An Italian coachbuilder wants to transform the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio into a two-seat convertible, complete with carbon-fiber bodywork and a very French-looking front end. The donor car is already one of the most distinctive sports sedans on the market, but Castagna Milano believes it can be even more special.

The Italian coachbuilder has unveiled plans for a one-off, open-top version of the performance sedan, reimagining it as a two-seat grand tourer with radically redesigned bodywork. There's just one catch: The proposed front end looks suspiciously like something Peugeot might have designed. Those fang-like daytime running lights are hard to ignore, and once you spot the resemblance to the French brand's styling, it's difficult to unsee it.

Of course, the rest of the car goes well beyond a simple styling exercise. Castagna Milano envisions a bespoke creation with extensive carbon-fiber bodywork, a dramatically elongated hood, and proportions that bear little resemblance to the aging-but-still-excellent sedan underneath.

The transformation would involve moving the front seats 330 millimeters (11.8 inches) farther back to make room for a much longer hood. The redesigned hood would sit 40 mm (1.6 inches) lower than the standard item and feature a large exposed carbon-fiber section. At the front, angular, Y-shaped elements would create brake-cooling ducts while partially concealing the headlights. Castagna Milano would also widen both tracks to match those of the hardcore Giulia GTAm and add pronounced fender extensions.

At the rear, a cutout beltline would sweep around the body and incorporate the taillights. A diffuser and active rear spoiler would complete the look, giving the bespoke convertible a more aggressive stance than the standard Quadrifoglio.

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