Giovanni Michelotti (October 6, 1921 – January 23, 1980) was one of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques. He was also associated with truck designs for Leyland Motors, and with designs for British Leyland (including the Leyland National bus) after the merger of Leyland and BMC.
Born in Turin, Italy, Michelotti worked for coachbuilders, including Stabilimenti Farina, Vignale and Allemano, before opening his own design studio in 1959.
Towards the end of his life, asked whether he had ever designed anything other than cars, Michelotti acknowledged that virtually all of his design work had involved cars, but he admitted to having designed a coffee making machine shortly after the war.
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Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé and Cabriolet for Stabilimenti Farina; Coupé for Ghia; Coupé for Vignale
Giovanni Michelotti: The Greatest Car Designer You've Never Heard Of
Most enthusiasts know well the names most associated with Italy’s mastery of car design: from the great houses of Bertone and Pininfarina to Giugiaro’s Italdesign. But what if I told you there’s been someone who styled an incredible 1200 different cars almost singlehandedly?
That man was Giovanni #Michelotti and, on the hundredth year from his birth, Turin’s National Automobile Museum #MAUTO dedicated a long-overdue homage to his work and legacy. Michelotti could create such a disproportionate body of work thanks to a combination of sheer talent and hard work, but also thanks to unique circumstances. #cardesign
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Giovanni Michelotti (1921 - 1980)
One of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques.
Jeden z największych projektantów samochodów sportowych w XX wieku.
published: 19 Jun 2018
Giovanni Michelotti
Giovanni Michelotti
Standard Triumph Online Archive
http://www.triumphworks.co.uk
Featuring Ex-employees database and stories and articles.
published: 14 Mar 2015
Giovanni Michelotti 1921 - 2021 | OldCar24.com - MAUTO Torino
Giovanni Michelotti 1921 - 2021 | OldCar24.com - MAUTO Torino
published: 04 Dec 2021
giovanni michelotti intervista 1966
Intervista a Giovanni Michelotti 1966 al Salone di Torino
An interview to Giovanni Michelotti at Torino Motor show 1966
published: 22 Apr 2018
Small Chassis Triumphs. A tribute to Giovanni Michelotti
A selection of 1960's Herald based Triumph cars out on show
published: 25 Mar 2023
Cultura Online LIVE - Giovanni Michelotti: designer senza tempo
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Questa sera, dalle 21.00, si parla di design: "Giovanni Michelotti, designer senza tempo".
Celebriamo i cento anni della nascita di uno straordinario stilista italiano con le testimonianze dirette del figlio Edgardo, dell'allievo e altro celebre designer Diego Ottina, di Alfredo Zanellato Vignale, Gncarlo Cavallini e con l'introduzione del professor Massimo Grandi della Commissione Cultura ASI.
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Inaugura al #MAUTO la mostra 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶, dedicata al designer torinese Giovanni Michelotti.
Nel centenario della nascita, una mostra personale che presenta al pubblico prototipi e grandi serie, automobili disegnate per i prestigiosi carrozzieri di marchi celebri e auto prodotte in decine di migliaia di pezzi, accanto ad una originale “spiaggetta” e ad una concept car elettrica del 1974.
Una selezione inedita di documenti dell’Archiviostoricomichelotti. “La quantità e qualità dei disegni esposti costituisce una prima assoluta. Un’abbondanza rara tra gli stilisti, che quasi sempre lasciavano i loro manufatti ai carrozzieri che servivano o direttamente alla committenza. Qui invece, complice la storia professionale del designer, una gr...
published: 07 Oct 2021
Michelotti cars
Una carrellata di modelli di autovetture realizzate dalla matita di Giovanni Michelotti
A succession of car models produced by the pencil of Giovanni Michelotti
Paul and Drew are revamping a Triumph TR4, adding a one-of-a-kind wing vent to the British car inspired by Michelotti’s earlier prototypes for the vehicle.
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Most enthusiasts know well the names most associated with Italy’s mastery of car design: from the great houses of Bertone and Pininfarina to Giugiaro’s Italdesi...
Most enthusiasts know well the names most associated with Italy’s mastery of car design: from the great houses of Bertone and Pininfarina to Giugiaro’s Italdesign. But what if I told you there’s been someone who styled an incredible 1200 different cars almost singlehandedly?
That man was Giovanni #Michelotti and, on the hundredth year from his birth, Turin’s National Automobile Museum #MAUTO dedicated a long-overdue homage to his work and legacy. Michelotti could create such a disproportionate body of work thanks to a combination of sheer talent and hard work, but also thanks to unique circumstances. #cardesign
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: https://teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656632500
Most enthusiasts know well the names most associated with Italy’s mastery of car design: from the great houses of Bertone and Pininfarina to Giugiaro’s Italdesign. But what if I told you there’s been someone who styled an incredible 1200 different cars almost singlehandedly?
