Dream Turned Reality: Automobili Mignatta's Journey from Valfenera d'Asti to Goodwood
New Italian Startup Automobili Mignatta Makes a Stir at Goodwood Festival of Speed with Classic Sports Car "Rina"
In the hallowed grounds of the Goodwood Estate, a new player in the automotive world made its international debut. Automobili Mignatta, a fresh Italian startup based in Valfenera d'Asti, showcased its first creation, the Rina, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The Rina, a lightweight analogue barchetta, captured the hearts of many with its design that harks back to the 1960s. Its sleek and elegant lines, harmoniously blended with aerodynamics, made it a standout among the historic and modern supercars on display.
The Goodwood Festival of Speed, themed "The Winning Formula—Champions and Challengers," was the perfect stage for Automobili Mignatta to introduce itself to the world. The event, a premier venue for both historical and cutting-edge automotive displays, provided an ideal platform for the startup to showcase its traditional sports car approach.
José Mignatta, the founder of Automobili Mignatta, confessed to feeling a mix of euphoria and performance anxiety at the Goodwood event. Seeing the Rina among motorsport legends and admired by many enthusiasts was a rewarding experience for him.
The Rina, powered by a 5-liter V8 engine and equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, embodies a classic automotive design that resonates with purists and those nostalgic for naturally aspirated engines and manual gearboxes. Despite not aiming for outright electric innovation like some peers, its presence was seen as a refreshing homage to classic sports car values.
The public and industry professionals included the Rina among the most appreciated novelties of the event. Inside the vehicle, every detail is meticulously cared for, with extremely soft leathers and numerous machined aluminum elements. The warm reception the Rina received at Goodwood filled the hearts of Automobili Mignatta's team members with joy.
José Mignatta boasts over 25 years of experience in carbon fiber production, a skill that is evident in the ultra-light and resistant carbon fiber monocoque and body of the Rina. The debut of the Rina at Goodwood on May 8, 2025, marked a significant milestone for the Italian startup, situating it alongside both champions and challengers in the automotive world.
The average enthusiast at Goodwood Festival of Speed admired the traditional sports car approach of Automobili Mignatta, with the Rina standing out due to its vintage design and technology that harkens back to the 1960s. As the Rina embodies a classic automotive design, it resonates with purists and those nostalgic for cars that offer manual gearboxes, giving an average lifestyle a taste of the past.
