1960 Ferrari 250 GT "Nembo" Spyder |
| Written by Steve Ahlgrim |
Like Pamela Anderson, the right curves made 1777 GT a star The tradition of custom coachbuilding died in the 1960s as new technology made "frames" obsolete. Ferrari was among the last constructors still building automobiles with separate frames, and this accounted for the pre-eminence of Italian coachbuilders. The carrozzerie prospered, supported by sporting chassis and powerful drivetrains and nurtured by the Italian passion for design. Such supremacy drew the best talent from Italy and around the world. |
