The Bertone Ramarro (the Italian name for a striking green lizard) was based on the Chevrolet Corvette C4 (the fourth-generation Corvette). Given Nuccio Bertone’s sense for perfect timing, the concept was unveiled for the first time at the 1984 Los Angeles Motor Show, shortly before the start of the Summer Olympic Games.

1970s car were always an inspiration for videogame cars, in particular this wedge design concept car Autobianchi Runabout built by Bertone for the 1969 Turin Motor Show. Designed by Marcello Gandini, the Runabout looks like it came out of the videogame Cyberpunk 2077. Fasten your seatbell, this is the history of this strange concept car which looks like a speedboat with an exclusive message from his designer Marcello Gandini.

The well-known collector Emilio Lacchio presents us this one-off Lancia Aprilia Cabriolet with Bertone bodywork designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. After a careful restoration, a particular paintjob emerged which is connected to the Novara sports team.

The Jaguar B99 is a proposal for a baby Jaguar developed by Bertone under the direction of Michael Robinson. The project, despite positive response, was canceled amid a thousand controversies and contrasts between Bertone itself and the Jaguar design center. Designer Michael Robinson tells us the story of this concept that could have meant a return to the origins of the well-known English brand.

Luciano d’Ambrosio, Bertone’s former design director, tells us in detail about the Bella concept car, built on the basis of the Alfa Romeo 166. A showcar that introduces innovative solutions also designed for leisure time. Let’s find out together.