This presentation by Maria Romano de Leon, automotive curator, will examine the reciprocal influence and inspiration between the Italian and American automotive industries. We will explore iconic models like Ferrari's 250 GT California, the Ford-powered De Tomaso Pantera, and Lamborghini's Countach and address the exchange of engineering and design philosophies.

We will discover how American production techniques revolutionized Italian manufacturing approaches while Italian design aesthetics transformed American automotive styling and inspired memorable collaborations.