but over all, it looks like some sort of Star-Trek space shuddle ------------------ Adam J. B. 1970 Chevelle SS, 496 stroker BBC, 750 N/A hp likes single digit runs IM AOL: GTFiero & Rumpdetective (dont ask)
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Now I guess ive seen an 'ugly' Ferrari . I never heard of it or seen anything in any of my Ferrari books. Im sure Pininfarina didnt design that. I do see some 'Fieroish' looks in the roofline and rear end (chopped off about a foot too soon). I can sure see why it was never produced
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stimpy Member
Posts: 8197 From: Salinas, CA Registered: Jan 2000
Actually, roger, it was produced and sold through the Nieman-Marcus catalogue (although I think there were only a couple made and sold.) The roof panelflips up and slides down behind the seats for a Del Sol style top.
ok, I knew i recognized that car somewhere! I pulled out my "concept cars" book and its in there.
Its designed by Bertone
heres what it says about it: Many observers felt thats the 308 GT4 was a dissapointing design. To address such criticism, Bertone produced the Rainbow in 1976, based on the mid-engined 308. The name came about because the solid roof could pivot to the verticle and drop down behind the seats, making the car perfect for sun and rain. There were literally no curves to be seen other than the wheels and tail pipes. Advertised in the American Neiman Marcus store catalogue in 1979 with a price tag of $200,000
Hey Cosmo, I didn't know you were on PFF .Kool!Are you going to the Suncoast Fiero Club meeting next Wedensday ? Did you ever get that dashboard grill I gave to Gary ? Galen
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Cozmo Member
Posts: 421 From: Ybor City, FL Registered: Feb 2001
Here's another angle... I guess it was originally designed by Bertone in 1976. It seems to have some interesting scoop/vent stuff going on in the rear. Look at that over the roof scoop and sail panel vents... Also that cool inlet in front of the rear wheel... All things considered tho, it is one butt-uggily car! Galen! I'll be at the meeting, talk to ya then...
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May 3rd, 2002
LT1 Chop Top Member
Posts: 645 From: San Antonio, Texas, USA Registered: Mar 2001