That man was Giovanni #Michelotti and, on the hundredth year from his birth, Turin’s National Automobile Museum #MAUTO dedicated a long-overdue homage to his work and legacy. Michelotti could create such a disproportionate body of work thanks to a combination of sheer talent and hard work, but also thanks to unique circumstances. #cardesign
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: https://teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656632500
One of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques.
Jeden ...
One of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques.
Jeden z największych projektantów samochodów sportowych w XX wieku.
One of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques.
Jeden z największych projektantów samochodów sportowych w XX wieku.
Nuova, imperdibile diretta streaming di Cultura Online Live!
Questa sera, dalle 21.00, si parla di design: "Giovanni Michelotti, designer senza tempo".
Celebr...
Nuova, imperdibile diretta streaming di Cultura Online Live!
Questa sera, dalle 21.00, si parla di design: "Giovanni Michelotti, designer senza tempo".
Celebriamo i cento anni della nascita di uno straordinario stilista italiano con le testimonianze dirette del figlio Edgardo, dell'allievo e altro celebre designer Diego Ottina, di Alfredo Zanellato Vignale, Gncarlo Cavallini e con l'introduzione del professor Massimo Grandi della Commissione Cultura ASI.
Non mancate!
Nuova, imperdibile diretta streaming di Cultura Online Live!
Questa sera, dalle 21.00, si parla di design: "Giovanni Michelotti, designer senza tempo".
Celebriamo i cento anni della nascita di uno straordinario stilista italiano con le testimonianze dirette del figlio Edgardo, dell'allievo e altro celebre designer Diego Ottina, di Alfredo Zanellato Vignale, Gncarlo Cavallini e con l'introduzione del professor Massimo Grandi della Commissione Cultura ASI.
Non mancate!
Inaugura al #MAUTO la mostra 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶, dedicata al designer torinese Giovanni Michelotti.
Nel centen...
Inaugura al #MAUTO la mostra 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶, dedicata al designer torinese Giovanni Michelotti.
Nel centenario della nascita, una mostra personale che presenta al pubblico prototipi e grandi serie, automobili disegnate per i prestigiosi carrozzieri di marchi celebri e auto prodotte in decine di migliaia di pezzi, accanto ad una originale “spiaggetta” e ad una concept car elettrica del 1974.
Una selezione inedita di documenti dell’Archiviostoricomichelotti. “La quantità e qualità dei disegni esposti costituisce una prima assoluta. Un’abbondanza rara tra gli stilisti, che quasi sempre lasciavano i loro manufatti ai carrozzieri che servivano o direttamente alla committenza. Qui invece, complice la storia professionale del designer, una gran parte di schizzi, figurini e disegni tecnici permette di tracciare una parabola completa e spettacolare” commenta il curatore della mostra Giosuè Boetto Cohen.
"Michelotti World” una testimonianza, unica e tangibile, di cosa significava negli anni ’50 e ’60 svolgere quel mestiere che oggi comunemente definiamo “designer di automobili”.
Il progetto espositivo è curato da 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲̀ 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, con il supporto di 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶, figlio del designer e custode dell’archivio privato.
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Inaugura al #MAUTO la mostra 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶, dedicata al designer torinese Giovanni Michelotti.
Nel centenario della nascita, una mostra personale che presenta al pubblico prototipi e grandi serie, automobili disegnate per i prestigiosi carrozzieri di marchi celebri e auto prodotte in decine di migliaia di pezzi, accanto ad una originale “spiaggetta” e ad una concept car elettrica del 1974.
Una selezione inedita di documenti dell’Archiviostoricomichelotti. “La quantità e qualità dei disegni esposti costituisce una prima assoluta. Un’abbondanza rara tra gli stilisti, che quasi sempre lasciavano i loro manufatti ai carrozzieri che servivano o direttamente alla committenza. Qui invece, complice la storia professionale del designer, una gran parte di schizzi, figurini e disegni tecnici permette di tracciare una parabola completa e spettacolare” commenta il curatore della mostra Giosuè Boetto Cohen.
"Michelotti World” una testimonianza, unica e tangibile, di cosa significava negli anni ’50 e ’60 svolgere quel mestiere che oggi comunemente definiamo “designer di automobili”.
Il progetto espositivo è curato da 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲̀ 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, con il supporto di 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶, figlio del designer e custode dell’archivio privato.
ℹ Mostra visitabile dal 6 ottobre 2021 al 9 gennaio 2022.
Video by LunaSoft
Una carrellata di modelli di autovetture realizzate dalla matita di Giovanni Michelotti
A succession of car models produced by the pencil of Giovanni Michelotti...
