In 1971, Loris Kessel anticipated the direction the exclusive sports car world would take. From that intuition an efficient, structured group was born that still bears his name today, Kessel. Loris, after a driving career which culminated in Formula 1, made the decision to set up his business in his hometown, Lugano, taking one step at a time:
It all started with a small structure dedicated to finishing, later came a workshop, then came a body shop, and from there relationships were forged with the most prestigious car manufacturers. Today the Kessel group, led by his son Ronnie, has 100 employees as part of three distinct souls which, together, give life to a reality which is unique. Created both for those who love driving and for the most demanding collectors.
KESSEL CLASSIC:
A complete, tailor-made service: the Kessel Classic department has gained a long experience in the care of the most prestigious and elegant vintage cars. Our body specialists, engine and gear box specialists and panel-beaters know how to assist the customer in the choice of work to be carried out, whether it be regular maintenance or a complete restoration. Buying a vintage car is a wonderful, but also complicated, journey. Choosing the most suitable vehicle, understanding its state of preservation and its originality, knowing how to plan in advance the after sales care needed, all require precise skills. Skills that the professionals of Kessel Classic have honed over the years for the benefit of enthusiasts, in Ticino and beyond.
KESSEL RACING:
Six trucks in the traditional "Red of Kessel" travel 300,000 kilometres each year to transport the 30 racing cars that cover 100,000 kilometres of track in 5 championships
Monza, Imola, Vallelunga, Nürburgring, Silverstone, Le Mans, are some of the 40 tracks on which our professional drivers and amateurs experience the adrenaline of the starting grid, the emotion of the green light and the competitive tension of an entire race.