Aston martin db24 by touring at franschhoek motor museum. Carrozzeria touring ferrari alfa lancia superleggera. Carrozzeria touring superleggera sample, published. A musthave book for anyone interested in italian coachwork. Ferrari 340 america 1950 to 1952 overview production 19501952 23 produced body and chassis body style 2door coupe 2door roadster powertrain engine 4. Alfa romeo and carrozzeria touring founded in 1910, alfa romeo immediately found a key role in the world of luxury and sporting motor cars.
Sep 20, 2016 now the museo nazionale dellautomobile is allowing the public to travel back through the history of carrozzeria touring. Carrozzeria touring superleggera announces geneva premiere. In his book carrozzeria touring by the respected carlo felice bianchi anderloni, he described this 6c 2500 as one of the most desirable of its period. The history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the bianchi anderloni family archives and with the support of the national archives, as well as vintage magazines. Carrozzeria touring superleggera rolls up to lake como for the 2015 concorso deleganza villa deste with its latest ferrari f12 berlinetta lusso and. Carrozzeria touring coachbuilder dream desirable xclnt. Giacomo tavoletti is one of italys leading automotive journalists and is the worlds foremost expert on the history of carrozzeria touring. For all lovers of vintage cars, carrozzeria touring is synonymous with elegance, sophistication and aerodynamic efficiency. Nov 23, 2018 2018s touring superleggera named after the maserati 5000 gt scia di persia of 1958 is a maserati granturismo with a carbon body, aluminum doors, steel pillars and a glass roof. The history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the bianchi anderloni family archives and with the support of the national archives, as well as vintage magazines for all lovers of vintage cars, carrozzeria touring is synonymous with elegance, sophistication and aerodynamic efficiency.
For an old world company like touring, perhaps youd think the geneva motor show is the least likely place to show off its latest project. The 8c engine, first entered at the 1931 mille miglia road race through italy, 2 had a common crankcase, now with two alloy fourcylinder blocks, which also incorporated the heads. The volume is organic in the history of the brand and its coaches enriching the story with numerous images of the era. As with bugatti, the factory and administration disappeared long ago, but there has been a continuous chain of ownership of the trademarks from the founders to owner b to owner c, etc. The state of italian car design automobile magazine. Carrozzeria touring superleggera by giovanni bianchi anderloni published by fucina s. This alfa romeo 6c 2500 super sport by carrozzeria tourings certificate of authenticity, number 0021, confirms it still retains its original engine. Lets see what they had to say about this car back in the 1954. The official touring history skip daly, eric hansen. Carrozzeria touring was an automobile coachbuilder established in 1926. These 5 automotive books belong on every enthusiasts.
The history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the bianchi anderloni family archives and with the support of. Dec 10, 2019 the history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the bianchi anderloni family archives and with the support of the national archives, as well as vintage magazines. Just think of the superleggera berlinetta, the barchetta ferrari, the disco volante. Specialising in aluminium work, both before and after wwii he coachbuilt countless sports cars which were raced successfully across europe and america. Perhaps the most significant part of carrozzeria touring superleggeras history is the design and construction of some of the most important early ferraris the 166 and 212 in coupe, spider and barchetta form. Dec 10, 2019 the history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the bianchi anderloni family.
Founder, felice bianchi anderloni previously worked for isottafraschini as a test driver, as well as the italian operations of peugeot. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Ever since, the touring and superleggera trademarks were synonymous with understated elegance, quality and technical innovation. History carrozzeria falco becomes carrozzeria touring. Carrozzeria touring traces its roots to the 1926 purchase of a controlling interest in the milanbased coachbuilder, carrozzeria falco, by milanese lawyers felice bianchi anderloni 18821948 and gaetano ponzoni from carrozeria falcos founder, vittorio ascari. For all lovers of vintage cars the carrozzeria touring it is synonymous with elegance, sophistication combined aerodynamic efficiency. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Restored by carrozzeria touring superleggera in italy, the successor to the original coachbuilder, it is the first touring berlinetta on the 6c 2500 chassis. Mar 09, 2016 for an old world company like touring, perhaps youd think the geneva motor show is the least likely place to show off its latest project. Carrozzeria touring infused some extra oldschool chic into five f12s and this is one of them by michael fira, on november 24, 2019, 08.
Mar 05, 2018 tourings centerpiece for the 2018 geneva motor show tips the scales at 1,700 kilograms 3,748 pounds, which is a huge difference from the granturismo. Rush celebrate touring history with new 400page book due in. The company was built from carrozzeria falco by anderloni and gaetano ponzoni, adopting the touring name. Carrozzeria touring disco volante concept kelley blue book. The important history of the touring is included in this new book signed by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder felice and his successors son carlo felice, realized thanks to the archive of the family bianchi anderloni and the support of the most important national archives and an extensive perusal of the vintage magazines. Touring superleggera celebrates its 90th birthday in turin. The life story of the man at the helm of carrozzeria touring together with details and. They also designed and built the bmw 328 coupe, which has been called one of the 25 most important cars ever.