Una carrellata di modelli di autovetture realizzate dalla matita di Giovanni Michelotti
A succession of car models produced by the pencil of Giovanni Michelotti
Una carrellata di modelli di autovetture realizzate dalla matita di Giovanni Michelotti
A succession of car models produced by the pencil of Giovanni Michelotti
Paul and Drew are revamping a Triumph TR4, adding a one-of-a-kind wing vent to the British car inspired by Michelotti’s earlier prototypes for the vehicle.
🇬🇧 ...
Paul and Drew are revamping a Triumph TR4, adding a one-of-a-kind wing vent to the British car inspired by Michelotti’s earlier prototypes for the vehicle.
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Paul and Drew are revamping a Triumph TR4, adding a one-of-a-kind wing vent to the British car inspired by Michelotti’s earlier prototypes for the vehicle.
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Most enthusiasts know well the names most associated with Italy’s mastery of car design: from the great houses of Bertone and Pininfarina to Giugiaro’s Italdesign. But what if I told you there’s been someone who styled an incredible 1200 different cars almost singlehandedly?
That man was Giovanni #Michelotti and, on the hundredth year from his birth, Turin’s National Automobile Museum #MAUTO dedicated a long-overdue homage to his work and legacy. Michelotti could create such a disproportionate body of work thanks to a combination of sheer talent and hard work, but also thanks to unique circumstances. #cardesign
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: https://teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1656632500
One of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques.
Jeden z największych projektantów samochodów sportowych w XX wieku.
Nuova, imperdibile diretta streaming di Cultura Online Live!
Questa sera, dalle 21.00, si parla di design: "Giovanni Michelotti, designer senza tempo".
Celebriamo i cento anni della nascita di uno straordinario stilista italiano con le testimonianze dirette del figlio Edgardo, dell'allievo e altro celebre designer Diego Ottina, di Alfredo Zanellato Vignale, Gncarlo Cavallini e con l'introduzione del professor Massimo Grandi della Commissione Cultura ASI.
Non mancate!
Inaugura al #MAUTO la mostra 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗. 𝟭𝟵𝟮𝟭-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗱𝗶 𝘂𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶, dedicata al designer torinese Giovanni Michelotti.
Nel centenario della nascita, una mostra personale che presenta al pubblico prototipi e grandi serie, automobili disegnate per i prestigiosi carrozzieri di marchi celebri e auto prodotte in decine di migliaia di pezzi, accanto ad una originale “spiaggetta” e ad una concept car elettrica del 1974.
Una selezione inedita di documenti dell’Archiviostoricomichelotti. “La quantità e qualità dei disegni esposti costituisce una prima assoluta. Un’abbondanza rara tra gli stilisti, che quasi sempre lasciavano i loro manufatti ai carrozzieri che servivano o direttamente alla committenza. Qui invece, complice la storia professionale del designer, una gran parte di schizzi, figurini e disegni tecnici permette di tracciare una parabola completa e spettacolare” commenta il curatore della mostra Giosuè Boetto Cohen.
"Michelotti World” una testimonianza, unica e tangibile, di cosa significava negli anni ’50 e ’60 svolgere quel mestiere che oggi comunemente definiamo “designer di automobili”.
Il progetto espositivo è curato da 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗲̀ 𝗕𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, con il supporto di 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶, figlio del designer e custode dell’archivio privato.
ℹ Mostra visitabile dal 6 ottobre 2021 al 9 gennaio 2022.
Video by LunaSoft
Una carrellata di modelli di autovetture realizzate dalla matita di Giovanni Michelotti
A succession of car models produced by the pencil of Giovanni Michelotti
Paul and Drew are revamping a Triumph TR4, adding a one-of-a-kind wing vent to the British car inspired by Michelotti’s earlier prototypes for the vehicle.
🇬🇧 Catch full episodes of your favourite Quest shows on discovery+: https://bit.ly/3pRP4X2
Subscribe to Quest TV for more great clips:
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...
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Giovanni Michelotti (October 6, 1921 – January 23, 1980) was one of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques. He was also associated with truck designs for Leyland Motors, and with designs for British Leyland (including the Leyland National bus) after the merger of Leyland and BMC.
Born in Turin, Italy, Michelotti worked for coachbuilders, including Stabilimenti Farina, Vignale and Allemano, before opening his own design studio in 1959.
Towards the end of his life, asked whether he had ever designed anything other than cars, Michelotti acknowledged that virtually all of his design work had involved cars, but he admitted to having designed a coffee making machine shortly after the war.
Ferrari
Ferrari 166 Inter Coupé and Cabriolet for Stabilimenti Farina; Coupé for Ghia; Coupé for Vignale
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