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The Lamborghini Countach
                                                                                                                                               prototype, another iconic car
                                                                                                                                               designed by Marcello Gandini, was
                                                                                                                                               presented in 1971. Its production
                                                                                                                                               ended in 1990, when Diablo made its
                                                                                                                                               first appearance. This car introduced
                                                                                                                                               wedge-style bodywork to the world.
                                                                                                                                               ©Davide De Martis @defuntis per
                                                                                                                                               Car&Vintage




       Exhibited for the first time by Bertone at the 1970 Turin Motor Show;
        this futuristic design was presented as a mid-engine sports car


          project. ©Davide De Martis @defuntis per Car&Vintage










































        revolutionary design of the Stratos Zero concept car, from which it
       The myth of the Lancia Stratos HF Alitalia starts from afar. The



          draws its origin, is in fact the work of Marcello Gandini
















                                                                                                                                             “ My cars should leave everyone speechless… if people start arguing over
                                                                                                                                               this or that, it means something went wrong.”





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