Anselmi angelo tito carrozzeria touring was certainly one of the most prestigious world of italianstyle in the field of automotive design. Real leatherbound boxed set of over 750 detailed pages with over 1,300 elegant photos of the stylish products of carrozzeria touring. Rocco motto was the coachbuilder of several famous cars, often working behind the scenes and due to that was never as famous as he deserved. A significant part of touring superleggeras history is the design and coachwork of most of the early seriesproduced ferraris such as the 166mm and 212 in coupe, spider and barchetta body type. Developing into a big engineering concern, whose main business was producing aero engines, alfa created some of the absolute automobiles, among which were the 6c and 8c designed by genius vittorio jano. This new 800page book, limited to 999 copies, tells the fascinating story of the illustrious coachbuilder. Mar 05, 2012 drawing design inspiration from an earlier carrozzeria touring exercise the futuristiclooking 1952 alfa romeo disco volante this modernday homage is based on an alfa romeo 8c. Carrozzeria touring superleggera is an italian automobile coachbuilder. Carrozzeria touring might have built some of the most beautiful car bodies of all time, but the milanbased firms history has not been comprehensively documented until now, that is. The new owners changed the name of the firm to carrozzeria touring. Lets see what they had to say about this car back in the 1954 trend book titled manual of building plastic cars.
Tourings centerpiece for the 2018 geneva motor show tips the scales at 1,700 kilograms 3,748 pounds, which is a huge difference from the granturismo. Established in milan in 1925, carrozzeria touring became well known for both the beauty of its designs and patented superleggera construction methods. Now the museo nazionale dellautomobile is allowing the public to travel back through the history of carrozzeria touring. The superleggera berlinetta, the barchetta ferrari, and the disco volante are just three examples that represent the achievements of the famous milanese designer who was born in 1926. Carrozzeria touring superleggera gb fucina editore. Carrozzeria touring superleggera autobooksaerobooks. Carrozzeria touring superleggera news and information autoblog. The important history of the touring is included in this new book signed by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder felice and son successors carlo felice, realized thanks to the archive of the family bianchi anderloni and the support of the most.
Touring history of touring superleggera ulric publishing. Feb 28, 2016 carrozzeria touring superleggera rolls up to lake como for the 2015 concorso deleganza villa deste with its latest ferrari f12 berlinetta lusso and an original 166 mm once owned by gianni agnelli. Carrozzeria tourings latest alfa romeo is pretty beyond belief. Jan 17, 2017 the important history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni. Carrozzeria touring superleggera english edition of.
Alfa romeo 8c 2900b touring spider 1937 in 2005 pebble beach concours delegance. The important history of the touring is included in this new book signed by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder felice and his successors son. This fabulous book is a must for the serious fans of classic coachbuilt cars, and especially the fabulous sports cars of italy bodied by carrozzeria touring of milano. Aug 07, 2017 restored by carrozzeria touring superleggera in italy, the successor to the original coachbuilder, it is the first touring berlinetta on the 6c 2500 chassis.
Carrozzeria touring superleggera reimagines the maserati. Carrozzeria touring superleggera srl the history of touring superleggera, one of the prominent italian automobile design houses and coachbuilder, stretches back to 1926. A grand tourer gt is a type of sports car that is designed for high speed and longdistance driving, due to a combination of performance and luxury attributes. Carrozzeria touring superleggera sample by daltonwatson. A scholarly work by the finest authority on the subject. Limited edition of 999 with each book individually numbered. Together the pair presides over an operation that has produced more than 300 distinct models in its 98year history, many. Following in the tracks of the magnificent alfa romeo 8c 2900 b speciale tipo le mans coupe at goodwood festival of speed in 2010, the new touring berlinetta aero is being prepared for its inaugural run up the hill. Canadian progrock legends rush celebrate their touring history with a huge, 400page book which is due to be published in october 2019.
If it had a name, i have yet to find it, so ive always called it the montecatini. Besides the geneva show, carrozzeria touring superleggera will celebrate 90 years since it was established in milan, back on march 25, 1926, at various events, including a special class at the. For all lovers of vintage cars, carrozzeria touring is synonymous with elegance, sophistication and aerodynamic. While the original 1952 disco volante of which only four were ever built by the then carrozzeria touring operation was based on an alfa romeo 1900 wrapped in futuristiclooking bodywork. In a world of high tech vehicles like the koenigsegg regera and the pininfarina h2, the alfa romeo disco volante by carrozzeria touring supperleggera is not groundbreakingits fascinating. Carrozzeria touring superleggera by giovanni bianchi anderloni. The history of touring is described in this new book by giovanni bianchi anderloni, grandson of the founder using the. The alfa romeo 6c is a car that is legendary and its development from the first 1500 model in 1927 to the 3000 in 1954 is a story of steady refinement that created one of the world. Drawing design inspiration from an earlier carrozzeria touring exercise the futuristiclooking 1952 alfa romeo disco volante this modernday homage is based on an alfa romeo 8c. One of the true highwater marks of prewar coachbuilding and performance, looking fast even while standing still. The certification is presented in a beautiful red leatherbound book, within a red leather case there really is no mistaking the importance of this documentation. Not to mention the twoseater bmw 328 touring superleggera coupe specially designed to triumph in the 1940 mille miglia, making history as one of. In the 1950s he also built some wonderful granturismos before finally moving to the emerging touring. This is an heirloom set certain to remain a collectors item.