The QUANTiNO Twentyfive special electric sports car without batteries

Special ONES The presence of an environmentally friendly electric car for the automotive enthutiats in the United States is of course not something extraordinary, because it is indeed commonplace for vehicles like that to be seen milling about on the streets of that country. Moreover, as we all know that the largest electric car manufacturer, Tesla also currently based in there.

The QUANTiNO Twentyfive shown off specifically to celebrate nanoFlowCell's 25th anniversary as well as its expansion plan to the US. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)

However, this does not necessarily discourage automotive manufacturers from all over the world from marketing their such kind of products in that country, while still making the US's automotive market to be their main targets. This is what is trying to do by NanoFlowcell Holdings, a London-based company which is said to be expanding to the United States by introducing its special eco-friendly vehicle called the nanoFlowcell QUANTiNO Twentyfive.

The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive is sporty 2+2 car with removable roof, and is powered by electric motors attached to each wheel. (Picture from: Carscoops)

In which the prototype of this car had been discussed a few years ago, precisely in 2016; (If You wanna see the article, just click). As quoted of Carscoops, as well as for the brand's expansion purposed to the US market, the car is also to mark its 25th anniversary, that's why this special version of QUANTiNO's car is dubbed twentyfive. Furthermore, this sporty 2+2 car with removable roof is powered by electric motors attached to each wheel, and is capable of producing a combined power of around 320 hp.

The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive interior featured with an elegant modern style, which is covered entirely in a combination of brown-black genuine leathers, and stainless trims. (Picture from: OtomotifSindoNews)

Uniquely, the electric car developed by nanoFlowcell does not use a battery system like many other manufacturers did. Instead, they applied the bi-ION technology by using a positively charged electrolyte and a negatively charged anolyte that meet in an ion-selective membrane to generate electricity. Well, to add it, of course, requires special refueling facility for a bi-ION nanoFlowcell solution.

The nanoFlowCell QUANTiNO Twentyfive is applied the bi-ION technology by using a positively charged electrolyte and a negatively charged anolyte that meet in an ion-selective membrane to generate electricity. (Picture from: Autoevolution)

As it was stated in the nanoFlowcell's press release that in the future besides building car factory for production of the QUANT E-models series, the company also intends to build a large-scale bi-ION® production facility, providing transportable renewable energy for fuelling nanoFlowcell applications.

Chief Executive and Chief Technology Officer of nanoFlowcell, Nunzio La Vecchia said that with the Reducing Inflation Act, the United States has made the largest investment in clean energy in US history, and the potential implications for renewable energy are far-reaching.

He further added that nanoFlowcell will not seek investment from the US government to expand its manufacturing facilities and infrastructure in the United States; if necessary the company will forge strategic partnerships to build and expand manufacturing and infrastructure, as well as integrate nanoFlowcell technology into all sectors of the economy. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NANOFLOWCELL | CARSCOOPS | AUTOEVOLUTION ]

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The unique doorless Enzmann 506 Spyder

Rare ONES Maybe not many are familiar with this classic roadster of 1950s. In appearance, those classic car briefly reminds us of the Porsche 356 made by a German manufacturer from the same era. Did you know if that was the Enzmann 506 Spyder known as an eye-catching door-less 2-seater roadster was manufactured by a small Swiss automaker ranging from 1957 through the late of 1960s.

The Enzmann 506 Spyder was designed and built by Dr. Emil Enzmann based on the Volkswagen Beetle, with an attractive fiberglass bodywork at his father garage. (Picture from: Pinterest)

As quoted of ConceptCarz, this Swiss unique speedster originally designed and built by Dr. Emil Enzmann, due to really want to have a nice looking sports car, but can't afford a branded one at the time. For the reason, he purchased Volkswagen Beetle, then unbolted the body shells from the floorpans, and re-fitted them with an attractive and lightweight fiberglass bodywork designed by himself, and then produced by a shipyard in Grandson on his order.

The Enzmann 506 Spyder's bodywork made of fiberglass done by known as a plastic boat builders named A.&O. Staempfli of Grandson, Switzerland. (Picture from: Porsche Galerie RS)

Well, in further developments then he founded company called the Enzmann Automobile of Schupfheim, Switzerland, with a goal to produce a more economical sports car, really easy handling and safer while running on high speed. Meanwhile for this unique speedster's bodywork then hand it over to a Grandson-based plastic boat builders named  A.&O. Staempfli.

The Enzmann 506 Spyder was produced in very limited series with the work done entirely by hand. (Picture from: Pinterest)

The Enzmann 506 Spyder was produced in very limited series with the work done entirely by hand. The fiberglass body was built inside a female model covered by a separation layer before it was saturated with a polyester resin. Once the resin hardened, the only thing left to do was sand, polish and paint the surface to manage a completely professional repair. 

