Qvale

Qvale Manufacturing, a short-lived American automobile manufacturer, briefly existed in the late 1990s. The company, founded by Robert Qvale, aimed to produce high-performance sports cars with Italian styling and engineering. Their primary offering, the Qvale Mangusta, was a two-seater roadster designed by Italdesign Giugiaro and powered by a Ford Modular V8 engine. While visually striking, the Mangusta suffered from production issues and a limited market appeal, contributing to Qvale's eventual demise. The relatively short lifespan and limited production run of the Mangusta have made it a niche collectible, primarily valued by enthusiasts of Italian-inspired design and American V8 power.