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"After 53 Years of Beauty Sleep, the B.A.T. Is Back"

Discussion in 'Other Italian' started by opus10583, Mar 23, 2008.

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  1. opus10583

    opus10583 Formula 3

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    #1 opus10583, Mar 23, 2008
  2. pastmaster

    pastmaster Formula Junior

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    #2 pastmaster, Mar 23, 2008
    Today, sad days for Bertone.

    After WWII, begining again, what a glorious genesis, the BAT Cars, were.

    Divine Inspiration, through the mind and imagination of MAN.

    Words alone, cannot define them. All the Senses, must be used.

    Ciao...Paolo
     
  3. Peter

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    #3 Peter, Mar 23, 2008
    Guys, in the latest issue of Octane Magazine (March 2008, issue #57. In the News section; "Bertone in safe hands"), they reported that the company was purchased by Domenico Reviglio, founder of "Gruppo Prototipo" (an automotive testing company) and who is also the owner of the Nardo race track, back on January 1st.
     
  4. opus10583

    opus10583 Formula 3

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    #4 opus10583, Mar 24, 2008
    Any discussion there of the direction, etc. going forward?

    Nice garage by the way!

    (Although I'd ditch the Smart for a new 500 Abarth!)
     
  5. Peter

    Peter F1 Veteran
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    #5 Peter, Mar 24, 2008
    No, it did not mention what they plan to do for the future. Although they did mention that they would have to build a minimum of 30,000 cars each year to make a profit (whatever that means...).

    The new 500 is a cool little car, but so far, no new Fiats are sold in Canada so I have to make do with the Smart! Although, the Smart would be a hard car to give up, because it's the diesel version and fuel consumption (or lack thereof) is amazing!
     

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