Lovingly handcrafted in Argentina the Rivadavia is a faithful replica of the helmet that accompanied Fangio to his greatest victories. It is named after the pseudonym the champion used (his soccer team’s name, itself named after the first president of the Argentinean Republic back in 1826) to engage in his first races without his parents …
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Thanks to our friend Mick – again – our newly launched Rivadavia helmet is featured in the JUN 20 edition of Classic & Sports Car. It is a splendid issue with a heartfelt tribute to Sir Stirling (Lord, we miss him) and features on a rare Lancia D23, a unique T57S, the Aston(s) Vantage and …
Lovingly handcrafted in Argentina the Rivadavia is a faithful replica of the helmet that accompanied Fangio to his greatest victories. It is named after the pseudonym the champion used (his soccer team’s name, itself named after the first president of the Argentinean Republic back in 1826) to engage in his first races without his parents …
The Silver Dreams helmet is a two-pronged testament: first, to the cars of the period, designed and crafted while forever chasing lightness to the point of eschewing the paint altogether. The second, someway, is in showing, through the use of the original shape of the Rivadavia, transcended by its luscious chrome coating, the very art …
We are thrilled to have discovered, thanks to James Nicholls, our friend and Australian Ambassador, that adding a little Benzina to your diet – maybe just 4 times a year – at least to start with a subscription, or more often if you’re going with the slightly diluted content made available through their social media …
An incredible color image of El Maestro himself, at speed at the wheel of the unique W196 during the ’54 Spanish GP. One cannot help but notice the poignant and fascinating details – the oil-stained polo shirt, the resin, cork and leather Rivadavia helmet and, in the background and just a blur, an audience enthralled …
Beautiful image from (and with the very kind permission and under the © of Grand Prix Photo), this scene captures to perfection the spirit of the GP races of the ’50s. Shot during ‘57 edition of the French GP in Rouen, the picture immortalizes in vivid colors a conversation between Juan-Manuel Fangio (vying for his …
An incredible color image of El Maestro himself, at speed at the wheel of the unique W196 during the ’54 Spanish GP. One cannot help but notice the poignant and fascinating details – the oil-stained polo shirt, the resin, cork and leather Rivadavia helmet and, in the background and just a blur, an audience enthralled …
What did you think happened when the open the doors of such a special place as the Fangio Museum in Balcarce to Mauricio, our dedicated artisan who is responsible for the elaboration and the craft of – among others – our helmets. Well, of course he will take one of our Rivadavia along and, bring …