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Gruppo Bertone, commonly known as Bertone, was an Italian industrial design company which specialized in car styling, coachbuilding and manufacturing. It formerly was also a car manufacturing company.
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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.
History | Bertone . THE ORIGINS OF BERTONE. Scroll. 1912. THE BIRTH. The Carrozzeria Bertone story begins with Giovanni Bertone in 1912 in Turin. He specialised in the construction of horse-drawn carriages and quickly gained attention for his impeccable quality and artisanal craftsmanship. Turin 1910. 1920. A PERIOD OF GROWTH.
- Lancia Stratos HF. At the time of the early 1970s, Lancia traditionally used the Pininfarina design house for its styling. Bertone knew Lancia was looking to replace the Fulvia for use in rallying, and had Marcello Gandini, the man behind the Lamborghini Muira and later the Countach, to come up with a design to impress Lancia.
- Lamborghini Countach. The fact the Lamborghini Countach became the most famous poster car on the planet was one hell of a way for Bertone to put its name on the map in the 1980s.
- Alfa Romeo Montreal. This is, again, from the pen of Marcelo Gandini. However, the Alfa Romeo Montreal moves away from sleek lines and sharp edges to become more of an Italian take on the classic American muscle car.
- Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Spider. Stanley H. "Wacky" Arnolt was a Chicago industrialist who imported foreign cars to the United States in the 1950s. Five of those imports were sequential Aston Martin DB2/4 chassis that he then had sent to Carrozzeria Bertone to be fitted with custom coachwork.
Bertone is a Turin-based company that has created iconic models for FIAT, Lancia, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and more. Learn about its history, achievements, awards and latest projects on this web page.
Bertone | LinkedIn. Automotive. A Timeless Icon is Reborn. View all 27 employees. About us. Building on more than a century of Italian automotive history, Bertone is a ultra high-end...
