Bertone bringing one-off Aston Martin Rapide shooting brake to Geneva
02-25-13, 08:43 AM
#1
Bertone bringing one-off Aston Martin Rapide shooting brake to Geneva
Bertone bringing one-off Aston Martin Rapide shooting brake to Geneva
Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/berto...photo-5663781/
Way back in 2004 Bertone created a one-off concept called the Bertone Jet 2, a shooting brake based on the Aston Martin Vanquish. For this year's Geneva Motor Show the Italian styling house is doing it again, but this time it has used the Rapide to create the Jet 2+2. Employing a model whose lines were more readily made for shooting brake adaptation has resulted in a vehicle that we find far better looking than its predecessor.
There's a 470-horsepower V12 under the hood, a bespoke interior with two-tone leather, a stretched and heightened rear quarter for more headroom and luggage room, and fold-flat rear seats. An LED strip connects the taillights across the wide tailgate.
An unnamed client commissioned the build, and it also happens to be another candle on Aston Martin's centenary birthday cake as well as commemoration of the sixty years since Bertone and Aston Martin first worked together. It will take the floor in Geneva along with the Rapide S.
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/25/b...ng-brake-to-g/
03-06-13, 11:54 AM
#6
Bertone Jet 2+2 is a family-style Aston Martin Rapide
Bertone Jet 2+2 is a family-style Aston Martin Rapide
Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/berto...photo-5686970/
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03-06-13, 01:17 PM
#8
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Shooting-brake
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shooting-brake, shooting brake or shooting break is a term for a car body style that has evolved through several distinct meanings over its history.
Shooting-brake originated as an early 19th century British term[1] for a vehicle used to carry shooting parties[2] with their equipment and game. The term brake[3] was initially a chassis used to break-in horses—and was subsequently used to describe a motorized vehicle.
The term was later applied to custom-built wagons by high-end coachbuilders and subsequently became synonymous with station wagon or estate.[4][5][6][7][8]
In contemporary usage, the term shooting-brake has broadened to include a range of vehicles from five-door station wagons—to three-door models combining features of a wagon and a coupé.
In 2006, The New York Times said the shooting-brake was conceived "to take gentlemen on the hunt with their firearms and dogs."[9] and "although [its] glory days came before World War II, and it has faded from the scene in recent decades, the body style is showing signs of a renaissance as automakers seek to invent (or reinvent) new kinds of vehicles for consumers constantly on the hunt for the next new thing.
So, again, Shooting breaks are just contemporary station wagons. Dont let them play you. Unless its aFerrari FF, which is what most of us who actually know automotive history is a shooting break, its not a shooting break design. The term was originally used in Ferrari history to describe the 250 GT breadvan. Enzo Ferrari was supposed to sell a GTO to a racing team. The story was that one of the team members had just left Ferrari and another main member of the team had a personal argument with Mrs Ferrari, so Enzo cancelled the order. To get back at Enzo the team took their 250 GT to a coach builder to try to add some speed to the car by tweaking the aerodynamics. The coach builder came up with what looked like a 2 door station wagon. It became known simply as the "bread van". As the definition explains it was also used to describe wagons that hunters would use to cart around their guns and hunting dogs. The term shooting break for a 4 door wagon is simply a marketing trick to get your wife to finally agree to buy a statio wagon. Throw some 2's on it with aggressive styling and BOOM>>>>>>>>>shooting break. Don't believe the hype......youre driving a station wagon and we all know it.
Fuel prices go up, SUV sales go down, and we all know nobody wants a station wagon even if they get better mpgs. soooooo...................shooting break allows them to sell them to you and they can even make the old station wagon seem contemporary and stylish ( 19's or 20's with aggressive aero and styling ). To each his own ,but Im not feeling it. I like the set up in my home. The women drive the SUVs ands the men drive sedans with nice wheels on them
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shooting-brake, shooting brake or shooting break is a term for a car body style that has evolved through several distinct meanings over its history.
Shooting-brake originated as an early 19th century British term[1] for a vehicle used to carry shooting parties[2] with their equipment and game. The term brake[3] was initially a chassis used to break-in horses—and was subsequently used to describe a motorized vehicle.
The term was later applied to custom-built wagons by high-end coachbuilders and subsequently became synonymous with station wagon or estate.[4][5][6][7][8]
In contemporary usage, the term shooting-brake has broadened to include a range of vehicles from five-door station wagons—to three-door models combining features of a wagon and a coupé.
