Bugatti-Gulinelli (Italy) - AllCarIndex

Bugatti Gulinelli was a short-lived automobile manufacturer based in Ferrara, Italy, active from 1901 to 1902. The company was founded through the collaboration of the Gulinelli brothers, who were Counts, and the young automotive designer Ettore Bugatti. In 1900, they financed the production of a car designed by Bugatti, which featured a 3,054 cc four-cylinder engine, a two-seater body, and a chain drive system.

The vehicle gained recognition at the International Breeding and Sport Exhibition held in Milan in May 1901, where it was awarded a Gold Medal. The publication La Gazzetta dello Sport praised the car for its simple yet powerful motor, which was capable of reliable daily service and impressive speed when required. Despite the initial success and plans for a larger manufacturing establishment in Milan, Bugatti was ultimately drawn away to Alsace by Baron de Dietrich, leading to the dissolution of Bugatti Gulinelli.