Conferment of the Honorary Degree in Mechanical Engineering to Marcello Gandini

Politecnico confers an Honorary Degree in Mechanical Engineering to Marcello Gandini, a world-renowned car-designer and author of important innovative engineering solutions that combine mechanics, technology and style, not only in the field of motor vehicles.

PROGRAM

Initial greetings
Guido Saracco, Rector, Politecnico di Torino

Laudatio
Massimo Rossetto, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino

Motivation
Giorgio Guglieri, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino

Lectio Magistralis
Marcello Gandini

To enrich the setting of the event, fifteen historic cars designed by Marcello Gandini for Carrozzeria Bertone will be on display in the courtyard in front of the Aula Magna, some of them from the collection of the Automotoclub Storico Italiano: specimens that well represent Gandini's ingenious and innovative spirit.

Here is the complete list of the cars in display: Alfa Romeo Montreal, Autobianchi Renabout, Ferrari Dino GT4, Ferrari Rainbow, Fiat X1/9, Innocenti Mini, Lancia Stratos, Lamborghini Countach, Lamborghini Diablo, Lamborghini Espada, Lamborghini Miura S, Lamborghini Urraco, Maserati Khamsin, Maserati Quattroporte IV, Maserati Shamal.