If we were rational beings, we might think that the passing of time had brought with it a number of irrevocable changes in terms of both thinking and aspirations compared to the customers who, in times past, relied on Castagna for their classy custom-built vehicles.
We might think that the story ends here, and that what is lost is lost and cannot ever be found again.
But prepare yourself for a surprise, because, lo and behold, a group of men can in fact still be found striving for perfection.
Where once there stood a school beside a factory staffed by professionals, where once young boys grew into men that knew how to do things right, you’ll now find a studio stubbornly endeavouring to achieve that same ideal of beauty.
Today, as in the past, architects, craftsmen and designers work as one team, driven by the same pride and a profound sense of satisfaction when, after months of work, the car is started up and is moved out from under the electric light of the warehouse to gleam in the sunshine, ready to depart on the wonderful journey towards its fortunate owner.