Cisitalia - The Brand That Altered Porsche's Destiny Forever

Purple - SpeedHolics Yearbook Three, with its regal purple cover, is a tribute to the visionaries, icons, and untold stories that have shaped the automotive world. This edition dives deep into the stories of those who dared to dream and redefine the boundaries of design and performance.

At its core is an exclusive interview with Ing. Luigi Marmiroli, the man behind the Lamborghini Diablo—the car that marked the renaissance of the iconic brand. Through his words, readers gain a rare insight into the challenges and triumphs of crafting a legend.

The book also explores the fascinating history of Cisitalia, the Italian marque that almost revolutionized the automotive industry. Stunning photography showcases three Cisitalia 202 models, brought together for the first time in an unforgettable shoot, including the legendary Mille Miglia.

Readers will also uncover the story of Peter Monteverdi, the founder of Switzerland’s most renowned automotive brand, revisiting its history and enduring influence. Complementing these narratives is an exploration of the Hot Rod subculture, offering a glimpse into an alternate side of automotive passion, and a profile of one of the movement’s most exceptional photographers.

With meticulously curated stories, stunning imagery, and high editorial standards, SpeedHolics Yearbook Three continues its legacy of celebrating the beauty, heritage, and spirit of the automotive world. This is not just a book—it’s an immersive experience for car enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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Picture this: In a world where thoughts evaporate faster than tire smoke, where stories dissolve into the digital ether, we chose to do something radical—we decided to slow time down.

We decided to talk passion. That’s all well and good, but passion doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It can only be explored and expressed with the help of another virtue; perseverance. It’s these twin forces that brought us here.

Passion and perseverance didn't just drive SpeedHolics Yearbook 3—they surge through the very arteries of automotive history itself. Fuelling the visionaries who shape automotive history, those who engineer not just machines, but legacies, those who elevate a car beyond transportation, transforming it into a statement of creativity, heritage, and excellence.

In an era where most content is consumed in 150-character bursts and entire thoughts are compressed into the space of a meme, publishing a book—one that asks readers to slow down, engage, and immerse themselves—is an act of defiance. And yet, SpeedHolics Yearbook continues to thrive, fueled by the same dedication and attention to detail that define the greatest automotive masterpieces.

This year, we have witnessed seismic shifts in the industry. Historic brands, once considered untouchable, are losing their grip on the market. Cultural, political and financial interests are rewriting the rules of car ownership, performance, and what it means to be an enthusiast. The demographic landscape is shifting too—younger generations are increasingly disconnected from the automotive passion that once burned bright in their predecessors. While a devoted cadre of enthusiasts still cherishes the thrill of sports cars, for many, the automobile has been reduced to just another appliance, another clout-building accessory. Yet in this maelstrom of change, the soul of the automobile not only survives—it yearns to soar. Perhaps that soul we sense in a car...perhaps it's our own?

SpeedHolics Yearbook 3 pays tribute to this soul, nurtured by our collective passion and resilience. Within these pages, you'll unearth the engineering brilliance behind the Lamborghini Diablo, as revealed by its creator, Luigi Marmiroli. You'll discover how a single marque named Cisitalia nearly rewrote the destiny of Porsche and the entire trajectory of sports car history. It explores the legacy of Peter Monteverdi, one of Switzerland’s greatest automotive pioneers, and ventures into the raw, rebellious world of Hot Rod culture.

Through exclusive photography, rare insights, and meticulous storytelling, we've crafted more than just a yearbook. We've assembled a testament to an undying love affair—one that transcends the digital age's relentless pace. Each page celebrates not just the engineering, but the engineers; not merely the designs, but the dreamers who dared to sketch them into reality

But why compile a physical book? Because some stories refuse to be condensed. Some tales demand to be savored.

To those who still believe that passion demands more than a fleeting scroll—this is your invitation to slow down, immerse yourself, and rediscover why we fell in love with cars in the first place.

Welcome to SpeedHolics Yearbook 3. The revolution will not be digitized.

The two core values behind SpeedHolics’ work are these:

“Passion and Curiosity”.

These are more than just words, they’re essential character traits. Without our passion for classic motorsports, we’re nothing. And without our curiosity for the lesser known stories, the forgotten memories, and the under-heralded heroes, we’d have nothing to talk about.

We like to think we’re more than that. Even more importantly, we believe that you deserve better than that. With this in mind, we’ve continuously strived to up our game with the work we produce.

At the beginning, we simply worked with motoring photographers around the world and shared their work. During the last year, we’ve evolved into a multimedia platform – editorial, videography, photography – all driven by a coterie of industry leaders, passionistas, and motoring sages. Recently, we have extended our interest to performance and racing cars out there that are waiting for a new collector and we created a completely new marketplace. Be sure, much more is yet to come.

As the team has grown and the audience has multiplied, we’re glad that our core values haven’t wavered. SpeedHolics is still fuelled by passion, and steered by curiosity.

It always will be.

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