As a long time fan of Philippe Starck and his iconic creations like the Louis Ghost chair, I read with fascination the article on him in this past Sunday's New York Times Magazine. I have not been able to stop thinking of his amazing vintage beach car. The car, a Fiat Shellette, was once owned by soprano Maria Callas. With its elegant, sleek, understated lines, and wicker seats, it has to be the most beautiful summer beach car ever.
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Gorgeous! Now I just need that and a beach house on the Vineyard to drive it around on. :)
ReplyDeleteAverill-Wouldn't South Padre Island be closer for you?
ReplyDeletevery retro and fun looking. I like the colors. Nowdays they all seem to be gray/blue metallic.
ReplyDeleteIzabella-I love them all, but especially the red.
ReplyDeleteUnBELIEVABLY gorgeous and fun. Helloooo Wish List! ;)
ReplyDeleteMLHP-I love vintage cars and this is the cutest.
ReplyDeleteThis car is probably THE cutest, most chic looking car I have seen! I totally agree with Averill, and I can picture it situated in front of a shingled gray, sprawling beach house...The Hamptons? OoooOOOooh, thinking of "Something's Gotta Give" /Sucha dream car, thanks for posting~
ReplyDeleteSarah-It would have been so perfect for "Something's Gotta Give." Would Diane Keaton have driven it?
ReplyDeleteI am into this car. Just need a big straw hat and huge sunglasses and I am off!!
ReplyDeleteG.-And bring your own seat belt! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd swop my Ferrari for one of these. I wish. I love these babies; juicy colours oh.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this beach ride! I can just see Maria Callas riding in this. Thanks for a very cool post.
ReplyDeleteCatherine
I could see her driving it! Turtleneck and all! :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! Now I have to get one! =D
ReplyDeleteRose C'est La Vie-It has great style.
ReplyDeleteA Thousand Clapping Hands-The car has a lot of presence as did she.
ReplyDeleteSarah-With Onassis perhaps.
ReplyDeleteFrances-Very chic!
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