Protagonist at the Grand Hotel et de Milan is the Formula Junior Patriarca, Little Tony’s single-seater car
OldCar24 at the Grand Hotel et de Milan, where Giuseppe Verdi lived
For the centenary celebrations of the Monza Racetrack (1922-2022), OldCar24 presents a jewel of automotive design: the single-seater Formula Junior Patriarca.
The essential shape and the blue of the livery are in happy contrast with the golden atmosphere and the inimitable vintage style of this sumptuous venue.
The public, both invited or occasional, has been very interested in this little "fireball", built more than sixty years ago.
Why? Because it's one of the 12 single-seater cars with a Fiat 500 Sport engine, built by the Roman tuner Patriarca, in 1959.
This racing model was designed to meet the needs of the young drivers of the time (enrolled in the Scuderia Roma) who trained for circuit racing, waiting to become champions.
The bodywork, of rare elegance, was entrusted to the Morelli Brothers' workshop in Ferrara.
These names - Patriarca, Morelli - seem to have fallen into oblivion; instead they are fully part of the glorious history of Italian car design and style.
Rodolfo Patriarca, with his sons Bruno and Franco, has signed amazing and very important cars that have raced in 1000 Miglia obtaining amazing results.
The three Morelli brothers, between the 1950s and 1960s, created their lightweight aluminum bodywork for Ferrari and especially for OSCA, and an aerodynamic line that was already futuristic. We remember the beautiful OSCA MT4.
The gaze follows with pleasure the plastic shapes of the bodywork, from head to tail.
Great style, timeless!
ART AND MOTORS
The racing car inspired the young and promising artist Beatrice Di Bitetto.
In the lobby of the Grand Hotel, his latest work entitled "Emotions at the finish line" is exhibited, created with an exclusive and absolutely original technique, consisting of recycled materials, wire and steel mesh.
These creations are called "Autorilievi" reveal not only the skill but also her competence in the motor sector.
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