Bertone Design
Posted by Collective
Originally an Italian coach builder and manufacturer, Gruppo Bertone ultimately became renowned for their progressive automotive design. Starting with the legendary Lamborghini Miura in the late 1960’s, Bertone’s designers were commissioned by many Italian carmakers of the day for both concept and production based cars. The late 70’s and early 80’s brought critical success and some of what I feel were their best designs, known for their distinct wedge profile and futuristic accents. Pictured above are some examples of work they did for Lancia, Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Volvo, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, and BMW.
-Rory
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Brian.K says:
June 29, 2012 at 7:23 amNice post. Love the 2nd, 4th and 17th photo.
Rob says:
June 29, 2012 at 8:14 amThe car in the first two pics is gorgeous. Looks like something that would have inspired DeLorean a few years later.
Ian says:
June 29, 2012 at 8:35 amAll of those are amazing but that green BMW really takes the cake. Here’s a bit more about it: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/07/12/1969-bertone-bmw-2800-spicup/
davehardy says:
June 29, 2012 at 9:26 amGreat post, Rory! I agree with @rob above… there’s some inspiration pictured here that led to the DeLorean.
Gregory Moulinet says:
June 30, 2012 at 4:21 amI actually had the chance to meet and talk for 2 hours with the chief designer of Bertone in Shenyang China in the waiting room during the bidding of a Chinese automobile brand “jungwa”. A very humble guy, just all about design and interested by nothing else but design. His portfolio was an historical chronology of iconic interior/exterior automobile design with a dream building for prototype studio.
ISO 14001 Consultants says:
July 2, 2012 at 4:08 amHey thanks for uploading these variety of car designs. All are looking awesome.
安莉芳官网 says:
July 3, 2012 at 12:12 am我觉得还好吧80271
Seda says:
October 31, 2012 at 7:49 amSo pretty. I would love to do sontihemg like this for our screened in porch but my precious little dog would destroy it!Great blog, I’m really enjoying your posts and creative decor ideas!