Italy-based Carrozzeria Castagna Milano is considered one of the world’s oldest coachbuilders, but the company does not intend to retire anytime soon. Its latest creation is this Peugeot 308 GT Castagna finished in two distinct shades of green, which debuted at the Milan Mobile Salon earlier this week.
The main exterior color is said to be that
of the tree foliage, with pale matte green inserts on the fender flares, side
sills and the rear end. The combination serves to highlight the sporty curves
of the body and looks unexpected and refreshing at the tail-end with a slim
light green strip directly below the tailgate.
The interior makes use of plentiful pale
green suede juxtaposed against vivid green carbon inserts. Orange inserts, grey
suede and dark brown leather complement the rather unusual aesthetic.
Carrozzeria Castagna was originally
founded in 1849 as a builder of horse-drawn carriages. Its first work on a car
was a Benz quadricycle. The workshop shut down business in 1954, but sprang to
life again in late 1990s and is currently offering premium makeovers of compact
vehicles.
