Giovanni Michelotti, Italian automotive designer (died 1980)

Giovanni Michelotti was one of the most prolific designers of sports cars in the 20th century. His notable contributions were for Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati and Triumph marques. He was also associated with truck designs for Leyland Motors, and with designs for British Leyland after the merger of Leyland and BMC.

October 6 is the 279th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 86 days remain until the end of the year.