The Jannarelly Ælla-60 is a mystery restomod built for purists

    Patrick Jackson 22 February, 2025

    Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly Ælla-60

    What car the world's latest restomod is based on is intended to be a mystery, although many believe to have figured out the Ælla-60's origins (Image: Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly)

    You'd be forgiven for thinking Ælla-60 is the name of one of Elon Musk's children, but it's actually the name of one of the most interesting restomods to be revealed recently.

    Its distinctive looks are the work of Anthony Jannarelly, a designer who has penned the likes of the Lykan Hypersport and the Caterham Project V, to which some similarities can be seen here.

    The first release from his new company Art Machines, the company's stated mission is "to produce [an] exclusive series of dream cars in the shortest time possible", hence the decision to build the Ælla-60 on the platform of another car as is the current restomod trend.

    Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly Ælla-60

    With a mid-mounted 3.6-litre V8, it's most likely the Ælla-60 is based on the Ferrari 360 Modena underneath (Image: Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly)

    However, the company itself claims this is a "beyond restomod" and has been coy to say just what that donor car actually is, only officially stating that it's "a sports car from the 1990s".

    There's a hint between its name and the 3.6-litre displacement of its mid-mounted V8 engine, though, that it's more than likely a Ferrari 360 Modena underneath.

    Producing 358kW (480hp) and weighing just 1130kg (dry), the Art Machines claims it will scuttle from 0-100km/h in just 3.5 seconds.

    Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly Ælla-60

    Clearly built for purists, the Ælla-60 will only be offered with a six-speed manual gearbox behind its 3.6-litre V8 engine (Image: Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly)

    Mind you, how quick that is in reality will depend on how slick you are at swapping cogs, because this purist-focused machine is only on offer with a six-speed manual.

    Of course, like most restomods, the Ælla-60 won't come cheap, with an €865,000 (A$1.4 million) price tag.

    However, with a view for the future, Anthony Jannelly told Car Design News in an interview at Retromobile that through this restomod approach, "In a perfect world, we could make a car for €200,000 and produce 200 of them."

    Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly Ælla-60

    A steep €865,000 price tag means this is only a car for the well-heeled, but it would likely cost even more if it weren't based on an existing vehicle underneath (Image: Art Machines by Anthony Jannelly)

    Patrick Jackson

    Writer & Sub Editor

    Patrick is an automotive journalist with more than eight years of experience across a range of online, print, and broadcast media. His focus is primarily on automotive content, having launched the car review website Drive Section in 2019 and the automotive adventure site Essential Drives in 2024. He is a passionate car enthusiast with a particular interest in classic cars. His past credits include DriveTribe, Vehicle History, Finder, ForceGT, The Weekender Herald, Supercar Blondie, Exhaust Notes, and WhichCar.​

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