|
|
#1
06-08-2006, 09:37 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Ferrari 308 GT Rainbow
The Rainbow signalled Bertone's return, after nearly 15 years, to the Ferrari theme, this time with a freer interpretation. While the design of the Dino 308 GT4 represented a blend of sobriety and tradition, the Rainbow is an experiment in unconventional styling. In fact there were no intentions to put this model into production, and Bertone was able to interpret the theme without any constraints but functionality. The chassis was the same one used for the 308 GT4, teamed with the generous 250 Hp engine. Shortened by 10 cm, the chassis gives the vehicle a compact, aggressive feel. The prototype, which was presented at the 1976 Turin Motor Show, immediately stood out for its design peculiarities: first and foremost for the originality of the mechanical hood mechanism which stows the hood away behind the seats. This was a solution for the transformation from spider to coupé and back again in a context - that of the two-in-one car - that had long captured the imagination of designers the world over.
The unconventional Ferrari Rainbow represented faith in the automobile industry, in a period in Italian history which favoured stylistic conformity over experimentation into new design concepts. 1976 Ferrari 308 GT Rainbow #1 
|
|
#2
06-08-2006, 09:41 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I don't feel that the press waffle (
 ) added to your post, really properly describes the car. It is plain ugly....
__________________
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
|
|
#3
06-08-2006, 09:43 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
If it were all about the looks, I'd be running away like a dog with it's tail inbetween it's legs. 
|
|
#4
06-08-2006, 09:45 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
|
|
#5
06-08-2006, 10:00 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Lack of charisma can be fatal. Visca Catalunya!
|
|
#6
06-08-2006, 11:48 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
they musta' been smokin' something when they made that...
__________________
Typos are very important to all written form. It gives the reader something to look for so they aren't distracted by the total lack of content in your writing.
|
|
#7
06-08-2006, 12:01 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thats just an ugly version of the X-1/9. I've got two X-1/9's and they are one of my favorite cars. But this... this is just ugly
__________________
I haven't figured one out yet...
|
|
#8
06-08-2006, 08:04 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
See.. I kinda like it. Odd retroness angles.
|
|
#9
06-09-2006, 12:26 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
"I find the whole business of religion profoundly interesting, but it does mystify me that otherwise intelligent people take it seriously." Douglas Adams
|
 |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| 1:18th Scale Die-Cast Models | Porsche959 | Model cars | 419 | 07-14-2009 04:17 AM |
| Hide-Out Index | Sauc3 | Matt's Hi-Res Hide-Out | 59 | 06-20-2008 03:43 AM |
| My new list of Ferrari Pictures | DarkPhenix | Miscellaneous | 34 | 03-29-2007 06:21 PM |
| Ferrari - Fiorano | nopassn | Matt's Hi-Res Hide-Out | 14 | 02-06-2006 12:47 AM |
Linear Mode
