Virginio Vairo

Virginio Vairo is an Italian automobile designer recognized for his work with Carrozzeria Vignale. He made significant contributions to several iconic designs during his career. Notably, he worked on the 1964 Fiat 1300 and 1500 Sportiva fastback, and also had a hand in the development of the Fiat 850 Coupé, Spider, and Berlina, which were derived from Giovanni Michelotti’s designs. In 1965, he was involved in the creation of the Fiat 1500 Coupé and the Maserati Mexico prototype, based on the Maserati 5000 GT chassis. Vairo also contributed to the production version of the Maserati Mexico in 1966.

In 1967, he worked on the Fiat 125 Coupé Samantha and the Fiat 124 Coupé Eveline. That same year, he also designed the Jensen Nova concept car. His work continued in 1968 with the Matra M530 Sport Vignale prototype and the Maserati Indy, both of which left a lasting impression on the automotive world.

Vairo’s designs showcase his innovative approach and his ability to blend tradition with forward-thinking ideas. His collaborations, especially with Vignale, played a crucial role in shaping the look of Italian cars in the 1960s.