Elegance in Motion: An Italian Grand Tourer, Coastal Roads, and the Art of Open Air Performance

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Etienne Psaila Ai

Elegance in Motion

Name: Elegance in Motion
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ISBN: 9798901943021

An Italian Grand Tourer, Coastal Roads, and the Art of Open Air Performance

Etienne Psaila, Ai

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English

Publishdrive
03 April 2026

History of engineering & technology; Road & motor vehicles: general interest

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Elegance in Motion is an independent, unauthorized book that explores the design, engineering, culture, and legacy surrounding the Ferrari Roma Spider and the world of Italian grand touring. From Maranello to the Amalfi Coast, it follows the rise of a modern open air performance car that blends technical precision with visual restraint, showing how contemporary automotive design can still carry the emotional force of a classic era.

Through a richly detailed narrative, the book examines Ferrari's long grand touring tradition, the craftsmanship behind the Roma Spider, its engineering philosophy, its cultural reception, and the landscape that helped define its identity. It connects the car to a broader Italian story of beauty, motion, architecture, fashion, and lifestyle, presenting the Roma Spider as both a machine and a symbol.

Written for enthusiasts, collectors, and readers of automotive culture, Elegance in Motion is a fact based and independently produced work of appreciation and analysis. It is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by Ferrari S.p.A. or any related company, brand, or trademark owner.

Trademark Disclaimer

This book is an independent and unauthorized publication. Ferrari, Roma Spider, Maranello, Amalfi, and other brand, model, and place names mentioned in this book are the property of their respective trademark owners and are used strictly for identification, commentary, and descriptive purposes only. No affiliation with, authorization by, sponsorship from, or endorsement by Ferrari S.p.A. or any other trademark holder is claimed or implied.

By: Etienne Psaila
Revised by: Ai
Imprint: Publishdrive
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9798901943021
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 03 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active