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The Prince Skyline Sport: The first Japanese-Italian Automotive Collaboration

The Prince Skyline Sport stands as a pioneering symbol of international collaboration in the automotive world. Born out of a unique partnership between Prince Motor Company in Japan and the legendary Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, this luxury sports car blended Italian craftsmanship with Japanese engineering. Debuting at the 1960 Turin Motor Show, the Skyline Sport featured sleek lines, a distinctive front grille, and advanced engineering, including a 1.9-liter GB-4 engine capable of reaching 150 km/h. Though its steep price tag limited its domestic success, the Skyline Sport set a precedent for future cross-cultural automotive partnerships and remains an iconic piece of automotive history—showcasing the timeless appeal of Italian design and Japanese innovation.

The Fiat 600 Elaborate

The Fiat 600 was undoubtedly the car that accompanied Italy through the economic boom. When it was presented it was very popular thanks to its modern lines, the brilliant engine and a cockpit large enough to fit the whole family. The demand for the 600 was so high that Fiat was unable to meet the waiting times, so that many relied on the coachbuilders in order to get its small family car sooner, even at the cost of a higher price.