• Alfa Romeo TZ at the first Macchinissima

  • A Thornley Kelham Lancia Aurelia and an Alfa Romeo 8C rolling in

  • Macchinissima attendees and a Maserati Ghibli convertible

  • A yellow Fiat Shellette, by Michelotti, at the first Macchinissima

  • The incredible Lamborghini Miura, in orange, with boot and bonnet open at the first Macchinissima.

  • Italian motorcycles at the first Macchinissima

  • Sick Italian cars accompanied by a cellist at the first Macchinissima

Macchinissima I

Arts District, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
12/16/2023

This was the very first Macchinissima with 35 Italian cars and motorcycles - vintage, modern, and modified.

We had dreamt of this show for two years before making it a reality. Having been to a hundred car shows great and small, we wanted to create a new, exciting and inclusive event, for everyone.

We flipped the script on stuffy concours and acres of cars in sweltering parking lots or dusty fields, and delivered an experience like no other, with hundreds of enthusiasts turning out to see an incredible exhibition of some of the world’s best cars.

See you at Best of 🇫🇷&🇮🇹 !
Hearse to you! Cart around the soon-to-be-undead in this gothlicious Fiat 125 hearse shown at Bologna’s spectacular Auto Moto d’Epoca this month. “One of a kind!” The proud owner boasted. Well that’s a shame. We should a
This beautiful Dall’Oglio bike was made in Bologna between 1926 and 1930, and drew a lot of attention @autoemotodepoca #vintagemotorcycle #italianmotorcycle
Red Alert: A bevy of beauties spotted at Auto d’Epoca in Bologna today. #millemiglia #automotodepoca #macchinissima
So many amazing sights at Auto d’Epoca, starting with some amazing Italian motorcycles. #autodepoca #macchinissima #vespa #bimota #benelli
File this one under missed opportunities: the MiTo - a portmanteau of Milano and Torino. A sexy little Alfa built on the Punto platform and with 170hp, was originally named the “Junior” (ahem). Plus Veloce and Quadrifoglio Verde trims, an
Benvenuti a Verona! So many sights to share this week. #macchinissima.
The Best of France and Italy is a local car culture institution, and has been for over 50 years. Check it out at Woodley Park, Van Nuys, for a day with the best of French and Italian motoring machinery. This a non-judged show, from the rough restora
The Lancia Stratos at Macchinissima II - while at Bertone, Gandini designed it to prove that a winning rally car can also be a work of art. With just under 500 made, it is an enthusiast's favorite. Mad love to @brad_du_coing for sharing it with all o

@macchinissima

“Macchinissima Is Like Luftgekuhlt
But For Italian Cars”

“A couple Italian car guys wanted to create a ‘fun Pebble’ just for Auto Italiane.”

Autoweek, 12/19/23

“Luigi Colani's Only Alfa Romeo Was The First Car To Lap The Nürburgring In Under 10 Minutes”

This aerodynamic coupe started life as an Abarth-Alfa Romeo 1000 GT before being wrecked and receiving Colani's fiberglass bodywork.

Jalopnik, 12/19/23

“Macchinissima Is Molto Bene! ”

“The show held last weekend in Los Angeles’ Arts District was inspired by Luftgekuhlt but for Italian cars.”

Autoweek, 12/18/23

“Macchinissima Italian Car Show Brought The Weird And Wonderful To Downtown Los Angeles”

“Everything from one-off Luigi Colani creations to pristine Lamborghini supercars was on display.”

Jalopnik, 12/18/23

  • “This past weekend a new show emerged and it was excellent.”

    Jalopnik

  • "Macchinissima is just what the Italian car culture deserved."

    Shayan Bokaie

  • "Thank you for curating dope shit."

    Röhma Motorsports

  • "Every Italian car enthusiast on the West Coast should be looking forward to the next event."

    Alfattitude

  • "Totally nailed it. See you at the next one."

    Anthony Rimicci

  • "An amazing lineup."

    @LACarSpotter_

  • "Brought the weird and wonderful to downtown Los Angeles."

    Jalopnik

  • "Macchinissima was molto bene."

    Autoweek

  • "One of the best car shows I've ever been to, hands down."

    @HausofDow