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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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Emile Darl'mat's Special Peugeots
Prof. Massimo Grandi retraces in this article the extraordinary story of Émile Darl’mat, the Parisian coachbuilder who, between the 1930s and 1950s, transformed Peugeot chassis into exclusive aerodynamic creations, from Le Mans racers to elegant postwar coupés.


The Unforgettable Summer of '74
When Ferrari’s name began to shine brightly across the Atlantic, few figures shaped its American allure as decisively as Luigi Chinetti—and fewer still gave form to that allure as brilliantly as Giovanni Michelotti. Through Chinetti’s vision and Michelotti’s pen, Ferrari’s most exclusive clients discovered cars that went far beyond Maranello’s catalog: unique bodies, daring prototypes, and Daytona rebirths that blurred the line between road and dream. This is the story of the


Giovanni Michelotti: Research and Patents for Active and Passive Automotive Safety
For Giovanni Michelotti, the motorcar always symbolised freedom. But as he often remarked, it was also “the most widespread legalised weapon in the world.” This awareness accompanied him throughout his career and made safety—both active and passive—a core principle in his approach to automotive design.


1975 World Sportscar Championship, A SPECTACULAR SEASON
The cowboy racing driver goes back in time half a century, telling the story of the glorious World Championship when Carlo Chiti's Alfa Romeo won with him at the wheel of the 33TT12. A story triggered a couple of years earlier by an incredible series of events that took place in Maranello


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
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