<< Prev Page 2 of 2 At Bertone the Tipo 1500 was fitted with a very futuristic, jet-inspired coach-work. The very long nose sported a prominent central headlight flanked by large radiator intakes and additional headlights. The sides of the car were dominated by the scalloped fender-wells. At the rear-end subtle fins were fitted that followed the curve of the body. A very airy greenhouse with curved front and rear windows topped off the aerodynamic design.
Not surprising the 'Abarth 1500 Bertone Biposto' was the star of the show in Turin. Two visitors were particularly taken by the car; Bill Graves and Edward Macauley. They were the Vice President of Engineering and the chief designer at Packard, and were in Turin seeking inspiration. They eventually acquired the car from a reluctant Abarth. Even before their return to the United States, a new president was appointed and with him came a new strategy in which their was no place for the Abarth.
For Scaglione the striking Abarth was only the starting point. It was followed by the three Alfa Romeo based B.A.T. (Bertone Aerodinamica Technica) show cars. These legendary machines incorporated many cues first seen on the Abarth, which in retrospect could be dubbed the B.A.T. 1. Still focusing on the component side of his business, Abarth only sporadically built cars during the following years. He eventually found great commercial and motorsport success with Fiat 600 based cars later in the decade. << Prev Page 2 of 2
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At Bertone the Tipo 1500 was fitted with a very futuristic, jet-inspired coach-work. The very long nose sported a prominent central headlight flanked by large radiator intakes and additional headlights. The sides of the car were dominated by the scalloped fender-wells. At the rear-end subtle fins were fitted that followed the curve of the body. A very airy greenhouse with curved front and rear windows topped off the aerodynamic design.