Having just covered Giovanni Michelotti’s work with Triumph in the ’60s – when he sketched the Herald, Spitfire, GT6, and TR4 – we now turn the clock back to meet him at Lancia. Michelotti’s first work for Lancia was… more»
Vignale
1-of-3: 1953 Ferrari 250 Europa Vignale
It is said that a fool and their money are soon parted. If you believe those within his inner circle, that saying best describes the attitude Enzo Ferrari had towards people purchasing his road cars. “il Commendatore” had no… more»
Bellissima! 1950 Fiat 1400 Orchidea Vignale
Coachbuilt cars based on reliable Fiat platforms offered buyers a dependable alternative to more exotic and sometimes temperamental Italian motor vehicles, while still adding the flair of a limited-production design. Though later Fiats became maligned in America for timing… more»
Anglo-Italian Combination: 1960 Triumph Italia 2000
As the owner of a Triumph Italia 2000 since 1987, I obviously am biased towards these beautiful cars. Yes, that’s the sight of bias you are reading! With no more than 330 produced (sources vary) and a combination of… more»
1961 Triumph Italia 2000GT Project
Only 329 of these Italias were ever produced and the beautiful Italian bodywork gives this Triumph an exotic look. It is rough though. A restoration was started so the frame has already been gone through and the engine is… more»
Jolly Alternative: 1966 Vignale Gamine
We are always on the hunt for great barn finds, but sometimes we run across unique finds that we just have to share. A Fiat 500 isn’t likely to be one of those cars, but a Vignale bodied Fiat… more»