Did you know an auction house can make up to 20% on each transaction? This is one of many reasons the collector car industry is stuck in the past.
We’re setting out to change that.
We believe our technological and operational excellence can decrease costs while increasing transparency into car quality, building trust between collectors. Give us a shot, and shop rare cars anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home.
ISSIMI, Inc is founded to bring trust and transparency to the previously opaque and costly secondary market for collector cars.
First US location opens in Northern California.
Porsche GT1 transacts on our marketplace, from Italy to California.
ISSIMI launches Youtube channel.
Ferrari 333 SP transacts on our marketplace, from the Netherlands to Denmark.
Revenue doubles from the first year.
ISSIMI Meccanica is launched and opens its first US location. The team, with deep experience in Ferrari, Pagani, and Porsche, specializes in complex servicing, engineering, and race preparation.
Revenue doubles from previous year.
ISSIMI Factory begins work with new car manufacturers Koenigsegg and Rimac.
McLaren F1 transacts on our marketplace, from the UK to California.
Revenue grows 63% from the previous year.
ISSIMI Italia is launched and becomes fully operational with its new showroom in Milan, Italy.
Two Pagani Huayra BCs transact on our marketplace.
Prior to founding ISSIMI, Francesco was Managing Director at Pagani Automobili from 2010-2019, where he lead the company’s overall strategy and international expansion. Prior to Pagani, Francesco worked in Venture Capital and Private Equity. He holds an MBA from the Stanford GSB.
Current favorite car: Lancia Delta Integrale
Ryan focuses on product, strategy, and operations. Prior to ISSIMI, he founded Dispatch.tv, a tool for sharing mobile videos. Early in his career, Ryan worked at the White House on technology, transportation, and cyber security policy. Ryan graduated from Stanford University, BA 01, MA 03, MBA 09.
Current favorite car: A 1983 300TD wagon that is just getting warmed up.
Luca started his career at Pagani Automobili in 2011. During his eight years as the Head of Communications in Modena, Luca helped to position the brand among the top in the automotive industry. Luca also writes books, about cars of course.
Current favorite car: Alfa Romeo, all of them.
Elynne managed Events and Brand partnerships for Pagani USA for four years, helping to create the close community of international owners. Prior to Pagani, Elynne worked in Client Relations at Addepar, a wealth management startup.
Current favorite car: Volkswagen E-Golf
Andrea started in Lamborghini as an engineer, after few years he moved to Scuderia Ferrari where he won, together with the team and Michael Schumacher, seven F1 world championships, he then joined Pagani as the Head of Research and Development for 4 years.
Current favorite car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Metha was a Master Ferrari Technician. He worked with Ferrari for 12 years in New York, Florida, and was the Shop Foreman at Ferrari Silicon Valley for his remaining years with Ferrari. Metha then became Pagani’s Aftersales Director and Flying Doctor for the Americas, Asia, and Australia for 4 years before joining the Issimi Team.
Current favorite car: Alfaholics GTA-R
Charlie has over 17 years experience working with Ferrari in California, first at Ferrari Beverly Hills before moving up to open Ferrari Silicon Valley and managing Ferrari Sales working with the broad, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Bay Area Ferrari client base. He brings deep knowledge and passion for everything Ferrari in addition to having a long-standing and genuine (if unoriginal) affinity for air-cooled 911 Porsches.
Current favorite car: 1998 Porsche 911 C2S
Kevin is focused on building a delightful way to buy and sell everything with four wheels. Prior to ISSIMI, Kevin was building his own online marketplace for specialty and enthusiast cars. Before that, he was an early employee at Shift, and left as Head of Sales after 5 years.
Current favorite car: Any Jeep Wrangler with 3 pedals and big wheels.
Derek was responsible for Communications at ICON Aircraft for six years and worked in the collector car industry at Fantasy Junction in both sales and marketing roles for over ten years. He holds a BA and an MS from Stanford University.
Current favorite car: Mercedes-Benz 500E
Gianluca started in 2002 with Ducati in Italy. He managed Ducati Rome’s Service Facility for 12 years until he moved to the United States with his family in 2014. Stayed with Ducati in Los Angeles until 2016 when he moved up to the San Francisco Bay Area to manage Ferrari Silicon Valley Service Department.
Current favorite car: Ferrari F40
Prior to ISSIMI, Federico founded Escape on Wheels, a web magazine about the intersection of cars and travel, and now heads ISSIMI’s media arm. His focuses include marketing, media and events with specific emphasis on the European market.
Current favorite car: 997 Porsche GT3 RS 4.0
Elia has shared a unique passion for cars for as long as he can remember. From organizing Supercar events to track days, from road trips to small gatherings, Elia loves spending time with friends and four-wheeled toys on every occasion. Passionate about N/A engine melody, manual transmissions and RWD, he won’t miss a chance to slide on a hairpin.
Current favorite car: Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
