One workshop.
One master.
One door onto the courtyard.
— Cassola, province of Vicenza.
- Company
- Carrozzeria Elledi di Tolio Laura
- Master
- Denis — restorer
- Where
- Via Monte Verena 28, Cassola (VI), Italy
- Craft
- Restoration of classic, race, prestige cars
- Cars in progress
- one at a time
Denis.
Expert in historic cars, recognised by owners for his technical competence and availability — «always available, skilled and an expert», as the clients' reviews report.
He is the person who follows every car from the first evaluation to delivery. No intermediaries: the owner speaks directly with the restorer who will work on their car.
The milestones
of a craft.
- Tappa 011978
Treviso · the beginning, in the family garage
At the age of six, crouched in his father's garage, Denis takes apart the headlight of a Fiat 500 for the first time. The passion for mechanics is born there, between oil and chrome.
- Tappa 021989
First apprenticeship in a body shop
He begins working in a local body shop. The hands learn to read sheet metal before the head: the first welds, the first fillers.
- Tappa 031996
Diploma and first independent restoration
Diploma as a coachbuilder. In the same year, his first restoration carried out solo from start to finish: a Lancia Fulvia Coupé.
- Tappa 042001
Specialisation in hand bodywork
Period of technical training with a master panel beater. Hammering, shaping and rebuilding of missing panels enter the daily repertoire.
- Tappa 052007
The first race restoration
Restoration of an Alfa GT Junior prepared for the Italian Historic Car Championship. The experience on competition cars of the period begins.
- Tappa 062012
Atelier Elledi opens · Cassola (VI)
He opens his own workshop in Via Monte Verena. The method is clear from day one: one car at a time, no shortcuts, respect for the original.
- Tappa 072016
Recognition at a concours d'elegance
A Maserati 3500 GT restored in the workshop earns a class recognition at a national concours d'elegance. Attention to detail pays off.
- Tappa 082020
Workshop expansion
The workshop doubles its working space. A paint booth dedicated to period colours is added, along with a separate bodywork area.
- Tappa 092026
Today
A team of specialised craftsmen works alongside Denis. The principle remains unchanged: one car at a time on the main lift, from the first look to delivery.
— and the next milestone is the car arriving at the workshop —
The space where the work takes shape.
Period tools where the hands are needed.
Modern tools where precision is needed.
Never the other way around.
Three non-negotiable principles.
Faithfulness to the original
The car is the one that was designed. We bring it back to that condition, without interpretations.
One car at a time
We work on a single restoration at a time on the main lift. Haste is the first thing that shows in a poorly done restoration.
Even where you can't see
Internal welds, hidden screws, concealed finishes: treated with the same care as the visible parts.
Come and see us in the workshop.
For a workshop visit or to bring the car in, we kindly ask you to write or call us first.