Best Bertone
The Lancia Stratos is a mid-engine sports car designed by Bertone and first produced in 1973. Its distinctive aerodynamic shape was originally conceived for rallying success, achieving three consecutive World Rally Championships. The vehicle’s performance and design have secured its status as an aut...
The Fiat 850 Sport Spider is a two-door, rear-engine convertible produced by the Italian automaker Fiat between 1965 and 1973. The body was designed and manufactured by the Italian design house Bertone, featuring clean, minimalist styling. The Sport variant was equipped with a larger displacement en...
Why this score?
Sport Spider improves the 850 formula modestly; stylish and fun but still slow and fragile.
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The Fiat 850 Spider is a compact two-seat convertible derived from Fiat's rear-engined 850 model family. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro while he worked at Bertone, it entered production in 1965 and was manufactured by Bertone, with later versions receiving a larger engine and revised exterior details....
Why this score?
Bertone styling and lightness earn affection; modest performance, rust, and economy-car roots limit acclaim.
Scoring methodology
The Lancia Beta Spider was an open-top version of the front-wheel-drive Beta passenger-car range. Introduced in 1974, it used a 2+2 layout and was built from Beta Coupé bodies modified by Zagato before mechanical completion by Lancia. Its roof combined a removable hard panel, a folding rear soft-top...
Why this score?
Distinctive Zagato-targa layout and Lancia engineering appeal; rust, fragility, and uneven quality limit reputation.
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