Archive
16/07/2020
Gerard Larrousse and the 917 still win today
The Poltu Quatu Classic, one of the most glamorous Concours d’Elegance events of the summer, returned to the Emerald Coast in July 2020, after several other events were cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic. The event showcased forty vintage cars from the most important Italian and European collections. The Jury, including automotive historian Paolo Tumminelli and designers Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, awarded the "Best in Show" trophy to the Porsche 917LH, which came second at Le Mans in 1970, driven by Gerard Larrousse and Willi Kauhsen. The event also featured visits to San Pantaleo, Olbia, and the beach of Capriccioli, and the debut of a new electric boat prototype designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro for a luxury market start-up.
15/07/2020
East-West: marketing and passion
The article discusses the evolution of the relationship between the East and the West in the context of automobile design and marketing.
14/07/2020
Villa d’Este Style first past the post lockdown finish line
The article discusses the ninth edition of Villa d'Este Style, a gathering dedicated to Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Coupé Villa d'Este cars that were able to return to the place where their legend began.
13/07/2020
Geddes car. It was so far ahead we can only hope it arrives today!
The article discusses the history of car aerodynamics and highlights the innovative vision of designer Bel Geddes, who proposed a streamlined and spacious minivan-shaped car with up to eight wheels for the 1939 Futurama exhibition in New York.
12/07/2020
Scaglietti and Barris
The article explores the contrasting careers and legacies of two automotive icons, George Barris and Sergio Scaglietti, who made significant contributions to the car design industry in America and Italy, respectively.
11/07/2020
The long road to the Bugatti Veyron
This article explores the story of Ferdinand Piech, the visionary leader with a deep passion for cars and the Porsche dynasty, who was drawn to the Bugatti brand after its failed attempt at revival by Romano Artioli.
10/07/2020
Here's where to go!
The Cité de l'Automobile in Mulhouse, Alsace, is the world's largest car museum and home to over 100 road and racing cars from various top automotive brands, including Ferrari, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, and the world's largest collection of Bugattis. The museum also hosts a contemporary exhibition that pairs the Lamborghini brand with the Pop Art artistic movement, featuring significant Lamborghini cars from the 1960s to the present day, including the Miura #3586, which was also featured in the film "The Italian Job." The exhibition aims to preserve and safeguard the future of the classic car heritage by using exciting cars and the enchanted universe of Pop art to engage younger generations.
09/07/2020
Marie Alexine Romer… panel beater
The article features Marie Alexine, a young French woman passionate about vintage car restoration. She recounts her journey of learning the craft by moving to different countries and working with renowned experts in the field.
08/07/2020
The Castle of Wonders
Mario Righini's passion for vintage engines began at a young age when he witnessed the state-imposed demolition of vehicles.
07/07/2020