The ultimate italian coachbuilder site
The ultimate italian coachbuilder site
In March 1952, Fiat surprised the world at the Geneva Motor Show with the Fiat 8V. A two-seater sports car that was also designed as a racing car. What was surprising was that Fiat had not shown any interest in re-entering the racing scene up to this point.
Bertone was probably the most innovative and certainly the most courageous coachbuilder in the automotive history. We’ve tried to rank them, here are the 20 greatest concept cars made by Bertone. We are aware that you will not always agree with us, so let us know what are your favourite one’s in the comment section.
n 1970, Lamborghini development driver Bob Wallace created a test mule that would conform to the FIA’s Appendix J racing regulations. The car was appropriately named the Miura Jota. Wallace made extensive modifications to the standard Miura chassis and engine. Weight reductions included replacing steel chassis components and body panels with the lightweight aluminium alloy Avional and replacing side windows with plastic, with the resulting car weighing approximately 800 lb (360 kg) less than a production Miura.
The Alfa Romeo Carabo was built on the Alfa Romeo 33 chassis with a centrally-mounted engine, it became a style classic, known for its creativity and original features, some of which contribute to its legendary standing.
The Mazda MX-81 Aria by Bertone is the highest expression of friendship between Italy and Japan that has continued for over 50 years
The Lancia Stratos Zero (or 0) preceded the Lancia Stratos HF prototype by 12 months and was first shown to the public at the Turin Motor Show in 1970. The futuristic bodywork was designed by Marcello Gandini, head designer at Bertone, and featured a 1.6 L Lancia Fulvia V4 engine.
The Alfa Romeo Bella, a captivating prototype born out of the passion for historic Italian brands, stands as a testament to the creativity and innovation of the automotive world. Crafted by Luciano D’Ambrosio during his tenure as the design director at Bertone from 1991 to 2000, the Bella aimed to revive the allure of Alfa Romeo in the late ’90s. This 2 + 2 coupé, based on the Alfa Romeo 166, showcased unique design elements, pushing the boundaries of traditional Alfa Romeo aesthetics.
At the end of the 1957 sports season, the organizers of the World Sportscar Championship (FIA), also in the wake of the general consternation…
The beginning of Bertone Bertone was founded in November 1912, when Giovanni Bertone, then aged 28, opened a workshop specialising in the construction and…
Carrozzeria Bertone has a long history and is without doubt one of the most important coachbuilder ever. It was based in Grugliasco in northern…
Mario Revelli di Beaumont, of ancient Piedmontese noble origins, was born in Rome on June 25th 1907 from Abiel Bethel, a well-known weapons designer, and by Lucia Bonomi.