In 2006, The New York Times said the shooting-brake was conceived "to take gentlemen on the hunt with their firearms and dogs."[9] and "although [its] glory days came before World War II, and it has faded from the scene in recent decades, the body style is showing signs of a renaissance as automakers seek to invent (or reinvent) new kinds of vehicles for consumers constantly on the hunt for the next new thing.
So, again, Shooting breaks are just contemporary station wagons. Dont let them play you. Unless its aFerrari FF, which is what most of us who actually know automotive history is a shooting break, its not a shooting break design. The term was originally used in Ferrari history to describe the 250 GT breadvan. Enzo Ferrari was supposed to sell a GTO to a racing team. The story was that one of the team members had just left Ferrari and another main member of the team had a personal argument with Mrs Ferrari, so Enzo cancelled the order. To get back at Enzo the team took their 250 GT to a coach builder to try to add some speed to the car by tweaking the aerodynamics. The coach builder came up with what looked like a 2 door station wagon. It became known simply as the "bread van". As the definition explains it was also used to describe wagons that hunters would use to cart around their guns and hunting dogs. The term shooting break for a 4 door wagon is simply a marketing trick to get your wife to finally agree to buy a statio wagon. Throw some 2's on it with aggressive styling and BOOM>>>>>>>>>shooting break. Don't believe the hype......youre driving a station wagon and we all know it.
Fuel prices go up, SUV sales go down, and we all know nobody wants a station wagon even if they get better mpgs. soooooo...................shooting break allows them to sell them to you and they can even make the old station wagon seem contemporary and stylish ( 19's or 20's with aggressive aero and styling ). To each his own ,but Im not feeling it. I like the set up in my home. The women drive the SUVs ands the men drive sedans with nice wheels on them
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03-06-13, 03:20 PM
#10
Lexus Fanatic
06-08-13, 09:04 AM
#12
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Aston Martin Rapide estate considered
*source
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ate-considered
Aston Martin could put Bertone Jet 2+2 concept into limited production as a Rapide Shooting Brake
The Bertone Jet 2+2 concept car could become a bona fide Aston Martin in a limited production run, Autocar has learned.
The Jet 2+2 - essentially an Aston Martin Rapide estate - was a hit when it appeared at the Geneva motor show in March as both a tribute to Aston’s centenary and a commemoration of 60 years of Aston and Bertone working together.
It was originally planned as a one-off project for one of Bertone’s wealthiest customers, but Autocar has learned that a small-scale production run is being investigated. If signed off, the Rapide Shooting Brake would sit at the top of Aston’s range.
At the moment, the jury is still out, says Aston, because there are legal issues to sort, plus a debate to be settled as to what the car might be called, should it make it into a limited production series.
Bertone has a strong history of using the Jet name - the car takes its name and styling cues from the Vanquish-based 2004 Jet 2 concept - but Autocar understands that Aston would want the car to be called Rapide Shooting Brake if it is given the green light. Either way, it is understood that the desire is strong on both sides to see the project blossom.
What’s also not yet clear is who precisely would make the car, should it become a production reality. If fewer than 10 examples are made, Bertone would build the car at its HQ just outside Turin. But if more than 10 are made, then Aston will build them at Gaydon
The Bertone Jet 2+2 concept car could become a bona fide Aston Martin in a limited production run, Autocar has learned.
The Jet 2+2 - essentially an Aston Martin Rapide estate - was a hit when it appeared at the Geneva motor show in March as both a tribute to Aston’s centenary and a commemoration of 60 years of Aston and Bertone working together.
It was originally planned as a one-off project for one of Bertone’s wealthiest customers, but Autocar has learned that a small-scale production run is being investigated. If signed off, the Rapide Shooting Brake would sit at the top of Aston’s range.
At the moment, the jury is still out, says Aston, because there are legal issues to sort, plus a debate to be settled as to what the car might be called, should it make it into a limited production series.
Bertone has a strong history of using the Jet name - the car takes its name and styling cues from the Vanquish-based 2004 Jet 2 concept - but Autocar understands that Aston would want the car to be called Rapide Shooting Brake if it is given the green light. Either way, it is understood that the desire is strong on both sides to see the project blossom.
