Franco Sbarro is known for his bizarre and imaginative creations, and his training school for automobile technicians, the Espera-Sbarro, is located in Franche-Comté (France). It produces numerous designers and creators of genius. The Citroen Picasso Cup came out of those workshops, commissioned directly by Citroen. A provocative project, it turned a typically family car into a sports car ready to be taken to the track. Presented in Geneva, it was prepared by the Sbarro team in less than three months. Impressive were the gull-wing doors.
The history of OttOmobile, a French manufacturer, begins in 2008, on the initiative of Frédérick Guillier-Sahuqué and Nicolas Urien. The two, after having gained considerable experience in the field of the automotive industry, decide to dedicate themselves to modeling of which they are great enthusiasts. Thus was born OttOmobile which is based on an idea that was revolutionary at the time: resin models in 1:18 scale, not opening but very detailed and at a very competitive cost. The first reference is a Renault Clio Williams which achieved extraordinary success and is now considered a classic in the history of modeling. Over the years, OttOmobile, which is based in Brittany, has won the hearts of many enthusiasts, not only with its brilliant ideas, but with many collateral initiatives, such as rallies and meetings for collectors. OttOmobile is also the creator of the GT-Spirit brand and the group to which it is part also manages the historic Solido brand.