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Giovanni Bertone (1884 in Mondovì, Piedmont – 10 May 1972 [1] in Turin [2]) was an Italian automobile designer, known for establishing the Carrozzeria Bertone business.
Apr 24, 2024 · Bertone was founded in November 1912, when Giovanni Bertone, then aged 28, opened a workshop specialising in the construction and repair of horse-drawn carriages. He started out with three workers. At the beginning of the 20th century cars were a rarity in Turin.
Nov 3, 2023 · Learn about the history and legacy of Nuccio Bertone, the Italian coachbuilder who created futuristic concept cars for Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Ferrari and more. Explore his sketches, prototypes and collaborations with artists, designers and celebrities.
Oct 31, 2014 · Giovanni Bertone was born in 1884 and put to work 12 years later, first making wooden wheels, then wagons, then racing sulkies, and finally, car bodies. He opened a coachbuilding shop at 28, and...
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For more than a century, Bertone has been a symbol of automotive innovation and excellence, and its vehicles have been regarded by many as works of art. Founded in 1912 by Giovanni Bertone, the company began as a small coachbuilder in Turin, Italy, and has since grown to become one of the most respected and revered names in the industry.
Giovanni Bertone. Nuccio entered the world of coach-building by following his father's footsteps. His father, Giovanni Bertone, was born about 100 km from Turin in 1884. He went to work for a wagon-manufacturer at the age of 12 and at 23, in 1907, he went to Turin.
May 12, 2020 · Giovanni Bertone (1884-1972) founded the company in 1912, but it was to be a full nine years later that it received its first design commission when the Turin-based coachbuilder SPA (Società ...
