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Giovanni Michelotti (6 October 1921 – 23 January 1980 [1]) was one of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques. He was also associated with truck designs for Leyland Motors, and with designs for British Leyland (including the Leyland ...
Apr 9, 2024 · Regarded as one of the most stunning Fiat 8Vs, this Mille Miglia specimen crafted by Carrozzeria Vignale epitomizes Giovanni Michelotti's design prowess. With pure Michelotti flair evident throughout, it stands as a testament to his artistry, mirrored in numerous Ferrari models also crafted by Vignale. #15 1953 Fiat 8V Vignale
Jul 21, 2021 · But Michelotti is known not only for the quantity but also for the quality of his work. It is even strange that the name of perhaps the most productive automotive designer of the 20th century is not known to many gearheads. His portfolio includes classics from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, BMW, Maserati, Aston Martin, Ford, Lancia, and Jaguar.
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1967 Ferrari 330 GT Michelotti Coupe. Following footsteps of the 250 GTE, the 330 resided in Ferrari’s family of 2 + 2 cars, that is, the cars with a significant rear seat. Sold alongside the 275 GTB, GTS and exclusive 500 Superfast, the 330 was a drivable, more pedestrian Ferrari that still offered genuine sports car performance, especially ...
Oct 11, 2017 · Around the same time, Michelotti worked with Vignale on the Ferrari 212 Export spyder. His first commissioned design as an independent contractor was a variant of the Ferrari 166 Inter. It was the first of the 192 Ferraris he styled. At the age of 59, in 1980, Michelotti passed away in his hometown from cancer, and his studio closed in 1993.
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1975 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Michelotti NART Spyder Known for creating many unique Ferraris included the coveted Spyder California, Luigi Chinetti commissioned this particularly odd rebody on an original 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder. After being damaged during the filming of the movie ‘A Star is Born’, this Daytona Spyder was sold to Chinetti, who then had Giovanni Michelotti design a unique body ...
Ferrari 166 MM and Inter are some of the legendary sports cars from Modena designed by Michelotti while at Vignale. Under his name came such famous models as the Maserati Sebring and Abarth 750 Spider, while his hard work and exceptional creativity made the ever-humble designer known well beyond the borders of Italy.
