About us
Sam Tucci and Charlie Pandolfo founded “The Italian Job” in 1975. The name was inspired by the movie, which showed their love of Italy and Italian cars.
Sam once told Charlie “Let’s go into business” After owning a couple of Fiat 1100’s that needed some TLC. The Italian Job was born.
“We’ve turned our passion into our job” said Charlie.
The Italian Job is more than just a spare parts and servicing centre – it’s an institution.
Sam
Sam is a founder of the business. He & Charlie started in 1975 in Camberwell. To prove his to wife the business would succeed, he bought a smashed alfa gtv in the late 70s, wrecked it under his carport & placed as ad in the paper. The phone didn’t stop ringing & he sold almost everything off the car in quick time. He now works 3 days a week. He has a multitude of Italian cars with his rarest being a 1960 Alfa giulietta SS coupe. These days he is at work 3 days a week.
Charlie
Charlie is also a founder of the business. Started in 1975 In Camberwell. They are brother in laws. He is Lancia Delta Integrale Mad (owns 7 of them) He is our resident expert for the older Italian cars. His knowledge is quite exceptional. He owns a Fiat Dino 2L coupe that he has owned for 35+ years. These days he is at work 3 days a week
Rob
Rob (Charlies Son) is our main man in the wrecking section at the Italian job Automotive. He has over 15 years of experience working here. He drives a 2021 Abarth 595 competizione & a Lancia Delta Integrale 8v.
Vince
Vince (Sam’s son) has 20 years of experience in customer service & has always worked in the Motor trade. He is front of line & deals with the majority of the customer interaction. He owns a 116 series 1984 Alfa GTV coupe & is often out at motoring events.