Cisitalia was an Italian sports and racing car brand named after "Compagnia Industriale Sportiva Italia", a business conglomerate founded in Turin in 1946 by industrialist and sportsman Piero Dusio. One of the most memorable cars manufactured by the company was the 202 GT from 1946, which earned praise for its design and sold about 170 units.
Cisitalia
Cisitalia people, from left: Piero Taruffi, Piero Dusio, and Giovanni Savonuzzi
Ilario Bandini driving with Cisitalia D46 in 1947
Cisitalia D46
Piero Dusio was an Italian footballer, businessman, racing driver and racing car manufacturer.
Piero Dusio in the middle, flanked by Piero Taruffi (left) and Giovanni Savonuzzi (right)
The Cisitalia D46 was named after Piero Dusio (the Dusio 46). The racecar driver is Ilario Bandini.