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The NSU Sport Prinz by Bertone
The NSU Prinz Sport designed by Franco Scaglione went into production in March 1959 and 18,261 examples had been manufactured by the end of 1965. Nuccio Bertone’s busy life also led to a long collaborative relationship with NSU of Germany, whoose utility Prinz 4 model (two-cylinder 583 cc rear engine, 20 hp at 4600 rpm) seemed sufficently to be accompanied by a faster version (30 hp at 5800 rpm) with a coupé body. Bertone developed a NSU Sport Prinz prototype of highly attractive lines, exploiting to the full the stylistic criteria in vogue at the time (bonnet low and flat, fastback tail with large rear window, fins in evidence on the rear wings…).
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 beginning of Bertone Bertone was founded in November 1912, when Giovanni Bertone, then aged 28, opened a workshop specialising in the construction and…
