Riding bear

1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

Courtesy: Gabriel Naretto

Maserati 450S

Dino 246 GTS 1974. - source Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden era.

What a difference 54 years makes juxtaposition of Lamborghini Countach Concept, 1971 & Lamborghini Manifesto Concept, 2025. The original Countach design study was styled by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971. It was the first wedge-shaped Lamborghini, a design language that has been a hallmark of the brand ever since. The Countach was developed while Ferruccio Lamborghini still controlled the company, which he founded. It has subsequently passed through a number of owners and has been part of the Audi division of Volkswagen AG for the last 27 years. 

Fiat took control of Lancia in 1969, rescuing the company from bankruptcy. Under Fiat's ownership things went well enough for Lancia in the 1970s, 80s and into the 90s but things got complicated when Fiat also took over Alfa Romeo. Their strategy was that Lancia would be the "luxury" brand and Alfa would be "sporty." It didn't really work out for Lancia, a series of unsuccessful launches left then with a single model, the Ypsilon which sold strongly in Italy and keep the band alive. Now, as part of Stellantis, Lancia is relaunching with a range of electric models