Marcello Gandini 1938–2024

Started by Madman, March 23, 2024, 08:44:41 AM

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Madman

March 23, 2024, 08:44:41 AM


One of the world's most influential automotive designers and the man who designed what is arguably the world's first supercar passed away last week.

Marcello Gandini, who penned the Lamborghini Miura and Countach, the Alfa Romeo Montreal, Maserati Khamsin, and my very own former Fiat X-1/9 plus many, many others will forever be remembered as one of the most innovative designers in automotive history.

Not only did he give Lamborghini its scissor doors, but he could also lend his talents to styling practical mass market cars, too.  The Volkswagen Polo Mk I, Citroën BX, Fiat 132, Autobianchi A112, and Renault 5 Supercinq proved sensible cars didn't have to look boring.

Thank You, Marcello, for making the automotive world a more beautiful and interesting place!


https://www.motortrend.com/features/memoriam-marcello-gandini-obituary/


Current cars: 2015 Ford Escape SE, 2011 MINI Cooper

Formerly owned cars: 2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2008 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line Sedan, 2003 Volkswagen Passat GL 1.8T wagon, 1998 Ford Escort SE sedan, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 2000 Volkswagen Golf GLS 2.0 5-Door, 1997 Honda Odyssey LX, 1991 Volvo 240 sedan, 1990 Volvo 740 Turbo sedan, 1987 Volvo 240 DL sedan, 1990 Peugeot 405 DL Sportswagon, 1985 Peugeot 505 Turbo sedan, 1985 Merkur XR4Ti, 1983 Renault R9 Alliance DL sedan, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic wagon, 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, 1980 Fiat X-1/9 Bertone, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit C 3-Door hatch, 1976 Ford Pinto V6 coupe, 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe sedan

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March 24, 2024, 07:33:07 AM Last Edit: March 24, 2024, 07:37:58 AM by veeman
The movie Cannonball Run was my first introduction to the Lamborghini Countach. The two hot women driving it further solidified in my mind that this was the greatest car ever built.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=evA3_NV7cPM&pp=ygUeY2Fubm9uYmFsbCBydW4gY291bnRhY2ggc2NlbmUg
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