News25 June 2024 by Andreas 79 Viewed

Fiat Topolino’s New Beach-Ready Model by Castagna Milano

Ready to grace the Italian beaches, the latest version of the Fiat Topolino has become even more distinctive and luxurious. Introducing a new Giardinetta version, this iconic vehicle is making waves.

Fiat Topolino officially welcomes summer with the Castagna bodywork: a collaboration that brings to life a new beach-ready model designed by Gioacchino Acampora. This new creation harks back to the joyous summers of Italy’s economic boom in the 1960s. Priced from 25,000 euros, this unique model boasts a nostalgic retro style. As usual, the car lacks a roof and doors, but Castagna has strengthened the chassis with aluminum panels and employed 3D printing to craft its soft, flowing lines. The mechanics remain the same as the base version, featuring a 5.5 kWh battery that offers a range of 75 km and a top speed of 45 km/h.

The interior pays homage to the 1960s speedboats, with wooden trims running along the edges and a wide range of upholstery options. An innovative steel frame allows for the mounting of a waterproof cover to shield occupants from sudden summer showers.

An extended version is also available, featuring a rear end extended by 30 cm. Maintaining its beach buggy aesthetic, it comes with a teak loading platform and various side compartments for storing beach gear. The body color options range from pastel shades to more modern hues, with chrome details and premium materials such as marine leather used for upholstery.

With its blend of classic design and modern enhancements, the new Fiat Topolino is set to become a stylish staple on Italian beaches this summer.

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Italian classic car enthusiast with German roots. Renowned as a respected figure in the classic car community, he serves as a jury member at various international concours d'elegance, including the Classic Gala Schwetzingen and Mantova. As a content creator, Andreas passionately shares his profound knowledge and appreciation for vintage automobiles. His heart beats for cars designed by Giovanni Michelotti, showcasing his discerning taste and dedication to preserving the timeless elegance of automotive history.

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MANTUA. The whims of the weather did not dampen the enthusiasm and emotions of the 8th Concorso d’Eleganza Città di Mantova held on Sunday in the charming setting of Villa Schiarino – Lena in Porto Mantovano. Organized with the usual professionalism of the Club 8 Volanti “Tazio Nuvolari” officials, the event received widespread praise, success, and appreciation from both participants and numerous visitors who attended throughout the day.

The contest showcased a selection of 22 highly prestigious historic cars, each one a testament to automotive beauty and historical significance. Before the evaluation phase of the competition, an engaging conference took place from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, featuring Edgardo Michelotti, son of the renowned designer Giovanni Michelotti. Giovanni Michelotti, one of the greatest figures in automotive history, passed away prematurely in 1981 after designing over 1200 cars, many of which were common sights on roads during his era.

During the competition phase, the jury was chaired by Pietro Camardella, a distinguished designer who, during his tenure at Pininfarina, designed several iconic Ferraris, including the Ferrari F40, the 456, and the Mythos prototype, which had its worldwide debut at Palazzo Te in Mantua.

The judging committee members, in addition to Camardella, included Andreas Scheidl (carrozzieri-italiani.com) for style, Andrea and Stefano Maieli, renowned artisans from Mantua, for interiors, body shop and classic cars restorers Marco Mondini and Alessandro Scartapatti, also from Mantua, for exteriors, Fabio Tittarelli from Aci Storico, and Aga Rossi for mechanics. These experts conducted their inspections and evaluations with utmost professionalism and seriousness, meticulously examining each car’s style, bodywork, interiors, and mechanics.

The participating cars ranged in age from the 1920s to the late 1990s, displaying incredible beauty and elegance. Highlights included two OM Superba 665s, a Fiat 514 MM (one of only seven produced by the Turin company), two special Fiat Balillas (by Carrozzeria Viotti and Fiat-Simca), and a magnificent 1947 Lancia Aprilia Cabrio Pinin Farina, which was later crowned queen of the contest. Other notable cars included the Fiat 1400, the last car owned by the legendary Tazio Nuvolari, an MG TD bodied by Vignale and designed by Michelotti (a unique specimen in the world), and a Gaz Volga M21, a Soviet car unique in Italy in civilian livery. The event also featured stunning cars from the 1960s and 1970s, such as Mercedes, MG, Bentley, and Jaguar. Among them was a Maserati Quattroporte Frua in a fantastic metallic color that changed with the day’s brightness, and the iconic black Jaguar E-Type of Diabolik, known for its sleek wedge shape.

From the group of class winners, the Gaz Volga M21, dramatically rediscovered in Kharkiv, and the Best of Show, the 1947 Lancia Aprilia Cabrio Pininfarina with its princely mechanics and lines, emerged as special awards from the Jury and Aci Mantova (see here all winners). In the mid-afternoon, prompted by bad weather, the event organizers, with the assistance of Giuseppe Pottocar, director of Aci Mantova, provided each participant with a personalized commemorative cup and awarded the most coveted prizes. After the final applause, everyone hurried away to escape the rain that, unfortunately, accompanied many participants to their destinations.

Despite the weather’s caprices, the 8th Concorso d’Eleganza Città di Mantova proved to be a resounding success, celebrating the timeless beauty and historical significance of these magnificent automobiles.