2010 marks Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary, and to celebrate, the design firm plans on building a special Alfa Romeo concept car for the 2010 Geneva motor show.
Given Pininfarina wants this concept to celebrate its past, present, and future, an Alfa Spider seems to be a natural choice.
Pininfarina has a long-standing relationship with Alfa Romeo, and was responsible for designing the firm’s legendary 1966 “Duetto” Spider.
Development of the two-seat spider was supervised by Lowie Vermeersch, also responsible for the Rolls-Royce Hyperion. Vermeersch, 35, started with the company in 1997 as an intern, rising to Design Director just ten years later.
Revealing the further design cues and body style of the Pininfarina’s Alfa Romeo spider, the designer views the new concept as the modern interpretation of the most famous car it produced for Alfa Romeo, the 1966 Duetto spider. It carries the original Duetto layout that includes front longitudinal engine and rear drive and is most likely to share its platform with the stunning 8C Spider. The design has been kept simple with thin front and rear lamps.
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Although Alfa Romeo has a new executive team now, Vermeersch is aware of Alfa’s history and the Duetto’s legacy.
A new Alfa Romeo Duetto would be a fantastic example to celebrate both company’s anniversaries.
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