The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Scaglietti

  • 12 May 2024
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Although a slightly built man, Enzo Ferrari was an imposing presence, which is why Sergio Scaglietti affectionately nicknamed him: “l’Umun” (“big man”). Yet his success never went to his head, and he always remained very conscious of his humble background as a coachbuilder and panel beater. Aware of just how far the great man had come, Scaglietti was always rather in awe of him whenever they met.

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