Michelotti Villedeuxmille

Vehicle Overview

The Michelotti Villedeuxmille was the final exhibition car from the renowned design firm, shown in 1990 at the Torino Motor Show. Giovanni Michelotti, one of the most celebrated automotive designers of his time, passed away in 1980 at the age of 58, leaving a legacy of influential car designs. After his death, his son Edgardo Michelotti continued his father’s work and kept the Michelotti design company active until 1990. The Villedeuxmille, however, marked the end of this era. The Villedeuxmille was presented as a non-functional maquette, which meant it was a full-scale model or prototype, but not a fully working car. Despite its lack of functionality, the concept demonstrated the continuing evolution of Michelotti’s design philosophy. It carried forward the innovative spirit that had defined Giovanni Michelotti’s work, which included creating small, practical, and visually distinct cars, often with unique, cutting-edge features. Though the Villedeuxmille did not become a production vehicle, its presentation at the Torino Motor Show was symbolic of the Michelotti family’s commitment to design excellence. As the final exhibit from the Michelotti company, it represented the conclusion of an era of automotive creativity and ingenuity that had shaped many memorable cars of the 20th century. Edgardo Michelotti’s dedication to his father’s legacy in continuing the work of the Michelotti design studio is reflected in this final maquette, and the Villedeuxmille remains a poignant reminder of Giovanni Michelotti’s influential career in automotive design. The vehicle may not have been functional, but it was a fitting tribute to the creative and design legacy that the Michelotti name continues to represent.