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The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint. One look at it today and its shape immediately shows its sports inspiration: great personality, soft, tapering lines, Italian style.
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint is considered the forerunner of all the modern GTs. The Giulietta Sprint proved to be a runaway success and represented a turning point for Bertone, which went from bodywork specialist to carmaker in the space of a few years. And the fact is that this car came about almost by chance.
In 1954, to make up for the delayed launch of the new Giulietta, Alfa Romeo commissioned Nuccio Bertone to create the coupé version of the new 1300: 1,000 units were to be produced. But at the Turin Motor Show in 1954, when it was unveiled, 700 reservations were taken. Bertone took up the challenge and the factory in corso Peschiera was equipped to mass-produce the body of the new car, until production levels called for a move to the new plant at Grugliasco. From 1954 to 1965 nearly 40,000 units of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint were produced, available with a 1290 cc. or 1570 cc. engine.
In the automotive design history, Franco Scaglione emerges as a pivotal figure, renowned for his influential work at Bertone. His distinctive touch, characterized by the iconic fins adorning the tail of automobile bodies, solidified his position as one of the industry’s most significant designers. This article delves into the impactful career of Franco Scaglione, highlighting his instrumental contributions to the world of automobile aesthetics
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sport coupè was actually developed before the Giulietta sedan, despite being derived from it. Due to production delays, the Bertone coachbuilder was commissioned to create a coupè version using the mechanics of the sedan.
Giovanni Savonuzzi was an industrious researcher, exploring various solutions and concepts. As an engineer, he possessed the ability to harmoniously blend design and style, technological advancements, and creative ingenuity.
The beginning of Bertone Bertone was founded in November 1912, when Giovanni Bertone, then aged 28, opened a workshop specialising in the construction and…