The Enzmann 506 Spyder's cabin featured an integrated roll bar, safety pelvic strap and an ergonomically designed sports bucket seat. (Picture from: Porsche Galerie RS)

This unique doorless fiberglass bodied roadster debuted at the 1957 Frankfurt Auto Show, and Enzmann gave the 506 designation following his company name, it was coincidentally taken from the booth number where the automaker company exhibited the car at the auto expo.  

The doorless fiberglass bodied roadster called the Enzmann 506 Spyder debuted at the 1957 Frankfurt Auto Show. (Picture from: Pinterest)

The Enzmann 506 roadster body is extremely rigid and is entirely one piece with the exception of the gas tank and engine compartment opening, besides that it doesn't have any doors, and only indentations for the feet in the sides. Along with the full assembled vehicle, buyers could also purchase just the fiberglass bodies and do the assembly by themselves (such kind of a kit car).

Most of the Enzmann 506 Spyders powered by by the Okrasa 1,295 cc engines, while a few of them used the Porsche 356's engine. (Picture from: Porsche Galerie RS)

For its drivetrain, most of the vehicles were powered by the Okrasa 1,295 cc engines. Under the right circumstances coupled with such a light car (properly controlled suspension not withstanding) nimble handling, steering and braking, of the such engine capable made the car run up to 100 mph (160,93 kph). Later, due to the Porsche 356 engine was similar, a few Enzmann 506 Spyders changed its default engine to use this one. 

And reportedly the Swiss car company produced the unique roadster over 100 units during the production period which lasted from 1957 to 1970. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CONCEPTCARZ | PORSCHE GALERIE RS ]

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Zagato presented the gorgeous retro-sporty coupé on its centennial in collaboration with Alfa Romeo

ONE-OFF The word gorgeous is perhaps only one of the many appropriate words to describe the works of one of the Italian coachbuilders, Zagato. This Milan-based company was founded in 1919 by Ugo Zagato. The company is noted as a well-known coachbuilder that diligently builds gorgeus and great cars throughout its collaborating with various world-renowned car marque.

Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB was built by Zagato to mark its centennial in collaboration with Alfa Romeo. (Picture from: AutoDesignMagazine)

Recently, to mark the 100th anniversary of the collaboration between Alfa Romeo and the Milan-based coachbuilder, Zagato chose to commemorate this important anniversary by creating a new model. For your info, Alfa Romeo and Zagato have collaborated since 1921, by presenting a roadster called the Alfa Romeo Tipo G1 Zagato.

The Alfa Romeo TZ Series designed by Zagato, sorted ranging from most far background to foreground; the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ or TZ1,  Alfa Romeo TZ2, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa, and Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale. (Picture from: Alfa-Romeo-Portal)

The idea to build a retro-style car but still look sporty appeared in 2021, and Zagato can only realize it now into the Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB, and it's also intended to be a homage for their historic collaboration. The project can be done after the Milan-based coachbuilder met a German customer chosen from many its loyal customers, whose also known to have many Alfa Romeos in his garage including the rare Alfa Romeo Competizione 8C,as well as all Alfa-Romeo models of the recent years. 

The Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato's front-end styling is a mix of old and new as it takes inspiration from the Alfa Romeo SZ while using the latest three-point LED headlight design taken from the 2023 Giulia facelift. (Picture from: AutoGaleria)

The gorgeous two-doors sporty styled coupé was using Zagato's typical carbon fiber bodywork based on the latest Giulia Quadrifoglio platform with the short wheelbase, and upgraded into the GTAm specification by maintaining the 6-speed manual transmission. The car is powered by the legendary V6 twin turbo with a capacity of 2,900 cc engine. It was then made in such a way as to be the perfect DNA, therefore to mark a new chapter in the history of the legendary collaboration between the two Milan-based companies.

Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB featured with Zagato's typical carbon fiber bodywork based on the latest Giulia Quadrifoglio platform, and upgraded into the GTAm specification with the short wheelbase. (Picture from: KabarOto)

Then what about the design, if for the Alfa Romeo's 100th anniversary in 2010, Zagato chose the theme 'TZ or Tubolare Zagato,' then created the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa powered by the 8C engine, followed by Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale built based on the Chrysler Dodge Viper, and was immediately referred to by the press as the first American Alfa Romeo. While for centennial anniversary of those two Italian companies collaboration theme was 'SZ or Sprint Zagato'.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato's interior uses plenty of regular Giulia Quadrifoglio parts, such as the infotainment screen and various switches.. (Picture from: AutoDesignMagazine)

The TZ and SZ boasted two different design languages but both dress up the Zagato GranTurismo concepts. The Giulia SWB Corsa (SWB is short wheelbase) prototype design was therefore a natural evolution of the Alfa Romeo SZ model starting with the Codatronca version of the 1961, which dominated the GT Class in 1962-1963, up to the more recent SZ's front end was inspired by the new Alfa Romeo Tonale model.

Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB by Zagato is powered by mid-mounted V6 twin turbo with a capacity of 2,900 cc engine coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox. (Picture from: KabarOto)

Unlike the 1990 SZ based on the Alfa Romeo 75 Evoluzione, and not a shortened wheelbase as well, the new prototype got name "SWB" because it's developed by Zagato itself from the Giorgio's modular floor plan of the Giulia and Stelvio by optimizing its overhangs and wheelbase which in accordance to Zagato's sporting tradition.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato featured with the Kammback rear design inspired by the Giulia TZ while the massive GTAm rear wing has been removed to create a cleaner look. (Picture from: AutoDesignMagazine)

The design process was carried out according to the collaborative idea of the Zagato team, under supporting by Head of design for Alfa Romeo, Alejandro Mesonero, and his team since the beginning. However, the car conception, development and production were carried out entirely independently by the Milanese atelier. It was also stated the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge on the car is solely for descriptive and promotional purposes, in keeping with Zagato's choice to take inspiration sources of the Alfa Romeo SZ.

Reportedly, now that the car has been built, and is being on a photo shot session at the La Pista Circuit in Arese, Milan. After that, it will be officially handed over to its German prospective owner (estimated in March 2023), and ending an important year for Zagato and sealing its collaboration with Alfa Romeo that's already run for more than 100 years, the result with the highest collector values for more than 150 models. *** [EKA | FR0M VARIOUS SOURCES | ALFA ROMEO | ZAGATO | ROADANDTRACK | CARSCOOPS | IDMOTOR1 | AUTODESIGNMAGAZINE ]

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One of the Dutch's most luxurious supercars

eXotic ONES As one of the European countries that also has a strong connection with the automotive world, it turns out that the Netherlands also has a number of exotic car brands that really attract the attention of world automotive enthusiasts. And one of them is Spyker Cars which is a high-class sports car maker founded in 1880 by two Dutch brothers, Hendrik Jan and Jacobus Spijker, who are blacksmiths by profession.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is a mid-engined two-seater luxury sportscar and built by Spyker cars during 2001 to 2009. (Picture from: Tuningblog.eu)

And the Dutch automaker company has been making supercars that blended in such a way became a vehicle that has a great performance with the maximum luxury touch. This is clearly seen in a supercar made by Almere-based automaker that caught our attention, the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB, while surfing on Youtube channel recently.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is powered by an Audi-made 4.2 liter V8 engine with 395 hp, and torque of 480 Nm at 7,200 rpm. (Picture from: GoMotors.net)

As quoted of Wikipedia, the Dutch automaker started production of the Spyker C8 sports car series since 2000 under the name Spyker Spyder, which takes visual cues from the 1999 Spyker Silvestris V8 concept car but with much changed proportions. Well, for the Spyker C8 Laviolette is the second production sports car, and was first introduced to the public in the Amsterdam Auto Show 2001, meanwhile the name 'Laviolette' is a reference to Belgian engineer Joseph Valentin Laviolette, who helped develop several Spyker race cars in the early 1900s.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's maximum acceleration from 0-100 kph only takes about 4.5 seconds, and capable to speed up to 300 kph. (Picture from: Tuningblog.eu)

The Spyker C8 Laviolette was included into the Spyker's first generation sportscar, is produced from 2001 to 2009, and produced in limited number of 55 units only, by using the same engine as the other Spyker C8 models, namely an Audi-made 4.2 liter V8 engine with 395 hp, and torque of 480 Nm at 7,200 rpm. The supercar maximum acceleration from 0-100 kph only takes about 4.5 seconds, and capable to speed up to 300 kph. As for the transmission, the automaker offers two options ie automatic and manual, both are powered by a six-speed transmission system.

All layers of the Dutch Royal Tanneries Hulshof genuine leather contribute to make comfort in the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's cabin. (Picture from: Supercars.net)

As You can see, the Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB is a mid-engined two-seater luxury sports car featuring a short wheelbase. The wheelbase alone makes it stand out among other designs from the brand name. It also has a very distinctive design of lightweight aluminum on the body and an engineering package that is uncompromising. As you might expect from a luxurious supercar such this, its interior was hand made by using only the very best of bespoke materials to create a true high classed style.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB featured with a fixed glass canopy and an integrated roof air intake to replace a retractable soft top roof of the previous Spyder model. (Picture from: Supercars.net)

It was amazing, while You entering its interior also presented therein luxury. All layers of the Dutch Royal Tanneries Hulshof genuine leather contribute to make comfort in the supercar's cabin coupled with safety riding systems such as airbags are not only available for the driver but also the passengers. The dashboard finish and instrument gauges are a treat for the eyes and are exceptionally satisfying to the touch. The exquisitely detailed toggle switches provide visual clues to the racing heritage of this Spyker, while a dashboard designed by the renowned watchmaker Chronoswiss may be ordered as an option.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette SWB's dashboard finish and instrument gauges are a treat for the eyes and are exceptionally satisfying to the touch. (Picture from: GoMotors.net)

Besides that, this is the first C8 Coupe, which replaces the Spyder's retractable soft top roof with a fixed glass canopy and an integrated roof air intake. During the production period of the Spyker C8 Laviolette which lasted until 2012, it was noted that there were several other variants such as Laviolette LWB (2008–2012), Laviolette LM85 (2009–2012), and Laviolette GT2-R (2008–2010) race cars.