What’s also not yet clear is who precisely would make the car, should it become a production reality. If fewer than 10 examples are made, Bertone would build the car at its HQ just outside Turin. But if more than 10 are made, then Aston will build them at Gaydon
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ate-considered
03-17-14, 04:46 PM
#13
Bertone Declaring Bankruptcy
The famous Italian coachbuilder and designer Bertone may be on its deathbed. The company that penned the beautiful shape of the Lamborghini Miura has been facing financial hardships for months, and Autocar is reporting that the Turin, Italy firm has just declared bankruptcy.
The last we heard from Bertone, it was showing the Jet 2+2 station wagon based on an Aston Martin Rapide at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Turin-based carrozzeria became famous for its wild designs like the BMW Spicup concept, Lancia Stratos and the initial shape of the Lamborghini Countach. In recent years, it had been limited to creating mostly one-off vehicles.
The company has slowly been shrinking recently. It sold its small factory to Fiat a few years go and let go of 165 employees and 10 interns in December. Bertone has been shopping itself in hopes of finding a new owner. According to PistonHeads, even with the money problems, the business generated 20-million euros ($27.9 million) in revenue in 2013 and has been working on projects in China. A Turkish firm was rumored to be interested in buying it for just $2.7 million, and GT Spirit claims that there are also seven Italian companies potentially interested in purchasing it.
Bertone has a long and proud automotive history, and it wouldn't be surprising if it were bought just for the value of the brand – perhaps we haven't seen the last of its stylized B logo.
The last we heard from Bertone, it was showing the Jet 2+2 station wagon based on an Aston Martin Rapide at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The Turin-based carrozzeria became famous for its wild designs like the BMW Spicup concept, Lancia Stratos and the initial shape of the Lamborghini Countach. In recent years, it had been limited to creating mostly one-off vehicles.
The company has slowly been shrinking recently. It sold its small factory to Fiat a few years go and let go of 165 employees and 10 interns in December. Bertone has been shopping itself in hopes of finding a new owner. According to PistonHeads, even with the money problems, the business generated 20-million euros ($27.9 million) in revenue in 2013 and has been working on projects in China. A Turkish firm was rumored to be interested in buying it for just $2.7 million, and GT Spirit claims that there are also seven Italian companies potentially interested in purchasing it.
Bertone has a long and proud automotive history, and it wouldn't be surprising if it were bought just for the value of the brand – perhaps we haven't seen the last of its stylized B logo.
03-29-14, 02:32 PM
#14
Bertone enters bankruptcy proceedings
Bertone enters bankruptcy proceedings
Italian styling house Bertone confirms it will be declared bankrupt if a suitable buyer isn't found by the end of April
Famed Italian automotive styling house Bertone has confirmed it has entered court bankruptcy proceedings after mounting debts forced it to send staff home.
“The problem is many debts and very high costs. At the moment everything is blocked,” a spokesperson told the Telegraph. “People haven’t been coming to work for a month and a half now.”
The fate of the Turin-based company will be known by the end of April, according to the spokesperson. A court will either declare that the company will close for good or reveal the name of the most suitable buyer.
“The court is evaluating proposals from foreign companies interested in buying Bertone,” the spokesperson said, confirming reports that one is Turkish.
In 2012 Bertone celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, having in between styled some of the 20th Century’s most striking cars. Stand-out designs include the Lamborghini Miura and Countach supercars and the pretty little Alfa Romeo Guiletta Sprint. Show-stopping concepts include the futuristic wedge that was Lancia Stratos HF Zero in 1970 and more recently the Aston Martin Jet 2+2 shooting brake revealed at the Geneva motor show last year.
“The problem is many debts and very high costs. At the moment everything is blocked,” a spokesperson told the Telegraph. “People haven’t been coming to work for a month and a half now.”
The fate of the Turin-based company will be known by the end of April, according to the spokesperson. A court will either declare that the company will close for good or reveal the name of the most suitable buyer.
“The court is evaluating proposals from foreign companies interested in buying Bertone,” the spokesperson said, confirming reports that one is Turkish.
In 2012 Bertone celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, having in between styled some of the 20th Century’s most striking cars. Stand-out designs include the Lamborghini Miura and Countach supercars and the pretty little Alfa Romeo Guiletta Sprint. Show-stopping concepts include the futuristic wedge that was Lancia Stratos HF Zero in 1970 and more recently the Aston Martin Jet 2+2 shooting brake revealed at the Geneva motor show last year.
