share on BufferMaxime de Keiser is a design graduate who decided to recreate a sportscar inspired by his favorite model of the past, the De Tomaso Mangusta, produced from 1965 to 1971 in just 401 units.
The design of the original Mangusta was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who at the time was working at Turin-based coachbuilder Ghia.
The car had a distinctive silhouette with a height of just 1,100 mm, and featured a very large windscreen, gullwing doors, and an essential interior.
Fascinated by this icon, Maxime decided to create a modern reinterpretation of the car, adapting its character to the modern technologies and design trends.
The result is the Mangusta Legacy Concept, an extreme, low sportscar which maintains the main design elements and character of the original.
As the designer explains, “Like the original, it had to be spectacular and communicate an impression of wild ferocity and power while recalling the serenity of a feline at rest, and the elegance of the animal that doesn’t need to fear anything”.
About the Designer
Maxime de Keiser is a design graduate and a digital artist and illustrator.
Contact Details:
- email: lesforgesmdk@hotmail.com
- website: Les Forges MDK
- phone: (1) 514 992 1527
(Image Courtesy: Maxime de Keiser)
its inspiring
Yes, a great interpretation of the De Tomaso Mangusta… but it could be the best interpretation of an actual DeLorean. Both originally designed by Giugiaro.
I owned a Mangusta and loved the simple yet sophisticated shape and details of the entire car. This modern interpretation succeeds in side view and rear view (without spoiler), but it is overly complicated (too Lamborghini) in the front view. The rear center spine was a major design and engine access element on the original and seems missing on this design. although I seem critical, I would buy a modern Mangusta with this design. It is modern, yet not as severe as the recent Lamborghini’s and retains definate Mangusta heritage.
Regards, RJWill
it looks realy cool to see on road
Fantastic look, and definitely channels the essence of the original but seems a bit cheated on the roof height. No one with a head would fit inside.
It is clear that he does not understand the Mangusta design. Where it is sophisticated these designs are crude. Where it is simple the design is complex. Missing the entire point of the design as dictated by de Tomaso, a race car for the city and highway. These kind of sketches are very easy to do as they are trying to improve on a design icon that was created by the designer of the century, on his kitchen table. But the designer is lacking in maturity and talent. Learn about the Mangusta design on bellamangustadesign.com