GFG Style Unveils Custom Copper Peralta D Coupe
The bespoke 2+2 Gran Turismo coupe features a hand-hammered copper body and a retractable refrigerator.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
Design house GFG Style has unveiled the Peralta D, a one-off 2+2 coupe commissioned by Carlos Peralta. The vehicle features a striking hand-hammered copper exterior and a unique gullwing-style rear opening for passenger access.
Why it matters
The project explores the aesthetic and material expressiveness of copper in automotive design. It was commissioned by Carlos Peralta specifically to celebrate his daughters through a custom automotive piece.
The Peralta D features a 2+2 seating configuration and includes a rear console housing a retractable refrigerator with four glasses. The cabin design incorporates leather with metallic effects, perforated Alcantara, and stitching made from real copper threads.
The players
GFG Style
This design firm was established by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro to develop automotive concepts.
Fabrizio Giugiaro
He is the designer responsible for the Peralta D project and a principal figure at GFG Style.
Carlos Peralta
He is the individual who commissioned this one-off vehicle to celebrate his daughters.
The details
Fabrizio Giugiaro designed the car using a carbon fiber structure and an aluminum platform. The exterior is defined by a beltline that separates the hand-hammered copper lower body from a mirrored glass upper section, with geometric milled aluminum grilles hiding auxiliary lighting.
Timeline
1967: Giorgetto Giugiaro developed a dome canopy door design that inspired the vehicle.
1970s: The era provided the geometric design inspiration for the vehicle's wheels.
October 24, 2026: The Peralta D was unveiled at the Pastejé Automotive Invitational in Mexico.
Roadmap
This project highlights a continued industry interest in one-off, artisanal performance vehicles that prioritize unique material experimentation over mass production. It bridges traditional coachbuilding techniques with modern carbon fiber and aluminum structural platforms.
As a one-off commission, the Peralta D is not available for retail purchase or general dealership order. The vehicle serves primarily as a showcase for custom design capabilities rather than an accessible consumer model.
The takeaway
The Peralta D demonstrates how luxury commissions can push the boundaries of automotive aesthetics by using unconventional materials like copper. These projects often serve as experimental laboratories for design houses to test new structural and interior concepts.
Further reading
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