Qvale was an Italian-American sports car manufacturer that produced the Mangusta, a unique grand touring sports car. The company was established by the Qvale family, known for importing exotic cars to the United States, and represented an attempt to create a new kind of Italian-American hybrid sports car. The Mangusta featured innovative design elements, including a unique three-position roof system and American Ford power. The vehicle combined Italian styling and craftsmanship with reliable American mechanicals, aiming to offer exotic car experience with better serviceability. Though short-lived, Qvale's approach to combining different automotive traditions influenced later similar ventures.