Italian car designer Marcello Gandini dies aged 85

March 14, 2024
Italian car designer Marcello Gandini dies aged 85
Share:

Unless you are a student of car design, it is quite possible that the name Marcello Gandini means little to you. You will however, recognise iconic car names such as Countach, Miura and Stratos. 


Gandini was the design genius behind these and many other iconic models and was renowned not only for the design of beautiful vehicles, but also some of the most innovative, forward thinking and competitive designs of the day.  

He died suddenly in Rivoli earlier this week and tributes have been paid from all over the automotive industry. 

Gandini was passionate about design and engineering from an early age. He created his first concept car when he was 20 and joined design house Gruppo Bertone at 27. During 14 years with the company he rose through the ranks to become the style director overseeing 100 projects. These included the Lamborghini Miura, a classic of the 60’s and Countach the original 70s supercar as well as Alfa and Maserati models.   

The Miura, sometimes described as the most beautiful car ever made, was also seriously innovative as the first mid-engine supercar. He was also instrumental in the wedge design of the classic Lancia Stratos Rally car and was the pioneer of scissor door design. 

Many other manufacturers, including BMW and Ferrari also sought out the assistance of Bertone to take advantage of Gandinis’s creativity. 

He established his own Clama company in 1979 and worked on projects for Renault, Nissan and Toyota among many others.  
 
PREVIOUS ARTICLE
Does your customer need an activated carbon filter?
NEXT ARTICLE
Unlock your cosmetic repair potential

More from BODYSHOP

It starts with Ring

It starts with Ring

icon Renowned auto accessory specia...
OSRAM and Ring to host lighting seminar at Automechanika Birmingham

OSRAM and Ring to host lighting seminar at Automechanika Birmingham

icon Renowned lighting specialists,...
New home for Toyota Trade parts in Waterford

New home for Toyota Trade parts in Waterford

icon In business since 1979, Tom Mu...
FEBEST offers Ball Joint advice

FEBEST offers Ball Joint advice

icon Parts specialist FEBEST has is...
BlueTech DS180 VCI, next generation diagnostics from Delphi

BlueTech DS180 VCI, next generation diagnostics from Delphi

icon The BlueTech DS180 VCI is a ne...
Car-O-Liner opens up OEM approval opportunities

Car-O-Liner opens up OEM approval opportunities

icon In the automotive market the t...

More from AUTOBIZ