Ælla-60 – no, we aren’t sure how to pronounce that either. But just look at it, isn’t it lovely? This is the latest machine to get the extreme restomod treatment that so many (wealthy) car buyers seem to want these days. The Ælla-60 from Art Machines by Anthony Jannarelly (quite a mouthful, we know) harks back to an era of simpler, purer driving machines.

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Our idea is simply to take an already homologated and proven base and turn it into the ultimate original supercar, created without any compromise on design or driving experience. It’s a dream car, truly usable by its owners, like the gentlemen drivers of the 1960s who drove their GTs to Le Mans to compete in the 24 Hours. It’s a concept that combines design and lifestyle
– Anthony Jannarelly

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Classic Tracking

The recently formed Art Machines by Anthony Jannarelly has a simple motto to produce exclusive series of dream cars in the shortest time possible.​ It’s very first, the Ælla-60, or Ælla Sessanta if you prefer, is, according to the company a perfect marriage between a vintage racing car and a 60’s GT, combining modern components and classic racing features. 

They go on: The comfort is reduced to the essential for today’s road tripping: air conditioning, easy clutch, phone connection. We envision our Art Machine as an attractive alternative to today’s supercars which are lacking of purity and soul.

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Retro Look

With that stated intent, it’s not difficult to realise why the Ælla-60 looks the way it does. The curvaceous lines would look right at home in the 1960s. Under the skin, however, is a completely different story.

The car is based on, what is heavily being reported as, a Ferrari 360. This stems from the fact that the car has a 3,6-litre V8 mounted midships. The company states that the car has an aluminum chassis mated with a magic V8 and its manual gearbox. Art Machines claims its new steed will weigh just 1 130 kg (dry) and be able to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 3,5 seconds. Thanks in part to the 353 kW on tap from the naturally aspirated engine.

Keeping it Simple

The cabin of the Ælla-60 is completely unique. It has a simplified layout with no touchscreen infotainment screen, or any screens for that matter, it’s all analogue. Additionally the top row of instruments on the facia seem to be fashioned on old handheld stopwatches – cool. The seats are carbon-backed and seem quite deep set with little in the way of padding. We’re guessing that’s probably for greater connection between man and machine. You’ll also see that the linkages of the manual shifter have been left exposed.

The Price of Exclusivity

The Ælla-60 will be produced by Podium Advanced Technologies. This Italian company has produced the likes of the Lancia Delta Futurista, Eccentrica Diablo, and Porsche 928 Nardone. Fittingly, only 60 units of the Ælla-60 will be produced, each selling for a shade under R17m.