The story of Ghia – part 1
The beginning In tracing the genealogy of coachbuilding firms, it turns out that they originated in the early years of the last century as…
Small roadster built by Ghia on the basis of the Ford Ka before it was introduced on the market, in fact the Saetta anticipates the New Edge design themes. This two-seater offers an elaborate graphic play of surfaces made up of triangles and arched lines. The longitudinal roll bar that connects the top of the windscreen with the rear of the car is interesting.
The Ghia Saetta concept debuted at the Turin Motor Show in 1996 featuring bold New Edge exterior design treatments featuring the use of carbon fibre. Its architecture was based on Fiesta technology by Ghia to make the vehicle as production-feasible as possible. Now clearly the genesis for the popular Ford Streetka, the Ford Saetta was finished in electric blue, this stunning concept car featured a central arch connecting the upper frame of the windscreen with a bold, silver-coloured architectural truss that gave it a purposeful look of strength through its functionality as a rollover protection bar. Detachable glass panels formed the roof. The interior of Ford Saetta was bold and futuristic. Designers were less concerned with the interior’s production feasibility, and created an interior of unique shapes and bright colours, with electric blue and silver as the most dominant.
The beginning In tracing the genealogy of coachbuilding firms, it turns out that they originated in the early years of the last century as…
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