28yr Old Redefines Quality, Building Restomod Alfa Romeos: Totem Automobili | Capturing Car Culture

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With the build quality of cars and trucks in today's age, including custom builds, the market is ripe for a takeover. If you have the drive and knowledge, you can make a splash in the custom car world. Much like Riccardo Quaggio, the 28-year-old CEO of Totem Automobili, which is soon to become the new standard for Italian restomods. Riccardo was a young designer at Alfa Romeo and then decided he wanted to do things his own way and set a new standard. So, he took his passion for Alfa's and ramped up the build quality with full carbon fiber tubs, CNC'd aluminum for almost every fixture, 3D printed components covered in rich Italian leather, all the way down to knurled aluminum knobs and a custom gauge cluster built by Riccardo himself. Their flagship build, the GT Super, is 100% custom and sits about 10% larger than the original Alfa GTs, comprised solely of Carbon Fiber and Aluminum. The only two original parts of the GT are the VIN plate and trunk release handle. Follow along as Larry Chen shows you the intricacies and character of Totem's GT Super.

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All Comments (21)

@Hi-Im-RubX 28 days ago

Larry: How much on the car is CNC Riccardo: Yes It's a beautiful car/build
@johnrobinson3642 28 days ago

This guy is like Horacio Pagani V2.0. His attention to detail, and unwaivering vision are next-level. I am in awe.
@mepeletodo 28 days ago

"is CNC from SCRATCHEEE" im flabbergasted at the level of detail of this guy, 28 ? just wow.
@gp1683 28 days ago

Alfa - Take notice! If the factory would build something with similar styling for the masses, they'd sell like crazy!
@darkmatter6714 28 days ago

To see young men achieve such great things puts one to shame. Hats off!
@operator0 28 days ago

Imagine showing up to a car show with this. All the blinged out Lambos, the McLarens, the Ferraris, none of them would get any attention. This car would suck the air out of any show it went to, and this costs the same or less. It truly is the most beautiful car I have ever seen.
@impslap7620 28 days ago

Alfa needs to partner with this guy. I love the fact that someone this young has succeeded in bringing his dream to life. Much respect.
@spdcrzy 28 days ago

For half a million, this is INSANELY good value.
@reycaballero2462 28 days ago

He's another Mr. Pagani in the making... love to see what's his next project is... Thanks Larry for the video
@BenGoodbrand 28 days ago

Larry showing lots of love for Italian restomods lately. With good reason 😍
@dl6860 28 days ago

I'm SO happy this company is getting off the ground. May never afford one, but absolutely love the concept and implementation.
@kermittf9896 28 days ago

Jaw dropping retro re-engineering. This whole series. My car nerd heart explodes with love and admiration. This is for those that love and admire the engineering and artistry , and the magic of an internal combustion automobile. My heart explodes with affection!! 😊
@DemoEvolvedGaming 21 days ago

When you watch Riccardo talking about his work and his design, you can see his passion for excellence, you can see his commitment to perfection. You can see his pride when Hagerty validates his effort right at the end of the video. I really wish we could have more interview tiime with Riccardo to talk about how he maintains and shares his energy level to achieve this level of excellence to his team, day in day out. Honestly I think we see the next Horacio Pagani in this guy. And to imagine he is only 28 and has decades of expression ahead of him...
@Chris-pt6hh 28 days ago

How on earth does someone get to this point of automaking in just 6 years wow
@mynameisschezuan 28 days ago

"Because this is my idea I dont want to have traction control. If somebody want traction control they buy a Tesla not this kind of car, this car is for a MAN in my opinion hehe" Bro shooting facts only.
@apolloravindran 28 days ago

This creation is up there at Singer level perfection, bravo!
@Coyote9smilespergallon 28 days ago

You can absolutely tell every piece is made with pride every piece!! And is employing some awesome creators manufacturers
@Takticals 28 days ago

This guy seems to be a true prodigy,to be able to create this is such a short time frame is incredible
@GrantJ 14 days ago

The car is just beautiful - I can't believe what Riccardo has achieved at just 28! Bravo.
@tobetb 21 days ago

what a stunning peice of art!