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On these pages: on the left, the Bizzarrini
5300 GT Strada; on the right, the
Lamborghini P400 Miura

from the sidelines and employ several sub-con- as a kid, that you remember particularly fondly? seem to be the main focus of making an electric
tractors to carry out tasks. But I have no prob- The trips I remember most are more re- car exciting. It’s hard to build emotion into an
lem putting on overalls and pulling a whole car cent. I like to do lots of European road trips and electric car, but we will have to try.
apart. I have the scars to prove it. have taken part in many rallies such as Tour
Auto, Mille Miglia, Coupe des Alpes etc. For me Is there more adrenalin after a concert or
What object in your collections are you most driving in France, Switzerland, and Italy is the after the first road test in a new car?
fond of and why? most enjoyable. The scenery, food, and friends I I think a concert, though the most adren-
Hard to choose! Everything is there for the have in Europe are all crucial parts of an enjoy- alin is probably before the show rather than af-
reason that I love them. I do have a particular able road trip. ter. The moment we walk on stage is always a
fondness for the 275 GTB. I have a 1972 “Double special feeling.
Red” Rolex Sea Dweller that just seems like the Is there a street or area where you particularly
perfect watch… And my Leica M7 Film Camera enjoy driving? Did your good friend Mr. Galassi also pass on
always feels like a ‘peak’ design. But that’s just I would have to say the Dolomites might to you his love for boats as well?
to name a few items. be my favorite place to drive. But it’s always He tries to sell me boats every now and
great visiting also Modena and Milan. then! Maybe one day I will get one but for now I
Aside from collecting, what are your other think I will have to play on the generosity of my
passions? What is your opinion on electric cars? dear friend Mr. Galassi and just borrow his!
I have a fashion label called “APPLIED Electric cars are the future. The days of in-
ART FORMS” that allows me to channel my ternal combustion engines will end soon, so we What do you feel when you are whizzing over
design and engineering skills into garment must learn to embrace them. The engine noise of the waves?
design. We focus on exceptional qualities and a straight-6 or V12 engine is irreplaceable though! I love the sea, but I think I probably prefer
timeless designs. I am sure there will be many exciting electric ve- lakes more. I often visit Como and enjoy run-
hicles coming out over the next few years, but for ning around in an old wooden Riva. As usual,
Is there a car trip or a vacation you went on, even me, it is never about performance figures, which it’s always the vintage things I’m drawn to.

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