Re: Here's a barn find that's NOT a Packard...

Posted by RogerDetroit On 2013/10/7 13:42:11
Hmmm... take a look at this article:http://www.rickcarey.com/Catalog%20Descriptions/Abarth%20Biposto/AbarthBiposto.htm

"Bill Graves and Edward Macauley, respectively Packard's Engineering V.P. and chief designer, had ventured to Turin in 1952 to display their 24th Series 1952 Packard, a styling redesign in only its second model year, and solicit ideas from Italy's designers. The Packard's size, however, baffled even Bertone, Ghia and Touring. Graves and Macauley then sought the best example of Italian design they could find at Turin to illustrate their concepts to Packard's management. They came home with the Scaglione-designed Abarth Bertone Biposto.'

Nance had no use for the Abarth.

"In addition to the usual corporate analysis, Smith's article displayed an unusual sensitivity to design and styling. It devoted a full column to the Turin expedition and included a photo of the bemused Jim Nance inspecting Scaglione's "prismatic little Abarth," concluding the caption with the observation, "Its value is now largely ornamental; under Nance, Packard styling will stick to lines that are 'architecturally correct,' forgo the lunar asparagus."

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