Gian Paolo Tagliatti's 1958 Plymouth Savoy - Bad58

1958 Plymouth owned by Rumblers of Milano member Gian "Gianpy" Paolo Tagliatti of Modena, Italy. Gianpy was born in Lugano, Switzerland, and his journey with the Plymouth spans over two decades, showcasing his dedication and passion for the Mopar brand. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

At the age of 16, Gianpy chanced upon this Plymouth one summer evening in his hometown of Lugano. The connection was immediate, but it took him 22 years to finally own the car he fell in love with at first sight. Back then, the car was in its original state, equipped with a 318 Poly engine, a 3-speed manual transmission on the column, and devoid of any added accessories. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Gianpy is a hot rod and custom car builder. He runs his own shop, and his journey with the Plymouth has seen various transformations over the years. The first significant change was repainting the car in black. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

A later version of the Plymouth adorned with candy blue flames, a creative addition by Blaster, a dear friend of Tagliatti. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Life events, including a divorce, prompted Tagliatti to give the Plymouth another visual transformation, this time opting for a traditional Watson-inspired panel paint job. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

For Gian, the Plymouth is more than just a car. It has been his companion on European adventures, a testament to his resilience and love for automotive art, and an integral part of his family for over 22 years. In his words, "Mopar rules!" This Plymouth stands as a symbol of his dedication, passion, and the ever-evolving journey of life. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Gianpy is a member of the Rumblers of Milano car club. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

In September 2023, Gianpy started redoing the Plymouth. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

A model car built by Gianpy in September 2023, exploring a blue metallic direction for the upcoming rework of his Savoy. The model featured fender skirts, chrome lower moldings, and a black top. Gianpy ultimately went with dark maroon metallic instead. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Inside, the car received two-tone button-tuck upholstery in red and dark maroon, along with swivel seats. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

The completed car debuted in 2024, wearing deep candy red metallic paint. Fender skirts and chrome lower moldings running from the front wheels to the rear fenders gave the profile a longer, smoother look. Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

Photo courtesy of Gian Paolo Tagliatti.

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1958 Plymouth Savoy owned by Rumblers of Milano member Gian Paolo Tagliatti of Modena, Italy. Known as "Gianpy," he was born in Switzerland and grew up in Lugano. At 16, he spotted the Plymouth one summer evening in Lugano and fell in love with it on sight. It took him 22 years to finally buy it. When he got it, the car was in original condition with a 318 Poly engine, a 3-speed manual on the column, and no added accessories. The car was also known as Bad58.

Custom Modifications

Gianpy is a hot rod and custom car builder who runs his own shop near Modena. His first change to the Plymouth was to repaint it black. After that, his friend Blaster added candy blue flames.

The original drivetrain was later swapped out for a rebuilt 318 from a 1970 Dodge, paired with an automatic transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear axle with 2.77 gears. According to Gianpy, the combination was perfect for long freeway rides across Europe.

Around 2010, Gianpy gave the car a Watson-inspired panel paint job.

The 2024 Rework

In September 2023, Gianpy announced plans to redo the Plymouth once more. He considered two directions: a two-tone blue metallic scheme, or a dark maroon build with fender skirts and chrome lower moldings. He went with the second option.

By November 2023, the car was in the shop with bodywork underway, fender skirts being fitted, and chrome lower moldings being welded onto the body.

The completed car debuted in 2024, wearing deep candy red metallic paint. Fender skirts and chrome lower moldings running from the front wheels to the rear fenders gave the profile a longer, smoother look. Inside, the car received two-tone button-tuck upholstery in red and dark maroon, along with swivel seats.