07-14-14, 04:00 PM
#15
Bertone can't part out historically protected collection despite looming bankruptcy
Gallery:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/berto...#photo-246966/
Some companies can survive long after their founder has left the building, while others are so centered around the identity of one individual that everything unravels in their absence. And there's arguably no place that can be seen more clearly than in the Italian automobile industry.
Companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have thrived even after the passing of the founder for which they're named, whether or not that founder's family remains involved in the business. Other names like De Tomaso and Isotta Fraschini have disappeared from the scene in the absence of their namesake founders. And the same can be seen in the coachbuilding and design scene. Pininfarina remains a fixture of the industry even after Battista "Pinin" Farina, Sergio Pininfarina and Andrea Pininfarina all passed. As has Zagato since the passing of Ugo Zagato. Things have not gone so well for Bertone, however.
The carrozzeria founded by Giovanni Bertone thrived under the leadership of his son Nuccio, but after the latter's passing in 1997, it all started falling apart. Fighting broke out between Nuccio's widow Lilli and other people closely involved with the company, and the business began to fragment. Now there are so many splinters of the once-great Gruppo Bertone that it's hard to keep track of them all. But arguably the most important of them is Stile Bertone. Or, we should say "was" Stile Bertone, because that outfit has gone bankrupt more times than we can count, and now seems destined to stay there.
With its final dissolution looming, debts skyrocketing and no savior in sight, it looks like Stile Bertone is about to fall of the map (unless a major automaker swoops in to save it like Volkswagen did with Italdesign Giugiaro, like Ford rescued Ghia or like Ferrari absorbed Scaglietti). But what will happen to its assets once it's gone? Well, whatever can be liquidated will be in order to pay off its debtors. But there may not actually be that much that can be sold. The factory at Grugliasco was sold to Fiat, which is using it to manufacture the latest Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte. The Bertone name and logo are licensed to it by Lilli's holding company Bertone Cento. And even its reportedly extensive concept car collection might not be so easy to offload.
That's because the collection, according to WardsAuto, is classified as an item of "historic national heritage" in Italy, which means that it can only be sold as a whole, in its entirety, and cannot be split into individual lots like the ones (pictured above) that RM Auctions sold off at Villa d'Este three years ago. What exactly made those examples eligible for liquidation and the remaining collection not, we don't know. Nor do we know which cars are currently in Stile Bertone's possession and if they were to be sold, whether they would be allowed to leave Italy or Europe.
Companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have thrived even after the passing of the founder for which they're named, whether or not that founder's family remains involved in the business. Other names like De Tomaso and Isotta Fraschini have disappeared from the scene in the absence of their namesake founders. And the same can be seen in the coachbuilding and design scene. Pininfarina remains a fixture of the industry even after Battista "Pinin" Farina, Sergio Pininfarina and Andrea Pininfarina all passed. As has Zagato since the passing of Ugo Zagato. Things have not gone so well for Bertone, however.
The carrozzeria founded by Giovanni Bertone thrived under the leadership of his son Nuccio, but after the latter's passing in 1997, it all started falling apart. Fighting broke out between Nuccio's widow Lilli and other people closely involved with the company, and the business began to fragment. Now there are so many splinters of the once-great Gruppo Bertone that it's hard to keep track of them all. But arguably the most important of them is Stile Bertone. Or, we should say "was" Stile Bertone, because that outfit has gone bankrupt more times than we can count, and now seems destined to stay there.
With its final dissolution looming, debts skyrocketing and no savior in sight, it looks like Stile Bertone is about to fall of the map (unless a major automaker swoops in to save it like Volkswagen did with Italdesign Giugiaro, like Ford rescued Ghia or like Ferrari absorbed Scaglietti). But what will happen to its assets once it's gone? Well, whatever can be liquidated will be in order to pay off its debtors. But there may not actually be that much that can be sold. The factory at Grugliasco was sold to Fiat, which is using it to manufacture the latest Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte. The Bertone name and logo are licensed to it by Lilli's holding company Bertone Cento. And even its reportedly extensive concept car collection might not be so easy to offload.
That's because the collection, according to WardsAuto, is classified as an item of "historic national heritage" in Italy, which means that it can only be sold as a whole, in its entirety, and cannot be split into individual lots like the ones (pictured above) that RM Auctions sold off at Villa d'Este three years ago. What exactly made those examples eligible for liquidation and the remaining collection not, we don't know. Nor do we know which cars are currently in Stile Bertone's possession and if they were to be sold, whether they would be allowed to leave Italy or Europe.