A.T.L. Autotecnica del Lario was an Italian vehicle manufacturer based in Mandello, founded in 1969 by Ercole Zuccoli. The company began by producing beach buggies derived from the American EMPI design, catering to the growing popularity of lightweight recreational vehicles built on Volkswagen mechanicals. In 1971 Zuccoli broadened the company's offerings, expanding the buggy lineup while also introducing a pair of roadsters based on the Volkswagen Beetle platform. Among these…