Comments:
A revival of a modern X1/9 would have been nice ... but then, it would probably be something unfamiliar looking, based on a VW-platform ....
RIP Bertone
looks like the doors will finally close on this piece of automotive history
http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/news/octanenews/292243/bertone_goes_under.html
Dreadful shame
Tim
Yeah, some long time Bertone fans have been trying to come up with a rescue plan
For several months, but to no avail.
A sad sad day...
One of the all time greats
They created some off my favorites including my favorite of all time which is pictured below. I no longer own it but it was very special.
Dreadfull shame indeed ...
The X1/9 was one of my favorite Bertones, my friend was proud of his 1987 model, as teenagers we had great moments with this little two-seater.
A revival of a modern X1/9 would have been nice ... but then, it would probably be something unfamiliar looking, based on a VW-platform ....
Filip
It's a crying shame!
Among 4 great carrozzeristas (Ghia,Giugiaro, Pinifarina & Bertone)
I consider Bertone No1
Some may say I'm biased as Alfista
but designing Holy Lambo Trinity (Miura; Countach & Diablo)
was all that they could have done and it'll be enough in my book
Sad day
D
A victim of...
...the production overcapacity in the auto industry which meant their facilities in Turin were underutilised, combined with the tendency of manufacturers bringing design in-house.
But they created legends and I'm proud and grateful to have owned, driven and admired their work.
Sad news but the golden era was over decades ago...it could be worse. At least the Bertone badge isn't a trim level on a Ford a la Ghia.
RIP
Not yet....
but I would't be surprised
to see in next couple pf years
FIAT 500 Bertone version as
top level of trim
You are absolutely right golden age ended with Alfa 159
Best
D
The sad thing is...
...you're probably right. But they (they=FIAT) have already sullied the Abarth name with that type of effort...
But then, even 'M' and 'AMG' badges are becoming trim levels... From hand built engines....to a boot spoiler, a set of alloys...but the same badge.