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Automobili Pininfarina has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with automotive icon Magnus Walker, blending heritage, craftsmanship, and innovative design. This partnership merges the Italian automaker’s legacy with Walker’s bold, artistic vision. The collaboration kicks off with a one-of-a-kind Battista hypercar, showcasing a design inspired by Walker’s distinctive style, rooted in the vibrant aesthetics of the 1970s and 1980s.
Key Highlights:
- Exclusive Fireside Chat: Dave Amantea, Pininfarina’s Chief Design Officer, and Magnus Walker discussed design philosophy at Walker’s iconic Los Angeles garage, moderated by Jonny Lieberman.
- Unique Battista Design: The collaboration’s first product is a bespoke Battista hypercar, featuring Walker’s signature color-blocking and strobe effects.
- Video Premiere: A short film showcasing the Battista and the fireside chat premiered on YouTube at 10:00 PT, April 15, 2025.
- Shared Vision: Both Pininfarina and Walker emphasize creating cars as dynamic works of art meant to reflect individuality and passion.
The partnership reflects a shared belief that cars are more than machines—they are expressions of personality and creativity. During the fireside chat, held before a select group of hypercar enthusiasts, Amantea and Walker explored the intersection of art, engineering, and storytelling. Walker, known for his love of bespoke automotive designs, described the Battista as a “perfect blank canvas” for his creativity, drawing inspiration from retro aesthetics to craft a visually striking vehicle intended to remain iconic for decades.
Dave Amantea highlighted the alignment between Walker’s philosophy and Pininfarina’s ethos of “Dream Cars. Made Real.” He emphasized the company’s heritage as an Italian coachbuilder, dedicated to producing handcrafted, bespoke vehicles that push the boundaries of performance and design. This collaboration exemplifies Pininfarina’s commitment to creating cars that embody their owners’ individuality.
The unveiling of the bespoke Battista marks the beginning of a partnership that promises to redefine automotive artistry, blending Pininfarina’s precision with Walker’s rebellious, creative spirit.
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