Italy’s legendary coachbuilders—Pininfarina, Bertone, Zagato, Touring—defined postwar automotive artistry. Discover how rising costs, strict safety rules, and shifting tastes ended their golden age, and how the spirit of coachbuilding survives today.
Read storyA clear dome of Plexiglas turned post-war Italian coupes into rolling conservatories. Touring’s Aerlux roof brought sunlight, starlight, and a touch of magic to Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and even Ferrari.
Read storyDiscover how Italy’s carrozzieri used Plexiglas for panoramic roofs, racing weight savings, and concepts: shaping mid-century automotive futurism.
Read storyTouring Superleggera reveals the Veloce12 Barchetta at The Quail 2025 — a carbonfibre-bodied, open-top reinterpretation of the Ferrari 550 Maranello, limited to 30 bespoke examples.
Read storyIt won the hearts of a crowd on the shores of Lake Como — and took the name of the concours itself. Step into the story of the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500…
Read storyExplore 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.
Read storyExplore the untold story of Officine Meccaniche Stigler, one of Italy’s earliest electric vehicle pioneers. Active from 1921 to 1947, Stigler developed innovative EVs in wartime Italy and collaborated with leading coachbuilders…
Read storyDiscover how Italy’s legendary coachbuilders like Pininfarina, Ghia, Bertone, Vignale, and Farina reused and adapted car designs across Ferrari, Fiat, Abarth, and more. A fascinating look at creativity, efficiency, and automotive elegance…
Read storyDiscover how Italian coachbuilders thrived under Fascism, adapted through war, and shaped postwar automotive design with innovation and resilience.
Read storyExplore the history of the Isotta Fraschini 8C Monterosa — a daring postwar project to revive the storied Milanese marque with cutting-edge design and rear-engine innovation, produced in limited numbers between 1947…
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…
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