Metalmecánica begins
Salvador De Carlo established his manufacturing story in Argentina, building a business that would grow from electrical appliances and industrial components into motor vehicles.
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Automotive is
in our blood.
A family name shaped by engineering, ambition and a lasting passion for motor vehicles.
Long before Detail AutoHaus, Jason De Carlo's grandfather, Salvador De Carlo, helped put the De Carlo name on the road—and on the racetrack—in Argentina.
Where it began
A name with
automotive history.
Italian-born Salvador De Carlo founded Metalmecánica in Buenos Aires province. What began in manufacturing evolved into scooters, motorcycles and eventually a range of automobiles carrying the De Carlo name.
Among them were the De Carlo 600 and the BMW-based De Carlo 700. Introduced in the early 1960s, the 700 Coupé earned a special place in Argentine motoring history through its popularity in racing and rally competition.
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Then, now
and always.
A move into mobility
Motor scooters bearing the De Carlo name found remarkable success, creating the foundation for an ambitious move into automobile production.
The De Carlo automobiles
The De Carlo 600 and 700 brought BMW-based engineering to Argentina. The elegant 700 Coupé became especially popular in racing and rally competition well into the 1970s.
The legacy continues
Salvador's grandson, Jason De Carlo, carries the family passion forward at Detail AutoHaus—combining technical knowledge, craftsmanship and an uncompromising respect for exceptional cars.
A living legacy
“The name has changed shape across generations. The passion for automobiles never has.”
Today, that heritage lives through every vehicle entrusted to Detail AutoHaus—from daily drivers to rare concours icons. It is a story of family, precision and an automotive obsession that runs deeper than business.
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