The Nostalgia of Forgotten Gods: ATS, Italy, 1962-1965

Roarington's journey among the brands that have disappeared from the automotive scene stops in Italy this week, more precisely in Bologna. It is the early 1960s and an internal turmoil within Ferrari had just ended, leading to the dismissal of the entire management staff in the winter of 1961, caused by protests over the behaviour of Enzo's wife, Laura. Enzo did not tolerate these protests. Among the protestors were Carlo Chiti, known for designing Maranello's first rear-engined single-seater, the 156 F1, and Giotto Bizzarrini, creator of the 250 GTO.