Made to Measure: Italian historic cars on show at the Museum of Science and Technology in Milan
The new exhibition, which has been open to the public of enthusiasts since 21 June, is a tribute to the craftsmanship, engineering and styling tradition of the Italian automobile.
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The Bianchi 8HP, the Alfa Romeo Zagato 8C and the Bisiluro DaMolNar arrive at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan. Three iconic vehicles of the Italian automotive style and tradition are on display for enthusiasts who will have the opportunity to admire these symbols of the Italian made-to-measure at close quarters, from the first experimental motor cars such as the Bianchi 8HP, to sartorial fashion cars such as the Alfa Romeo 8C to daring experiments such as the Bisiluro DaMolNar.
The iconic cars are part of the Museum's collections
.Donated by members of the Milanese bourgeoisie to the Science Museum's founder Guido Ucelli, the iconic cars have been part of the collections since its inception. Today, they return to show visitors a distinctive element of our country, in which the car has been able to represent an authentic fashion accessory that is both customisable and a mass-produced product.
The 1920s saw the birth of the car fashion houses
.Assembled in 1903, the Bianchi 8HP was donated to the Museum in 1959 by Ferruccio Quintavalle, general manager of Edoardo Bianchi, a famous Milanese bicycle company that in 1903 added to its core business the production of a series of exclusive automobiles, the first to ply the streets of the city. Built in 1932 to the requirements of engineer Giorgio Sisini, creator of the periodical La Settimana Enigmistica, the Alfa Romeo 8C is a unique example. At the end of the 1920s, automobile fashion houses were born in Milan: Castagna, Touring and Zagato became true brands of Italian quality and style.
The exhibition is in the Museum entrance ticket
.Built for the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1955, the Bisiluro DaMoINar experimented with new engineering solutions, conceived by Mario Damonte, racing driver and financier, Carlo Mollino, architect and designer, and Enrico Nardi, automotive engineer who then decided to donate it to the Science Museum in 1965. The Fatta su Misura exhibition, open from Saturday 21 June, is included in the Museum's admission ticket at the full price of €10 or reduced at €7.
