Our story – so far…
The Brand
The Story So Far…
Suixtil’ story starts in 1930s Argentina. Its founder, M.S. Rudman was a revered gentlemen’s outfitter in Buenos Aires. He also happened to be a passionate motorsports fan.
When in 1948, the national Armada racing team was formed, Rudman offered Suixtil’ support. And so, Suixtil became the world’s first professional racing gear.
The team famously became known as Escuderia Suixtil, and was led by the legendary racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio.
Fangio and his team garnered a fearsome reputation around the world for their prowess and daring. It wasn’t long before their distinctively stylish and functional track day apparel caught the eye of Europe’s top motor racing names. Over the next two decades, Suixtil became a track day staple for racing icons like Stirling Moss, Peter Collins, Mike Hawthorn and many more. Tragically, the Suixtil brand faded from the public eye after Rudman’s death in 1967.
40 years later, a coterie of motoring enthusiasts resurrected the brand, and began recreating those classic designs using a detailed eye, quality materials and a contemporary touch. Since the rebirth of Suixtil, classic motorsport and style enthusiasts have been able to continue the legend.
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Our Team
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Andreas Mohringer
Ambassador in Heaven
Global collector, avuncular advisor, departed too early -
Vincent Metais
Founder & CEO
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Dave Nicholas
Ambassador - USA
Original BARC Boy, racer and all-around car fanatic -
Douglas Shand
Ambassador - Scotland
Scottish gentleman-driver through & through, qualified instructor, author and all-around enthusiast - that's Douglas for you! -
Harald Merseburg
Ambassador - Sweden
All-knowing SAAB expert, fun-loving and passionate Swede - what else? -
James Nicholls
Ambassador - Australia
It has to be rare and exclusive to get James' attention.... -
Robbert Moree
Ambassador - The Netherlands
Talented photographer, car collector and so much more... -
Marimon Brothers
Ambassador - Guatemala
From a family of motorsports (and Suixtil) heroes and racing themselves - Facundo & Augustin HAD to be on the team - at life speed! -
Martin Sucari
Ambassador Argentina
Global collector, passo corto guru, vintage racer -
Mick Walsh
Ambassador UK
Celebrated writer, global taste maker, great friend -
Peter Nygaard
Ambassador - Denmark
With >600 GP under his belt (figure that one out), Peter is so much more than an authority on the subject - at life speed! -
Reinhard Granner
Ambassador Austria
Cheetah tamer, eclectic merchant and all around aficionado - what else could you want from a man like Reinhard? -
Günter Biener
Ambassador - Germany
Avid photographer, Baby Doll (of the Morgan variety) specialist, car collector.... -
Stoffel Mulier
Ambassador - Belgium
Ockelbo owner, Volvo collector, all-around petrolhead