If this design looks familiar to you, we have the explanation: this car is the smaller version of the ‘Supergioiello’ based on Alfa Romeo, which we have previously featured. Both were designed by the genius Michelotti for the Ghia coachbuilder, which produced a significant number (relatively speaking, of course—we are talking about 10-15 units at… Read More The little sister: 1950 Fiat 1100B Gioiello by Ghia
The Moretti 600 Sport Spider, based on the Fiat 600, is a classic Italian sports car known for its distinctive styling and limited production. The car featured unique coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti, a renowned car designer who worked extensively with Moretti to create stylish versions of Fiat models. This particular model was known for its… Read More Michelotti’s version: 1961 Moretti 600 Sport Spider
For those with a keen eye and a love for classic beach cars, the opportunity to acquire a genuine ’59 Fiat 600 Jolly and a ’69 Fiat 850 Shellette is a rare gem indeed. The Fiat 600 Jolly, crafted by Carrozzeria Ghia, embodies the epitome of carefree beach style from the late 1950s. Originally serving… Read More Rare Beach Finds: 1959 Fiat 600 Jolly by Ghia and 1969 Fiat 850 Shellette by Michelotti
Unlike the majority of the 1600 GTs which were produced under the name Glas, this particular model is indeed a BMW. Between 1964 and 1967, Glas manufactured 5,376 GTs, including 363 convertibles. From June 1967 to August 1968, an additional 1,259 cars were produced under the BMW badge after BMW acquired Glas. This transition makes… Read More German fastback: 1968 BMW 1600 GT by Frua
We don’t know how many of these specimens were produced, but we believe, with good reason, that there are very few of them, very few. Ghia-Aigle originally operated as a subsidiary of Carrozzeria Ghia, becoming independent in 1953 and temporarily located in Lugano (1954–58). Designers were mainly from Ghia, including Mario Boano (1948–51), Giovanni Michelotti… Read More Swiss chapter: 1956 Fiat 1100 TV Coupé by Ghia-Aigle
July 26, 2023 More than four years after this article was published, here is an update from the current owner. In reality it is basically an update at the end of the works as it seems that the titanic work is finished. It is impressive what can be done with the time, knowledge and budget,… Read More Halfway restoration: 1961 Abarth 1600 Spider by Allemano
In last week’s article on the Fiat 500 Albarella we mentioned the connection between the concept of yacht and car which led to the creation of that particular line of cars generically called “Spiaggina” (beach car). In this case this connection is even closer. In fact, this car is called the “Shellette” from the name… Read More Longboard not included: 1970 Fiat 850 Shellette
Here we are in the presence of a very rare – probably unique – coachbuilt Fiat built by Vignale at the beginning of the famous body shop: even if Vignale seems to have always built cars, it actually lasted (under the guidance of Alfredo) only twenty years. Twenty years only but very intense, which have… Read More Green orchid: 1950 Fiat 1400 Orchidea by Vignale
When Italian classic car enthusiasts hear the name “Appia Vignale” they naturally think of the convertible version: they would be surprised to see this sedan instead. We collected out thoughts but this actually seems to us the first time we see this model offered for sale: we remember having seen it in a book about… Read More Subtle coachbuilt: 1958 Lancia Appia Berlina by Vignale
This little spider is not only one of the very few produced on the basis of the Fiat 600D, but it is also one of two presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1963, says the seller. In support of this statement, the seller indicates the presence of a chrome molding on the nose of… Read More Tourin car: 1963 Moretti 750 Spyder
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