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THE LENS OF THE PROTAGONISTS

Design Professor
Massimo Grandi
When the shape reaches a form of “mathematical beauty", it creates something that is far from self-referential, super-structural or superfluous.
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Jankovits Aerospider: The “Croatian” Alfa Romeo
At the heart of this story lies a car: the Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Aerodinamica Spider, also known as the extraordinary Jankovits Aerospider.


Spontaneity, Confidence, and Mastery: The Imprint of Giovanni Michelotti
Giovanni Michelotti, my father, was one of the most influential designers in the world of automotive design.


The Bull and The Sea
Ing. Marmiroli this time introduces us to a unique chapter of Lamborghini's history: the brand's adventures not on land, but at sea.


From Concept to Creation: The Birth of Carrozzeria Michelotti and its Iconic Prototypes
In 1949, Giovanni Michelotti embarked on his freelance career, marking the beginning of a successful journey in automotive design. With...


Giovanni Michelotti’s seagull, how the Lancia Beta 1800 “Mizar” was born
It is still the only four-door car with gull-wing doors today, and one of the most representative Michelotti's prototypes


Giuseppe Furmanik’s Maserati Siluro 4CM Carenato
Massimo Grandi brings us into the fascinating history of Giuseppe Furmanik’s Maserati Siluro 4CM Carenato.


Alfa Romeo P33 Roadster: The Lost Prototype
Designer Paolo Martin shares the story of his P33 Roadster concept. The P33 Roadster was created shortly after the famous Ferrari Dino...

Tribute to Marcello Gandini
Our colleague the engineer Luigi Marmiroli has devoted a simple but fond tribute to the Master designer Marcello Gandini. Words Luigi...


Alfa Romeo B.A.T.: the Story of the “Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica”
Prof. Grandi looks back over the style genesis of the three prototypes that Franco Scaglione made for Bertone on the 1900C chassis. The...
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