Torino is the base of Italy’s national car maker, Fiat. As a natural consequence, Torino is home to the country’s automobile museum.
Thus, the Museum is an important part of Italy's automotive heritage and a unique documentation center. A rich library of reviews, books and archives provide valuable information about the history of the automobile. The collection features many rare and exclusive documents as well as thousands of original photographs -it is worth noting that about 9.000 out of the total of 25.000 images are available online.
The modern building is based on a futuristic architectural design which is pleasing to the eye. The exhibition halls are very hospitable, well maintained, with airy foyers and multiple conference facilities, meeting rooms and enough space for social and corporate events.
There are three levels which showcase the origins of automotive technology and an extensive collection of vintage automobiles. A special section is dedicated to automotive design with lots of historical names of car design being nicely portrayed in the hall's walls.
As a result, if Torino is your next destination, take some time to visit the Museum, learn more about Italy's contribution to the automotive world and get a whole new perspective of the auto industry's past.
✎ Savas Kalfas, Managing Director, automotohistory.com
☆Photography & Project by autobeauty.xyz & Auto Business Review (autobusinessreview.com)
An extensive collection of historic vehicles from the early 20th century is a glimpse to the initial days of the automotive world.
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The Museum's corners feature many staged exhibits that creatively blend each car's story with its natural environment.
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A sexy red Cisitalia 202 is a symbol of Italian sports car racing! The name of the make is the acronym for "Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia", a venture of the legendary industrialist Piero Dusio.
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The floor below the red Cinquecento is a map of Torino with many indicators showing the exact location of the city's historic automotive names and places.
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The Fiat Turbina is a most interesting exhibit as that unusual concept car used a gas turbine for propulsion.
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Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta Sprint in the classic Alfa Rosso paintwork is a representative symbol of Italian automotive heritage.
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A museum without a 2CV is a cardinal sin!... Thank God, the Italians got it right!
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Château Morgan Moulis En Médoc 1969 red wine. Pair with beef, lamb, game (deer, venison) and poultry. Perhaps the museum's exhibit suggests to take extra caution when drinking this rare wine and then driving your Morgan!...
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This display is a nice touch of British tradition... Mrs. Emma Peel from the historic TV series "The Avengers" lifting a Peel P50 three-wheeled microcar! What a girl indeed!!!...
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A long wall full of car designer names plus a video wall with commentaries featuring Chris Bangle, Aldo Brovarone, Walter De Silva, Leonardo Fioravanti, Marcello Gandini, Fabrizio Giugiaro, Giorgetto Giugiaro, Flavio Manzoni, Paolo Pininfarina, Mike Robinson, Tom Tjaarda and Andrea Zagato.
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The name of Andreas Zapatinas, a Greek contemporary international car designer, stands out in the Museum's auto design Hall of Fame.