa Romeo Vittoria: The First Child of a Reborn Carrozzeria Castagna
The Alfa Romeo Vittoria by Castagna wasn’t just another concept — it was a one-off rebirth. Unveiled in 1995, this handmade coupe still sparks debate today.
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Lancia Thema Plus by Zagato: The One-Off That Refused to Be Forgotten
In 1985, Zagato turned the elegant Lancia Thema into a sleek station wagon prototype — gifted, abandoned, resurrected, and now celebrated. Meet the Thema Plus, a true one-off with a coachbuilt soul…
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Lotus Etna: The Lost Supercar That Finally Found Second Gear
In 1984, Lotus unveiled a supercar from the future—then locked it away. Four decades later, Giugiaro’s one-off Etna, with its fighter-jet canopy and V8 heart, is back for a dramatic return at…
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Fiat 1400 Orchidea by Vignale: The Orchid of Turin
The Fiat 1400 Orchidea bloomed in postwar Italy as a fleeting work of automotive art — a coachbuilt masterpiece where Vignale’s craft met Michelotti’s vision.
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The History of Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi
From WWI fighter pilot to Italy’s most inventive coachbuilder, Francis Lombardi redefined small cars with style, charm, and ingenuity. Discover how his creations—from the Lucciola to the first Popemobile—left a lasting mark…
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Torpedo of the Future: The Story of the Alfa 40-60 HP Siluro Ricotti
The Alfa 40-60 HP Aerodinamica Siluro Ricotti by Castagna was a groundbreaking 1914 creation blending aerodynamic design, innovative engineering, and Milanese coachbuilding artistry
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Copycats & Coachbuilders: Italy’s Greatest Hits in Miniature
Explore rare coachbuilt cars that mirrored iconic designs on unexpected chassis — from Fiat-based "baby Dinos" to Ford-framed Ferraris. Design tributes, replicas, or clever reimaginings? You decide.
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