Fiat Nuova 500: the Tiny Car That Put Italy on Wheels
How the Fiat Nuova 500 went from modest people’s car to an unlikely canvas for Italy’s coachbuilders, from spiaggine to concepts and tiny fuoriserie.
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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 History of Italian Coachbuilders
Italian coachbuilders have long been the pioneers of automotive design, known for blending art and engineering in a way that no other country has replicated. From iconic brands like Pininfarina and Bertone…
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The Rise of the Giardiniera: From Utility Vehicle to Trendsetter
The early 1900s marked the birth of a new automotive concept: the station wagon. Originating in the United States around 1910, independent builders crafted wooden bodies for the chassis of Ford Model…
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Auto e Moto d’Epoca Bologna 2023 best of
Fiat 1100 A Cabriolet Balbo A based on the Fiat 1100 A chassis built by Balbo and unveiled at the 1948 Turin Auto Salon. Fiat 600 Berlinetta Monterosa Unveiled at the 1956…
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The Lancia Aurelia Chassis Register (In progress)
We are trying to create a register of all Lancia Aurelia series B50, B51, B52, B53 and B55+B56 chassis.
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The Lancia Aurelia Fuoriserie
The Lancia Aurelia chassis history From the moment the Lancia Aurelia was unveiled to the public at the , Lancia put a coachbuilder's chassis under construction alongside the classic saloon (B10). According…
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The Fiat 600 Elaborate
The Fiat 600 was undoubtedly the car that accompanied Italy through the economic boom. When it was presented it was very popular thanks to its modern lines, the brilliant engine and a…
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Classic Gala Schwetzingen 2021 best of
Maserati GhibliGiugiaro managed the masterpiece at Ghia, to put the Ferrari Daytona against an adequate Maserati - the Ghibli was a sensation with a 4.7 or 4.9 liter engine. Fiat 127 ScoutThe…
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The Maserati 5000 GT: From Racing Tragedy to the “Shah of Persia” Supercar
At the end of the 1957 sports car season, motorsport was forced to go on a bit of a diet. The FIA, reeling from the shock of the infamous “Guidizzolo tragedy” at…
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The story of Carrozzeria Monterosa
In 1946, Giorgio Sargiotto founded Carrozzeria Monterosa in collaboration with Edgardo Barbero, who assumed the role of CEO. According to records from the Turin Chamber of Commerce, the limited liability company Carrozzeria…
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