Macchinissima

Mike Baum

Born in Germany, Mike Baum is a lifelong enthusiast of Italian engineering and design. After earning his MBA from UC Berkeley, he built a career in consulting and business development, most recently serving in leadership roles at Microsoft. Mike’s passion for Italian cars—especially Lancias and Alfa Romeos—runs deep. Known online as “MBaum” on Bring a Trailer, he’s written for Italian car club magazines and has been quoted in The New York Times and Sports Car Market.Favorite car: 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America Daily driver: 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Bronson Page

Detroit-born and raised, Bronson Page’s love of cars was practically hardwired. Though his career has spanned entertainment, consumer products, and aerospace—leading creative teams and building iconic experiences—his heart belongs to Italian machines. Bronson brings a sharp design eye and irreverent energy to Macchinissima, with a soft spot for vintage Alfa Romeos and noisy little hatches.Favorite car: 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS Cabriolet Daily driver: 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth

Dorian Valenzuela

A native of East Los Angeles, Dorian is an engineer, builder, and car culture instigator. He worked at JPL and SpaceX—helping assemble the robotic arm and camera systems for NASA’s Mars Rover—before joining the founding team at Singer Vehicle Design. Today, he runs DV Mechanics, where he restores and reimagines vintage race cars with surgical precision. Dorian also curates some of the most innovative car events in Los Angeles.Favorite car: 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Daily driver: 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI