Valentino Rossi Designs Opel Adam for Charity

Valentino Rossi has earned the title of one of the greatest motorcycle racers in history, and his career is not over yet. Rossi and designer Aldo Drudi have teamed up to create a special OpelOpelGermany, 1863 > present85 models
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AdamOpel ADAM Valentino RossiGermany, 2014 > 2014 for the Meyer Children’s Hospital Foundation in Florence, Italy. The car will be auctioned in December with all of the proceeds going to the hospital.

The car takes inspiration from Rossi’s racing livery for the interior and exterior. The interior is even covered in Dainese leather, just like Rossi’s racing suit.

“The task was to invent a completely new car, and for a good cause. No sooner had I spoken with Opel than I was already discussing with Drudi how to design this special Adam,” said Rossi.

Drudi says that the design phase took quite a long time because Rossi was very particular about how he wanted the car to look.  

“Scores of drawings were produced, phone calls were made and every time we decided to change everything and started all over again. In other words, it was exhausting but it was worth the effort,” said Drudi.

The Meyer Children’s Hospital aims are providing the best children’s healthcare possible, while giving family a place to stay nearby. It also conducts research to improve future care.

The car will be on display at the EICMA international motorcycle exhibition in Milan through November 10 and be on display at the Adam Store in Milan until the auction.