On 30 June 2019, on the occasion of "Elègance et Automobile at Monte-Carlo, Phillip Sarofim's Lancia Strato's Zero, receives the" Prix Spécial du Jury "award Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Monte Carlo June 30, 2019. Phillip Sarofim receives the "Prix Spécial du Jury" award from Princess Charlene.
The previous May 27 at the Lingotto track in Turin, Alois Ruf (Ruf Automobile) introduced collector Phillip Sarofim to the Stolas, before a test of the Zero in preperation of the concours d’elegance.
Turin, May 27, 2019. To Alfredo Stola driving Strato's Zero on the Lingotto track.
Turin 27 May 2019. Alfredo Stola is entrusted with Strato's Zero on the Lingotto track by Alois Ruf and Phillip Sarofim.
Turin, May 27, 2019. On the parabolic of the Lingotto track, Alfredo and Maria Paola
are excited by this unusual experience.
After the test, Studiotorino was entrusted with the task of giving the prototype a complete mechanical overhaul with the aim of having it in optimum condition in the Principality on June 26th.
The upcoming event would include a 40km mountain rally, so it would be necessary to take into account the conditions associated with both steep climbs as well as intense city traffic and how these very different situations would affect engine temperatures.
Well aware of the responsibility towards one of the most iconic Concept Cars in the history of the automobile, born from the genius of Marcello Gandini, this mechanical restoration would need to be approached with absolute technical and historical rigor. So, it was decided to entrust the work on the Strato's to the experts of the “Ferrari Service Torino ” workshop.
Turin, May 29, 2019. Alfredo meets Aldo Carrabs,
owner of the Ferrari Service centre.Turin 29 May 2019. A souvenir photo with the Zero.
G.Madonia, A.Stola, and A. Carrabs.
Turin, May 30, 2019. At the Ferrari Service centre, Gandolfo Madonia began working on Strato's Zero.
Madonia previously worked at Fiat in the “experience department and later in the“ Lancia museum ”.
Turin, June 5, 2019. Gandolfo Madonia begins the delicate phase of engine overhaul.
He has 40 years of experience with this complex engine from the Lancia Fulvia Coupé.
Turin 10 June 2019. Absolute rigor for originality is shown in the work on the prototype’s engine.
Turin 10 June 2019. Absolute rigor for originality is shown in the work on the prototype’s engine.
The Lancia 1600 HF Testa Gialla motor was originally installed in 1970 with a completely different layout to the 1965 Fulvia Coupè from where it was sourced.
27 days of very careful work was carried out by mechanics Aldo Carrabs and Gandolfo Madonia with the continuous assistance of Alfredo Stola, culminating in a controlled test on the Lombardore track.
Lombardore 20 June 2019. Gandolfo Madonia, and Alfredo Stola begin the tests on the track. The main objective is to check the water temperature. The weather conditions of that day on the track show 28 degrees Celsius.
Lombardore 20 June 2019. The Strato's Zero is subjected to two 30-minute test sessions, each at
a particularly fast pace, at the end of which the prototype was be left to idle for another 30 minutes.
Lombardore 20 June 2019. The Team checks and discusses the results of the tests on the track.
Lombardore 20 June 2019. The Team checks and discusses the results of the tests on the track.
Lombardore 20 June 2019. A souvenir photo before returning to the Ferrari Service centre.
Aldo Carrabs, Alfredo and Maria Paola Stola, and Gandolfo Madonia.
All the objectives requested by Alois Ruf on behalf of his client were respected. For Alfredo and Maria Paola, such an iconic project will always be remembered with affection, especially with regards to Mr Sarofim and the birth of their new friendship.
Monte Carlo 29 June 2019. In the Piazza del Casinò the Strato's Zero parades in the dynamic test in front of the jury. At the wheel Phillip Sarofim together with Alois Ruf.
Monte Carlo June 30, 2019. Maria Paola Stola,
delighted by the "Prix Spécial du Jury" prize
won by Phillip Sarofim.
After the prestigious Monte Carlo rally, Phillip Sarofim, one of the most important Classic Car collectors in the world, wanted to publicly thank Studiotorino from his Instagram site PORSCHEOUTLAWRS for the work done with the phrase "THANK YOU STUDIOTORINO FOR TAKING CARE OF THE 0".
Alfredo and Maria Paola Stola thank Phillip Sarofim for his total trust in giving us the opportunity to work on the precious Concept Car which we believe is the most iconic ever created in the history of the Automobile.
Making a comparison with pictorial art, for us the Lancia Strato's Zero Concept Car by the Bertone body shop is symbolically equivalent to Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.