Ferrari 308 GT Rainbow Concept by Bertone 1976

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

I don't feel that the press waffle (:D) added to your post, really properly describes the car. It is plain ugly....

[QUOTE=henk4]I don't feel that the press waffle (:D) added to your post, really properly describes the car. It is plain ugly....[/QUOTE]
As an interesting car, it rates highly, and I really like it for that.
If it were all about the looks, I'd be running away like a dog with it's tail inbetween it's legs. :p

[QUOTE=Sauc3]As an interesting car, it rates highly, and I really like it for that.
If it were all about the looks, I'd be running away like a dog with it's tail inbetween it's legs. :p[/QUOTE]

the final sentence in the waffle really made me laugh...

[QUOTE=Sauc3]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.[/QUOTE]
I'm sorry I just can't agree with that. The seventies is the decade when italian designers when absoulety mental. Think of all the mid engined supercars and the best example is the Lamborghini Countach...;)

they musta' been smokin' something when they made that...

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

See.. I kinda like it. Odd retroness angles.

[QUOTE=pimento]See.. I kinda like it. Odd retroness angles.[/QUOTE]
well it was made in 1976, there is your retro...

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