Italian elegance with its own signature style

Where Pininfarina became known for timeless elegance and Bertone pushed the boundaries of design, Vignale distinguished itself with exclusive bodywork that was often just a bit bolder. The coachbuilder from Turin grew in the 1950s into one of the most important names in Italian car design and worked for brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo.

Carrozzeria Vignale was founded in 1948 by Alfredo Vignale, who learned his trade at Stabilimenti Farina. Almost from the very beginning he worked closely with designer Giovanni Michelotti. Together they created dozens of unique cars that combined sportiness, elegance and striking details. Many designs were hand built and often produced in very small numbers.

While many coachbuilders produced complete model series, Vignale was best known for its custom work. Wealthy clients, car manufacturers and collectors came to them for an exclusive body that could not be found anywhere else. This resulted in cars that were not only technically remarkable, but also had a distinctly individual character.

Although Vignale was only active for a few decades, the company left a lasting mark on the history of the automobile. The name still stands for Italian craftsmanship, creativity and the art of classic coachbuilding.

Fiat 8V Vignale

The Fiat 8V is one of the most remarkable sports cars Fiat ever built. Only 114 examples left the factory, a small number of which were delivered as bare chassis to Italian coachbuilders. Vignale created several versions, including the spectacular concept car Demon Rouge, designed by Giovanni Michelotti. With its advanced lines and distinctive details, this car is still regarded as one of the most iconic creations from the golden era of Italian coachbuilding.

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