1954 Fiat 1100 TV Stanguellini Bertone Berlinetta

Designed by the legendary Franco Scaglione at Bertone. This striking car was intended to be part of a small run of coachbuilt cars using high performance Stanguellini powerplants based on high-performance Fiat 1100 TV (Turismo Veloce) running gear. Stanguellini modified the 1100 Berlinetta engine internals, brakes and gearset. With a Weber carburettor, special intake manifold and high-compression cylinder head nearly 70 bhp was possible. 4-Speed Column-Shifted manual transmission. Independent front suspension with rear live axle and strut dampened semi-elliptical leaf springs. 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes.

At Bertone, Franco Scaglione was producing some of the most daring designs including the Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnicas (B.A.T.) series on the Alfa Romeo 1900 platform. In many ways the Scaglione 1100 Berlinetta was a production version of these designs and it incorporated some of their specific traits. A split rear window, sleek fastback profile, fully integrated grill with headlights and fins on the rear fenders were all signature cues from this series.

The interior is superbly detailed, from the beautifully textured instrument panel to the magnificently wrought metal door hardware and rich tan leather accents. The attention to detail and craftsmanship are evident throughout. The sill plates are beautiful and elegant, and the sun visors are the delicate type made of shaded glass that is typical of the 1950s. The upholstery and leather are excellent throughout, as are the switches and instruments. The rear hatch is side-hinged and features a neatly integrated parcel shelf. Only four cars were produced. (fantasyjunction.com & supercars.net)

(Photos from supercars.net, bonhams.com, hemmings.com,
wonderful-cars-2011.blogspot.ca, fantasyjunction.com & mycarquest.com)

2008 Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11 Bertone Coupe Concept

Until 1990, American dentist Gary Kaberle had been the owner of the Franco Scaglione designed Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 9 (Berlinetta Aerodynamica Tecnica) concept since its debut at the 1955 Turin auto show. The B.A.T. 9 was the third and final aerodynamic design excercise built by Italian coachbuilder Bertone on an Alfa Romeo 1900 chassis. All three of them were designed by Scaglione and even though they shared similarities, each was distinctly different. 

Well over a decade later, Kaberle asked the Italian company to build him a new B.A.T. That idea had already crossed the Bertone's designers' minds numerous times, but they needed Kaberle's push to turn it into reality. 

For the basis of the new B.A.T. 11, Bertone and Kaberle not surprisingly chose Alfa Romeo's new 8C Competizione chassis. Valery Muller's design was eventually chosen and finalized late in 2007. Original cues like the covered wheels and curved fins are prominantly featured on Muller's design. The body was made of unitary steel with carbon fibre body panels. 

At present, B.A.T. 11 is only a non-functioning mock-up with operable doors, interior and drivetrain. Had it been completed, the rear wheel drive concept would have be powered by a 4.691 liter / 286.3 cu in V8. The naturally aspirated engine could produce 450 bhp / 336 KW @ 7000 rpm. Other features included paddle-operated 6 speed automatic transmission and power assisted rack-and-pinion steering. (ultimatecarpage.com & supercars.net)

Below (L to R) B.A.T. 5, 7, 9, 11 Concepts

(Photos from ultimatecarpage.com, supercars.net,
conceptcarz.com, autoblog.com  & autowp.ru)