Bertone Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11 Concept Based on the Alfa 8c Competizione

Italian car styling and coachbuilding house Bertone has released a sketch previewing a new Alfa Romeo sports coupe concept based on the Alfa 8c Competizione platform and mechanics. The concept revives the stunning Alfa Romeo B.A.T. (Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica or aerodynamic technical Berlinetta in plain English) prototypes that Bertone produced back in the 50’s (BAT 5 in 1953, BAT 7 in 1954, and BAT 9 in 1955). -Continued after the jump

Now for the bad news; according to a report from Automotive News, the struggling Bertone Group which is currently undergoing a deep industrial restructuring had initially announced via its Vice-Chairman Marie-Jeanne Bertone that the concept would be unveiled at the Geneva Show in March. However, a contradicting press release from Stile Bertone Chairman Lilli Bertone, Marie-Jeanne's mother stated that the Bertone group would skip the show. Take your pick…

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Geneva Preview: Bertone to present a Fiat Panda 100Hp based Roadster Concept

The guys over at WindingRoad have discovered this, still unnamed prototype of a Fiat Panda 100Hp based roadster done by Italian design house, Bertone. I’m not so sure about the Panda platform but as for looks, this 2seater Italian roadster will definitely grab the attention of the Geneva crowd with its stylish aluminum body and distinctive clear door panel inserts. We remind you that Bertone has already previewed another Fiat (Grande Punto) based cabrio, the Suagna concept which featured an electric folding hardtop. Via: WindingRoad

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