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The Flamboyant Car Design

Between 1946 and 1950 Ghia, Stabilimenti Farina and Pininfarina proposed a limited series of car bodies with a low and flowing line whose most striking feature were the covered wheel arches on the front and rear, a solution that required to widen the car to allow steering. These cars had opulent shapes, built on the chassis of various brands and conceived with the primary function of showing off the main elegance competitions so widespread at the time (Ghia’s creations made a sensation at the “Jour d’Elegance” in Lausanne in 1946).

Unleashing the Alfa Romeo Dardo: Pininfarina’s Visionary Marvel

With a legacy deeply intertwined with iconic brands and groundbreaking creations, Pininfarina once again showcased their passion for the automobile with the Alfa Romeo Dardo. Unveiled at the “67° Salone Internazionale dell’Automobile di Torino 3a Rassegna Mondiale dello Stile,” the Dardo emerged as a striking spider based on the mechanical prowess of the Alfa Romeo 156, embodying a synthesis of sportiness, imagination, technology, and performance.