At the heart of this photobook is an unprecedented photographic feature: the first-ever shoot to unite the three most iconic Cisitalia 202 models—the Coupé Gran Sport, "C" Cabriolet, and Spyder Mille Miglia. Captured through the lens of Jeroen Vink these images bring the essence of Cisitalia to life in unparalleled detail. Featuring an interview of renowned historians Mario Simoni and Nino Balestra, this book reveals how Cisitalia, one of the most influential, yet often overlooked, automotive marques in history, the trajectory of automotive legends like Porsche, Abarth, and Alfa Romeo and the mystery behind Cisitalia's meteoric rise and its enduring legacy. It recounts the visionary leadership of Piero Dusio, the groundbreaking designs of Giovanni Savonuzzi, and the critical role of Porsche's engineering in the brand’s ambitious Formula 1 project. Through engaging narratives and rare insights, the authors unravel the impact of Cisitalia’s short-lived journey on the evolution of sports cars and luxury automobiles.
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Cisitalia - The Brand That Altered Porsche's Destiny Forever
Three iconic car brands – Porsche, Abarth, and Alfa Romeo – might not exist today if it hadn’t been for the remarkable adventure of Cisitalia, a now largely forgotten company founded in Turin in 1946. Though the company lasted a mere three years, Cisitalia left an indelible mark on the car world, with the potential to change the fate of giants such as Fiat and Ferrari.
Yet, if 80 years ago, in the midst of World War II, a bold Turin entrepreneur named Piero Dusio had not decided to set up a new car company, Cisitalia, the history of these brands would have very different, or perhaps they might not have existed at all.
The stories, projects, people, and above all the twists of fate in that brief three-year period – 1946 to 1948 – truly changed the course of automotive history. Yet, what is truly astonishing is that almost no one remembers the brand anymore. Cisitalia’s ‘Rampant Ibex’ and the events that made it so significant have faded into obscurity.