Meanwhile, do any of you know what price range the C8 Laviolette at this time? We hope you willing to share the info with us here. And what is certain is that the price would not be cheap considering the luxury and sophistication offered by this Dutch supercar, estimation more than seven digits in American dollars. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPYKER CARS | AUTOGESPOT.NL | MYCARSPECS | WIKIPEDIA | SUPERCARS.NET ]

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16 unique shaped Ferraris you've never knew before (Part-2)

Unique ONES Now, this is the second part of the '16 unique shaped Ferraris you've never known before' which will probably be even more exciting than the previous part, because in this section there are several models that have never been seen by the public before.

For many years Ferrari has allowed certain coachbuilders to create a unique car for their clients, and sometimes the resulting got strange designs. (Picture from: TopGear)

Here are the second part of the articles, based on the time of the car making ranging from 1950 to 2000;

 

9. 1976 Ferrari 308 GT Rainbow

The Ferrari 308 GT4 Rainbow was built and designed by Carrozeria Bertone, based on the Dino 308 GT4. Unfortunately, the 308 GT4 Rainbow production were not much of a hit and most likely as a result it didn't design like most Ferraris in general. While previously the design of the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 car has been known to represent a mixture of calmness and tradition from the Maranello-based premium car manufacturer, the design of the Ferrari Rainbow seemed to imply an experimental styling that was far from conventional.

1976 Ferrari 308 GT4 Rainbow. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

In construction, the Rainbow uses the same chassis as the Ferrari 308 GT4 combined with a 3.0-liter V8 engine that is believed to be capable of producing power of 250 horsepower. And by the chassis cutting as long as a 10 cm, giving a compact and aggressive look to the Rainbow figure. The prototype was introduced for the first time at the 1976 Turin Motor Show, which immediately highlighted the uniqueness of its design with for the first time the Ferrari's engine mechanism mounted in the middle, precisely behind the driver's seat.

10. 1976 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Beach Car
We’re a little peeved we didn’t discover this car in time for our best beach cars story last summer, but then again, we’d never have found it. A Ferrari beach car? Come on. 

1976 Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Beach Car. (Picture from: 365GTC4)

But sure enough, this Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Beach Car was built by Felber for the 1976 Geneva Motor Show, and powered by a 320HP V12 engine. We bet it was a little wilder than a Jolly 500 on the sands of St. Tropez.

11. 1983 Ferrari 400i Meera S
Michelotti took the handsome but somewhat bland Ferrari 400i and somehow managed to convert it into what looks like a first generation RX-7 kit car. Built for Prince Saoud of Saudi Arabia and named after his girlfriend.

1983 Ferrari 400i Meera S. (Picture from: FavCars)

The list of features includes some odd items including windshield wipers on all four sides and an in-dash monitor takes the place of the inside rear view mirror. This was the last Ferrari built by Michelotti. Thankfully.

12. 1987 Ferrari 408 4RM

The Italian prancing horse logoed premium car manufacturer built the Ferrari 408 4RM, and is powered by a rear-mid-mounted, quad-cam, four-liter V8 was good for 300 bhp, it was dry-sumped to keep the oil where it needed to be in the corners. And, considering it was propelling just 1,340 kilos, it'd be pretty brisk.

1987 Ferrari 408 4RM. (Picture from: TopGear)

There're only two examples were completed. The first (70183) came with a pressed stainless steel monocoque. The second (78610) and a spare were formed from aluminum honeycomb chemically bonded with epoxy resin. The initial aluminum variant was manufactured in collaboration with Canadian firm Alcan.

13. 1989 Ferrari Mythos 

These rare one-off Ferrari Mythos concept was introduced to the public at the 1989 Tokyo Motor Show. It was built atop a Ferrari Testarossa platform. The interiors two sculptured leather seats provides comfort that is unmatched for a two-seater barchetta. There're coupe, targa, and speedster body styles were considered, with the latter ultimately receiving the green light.

1989 Ferrari Mythos. (Picture from: CarGurus)

Those enormous intakes fed a 390 horsepower of its 4.9-liter Tipo F113B flat-12 engine combined with 5-speed manual transmission system. Unlike the “red-head” it shared its chassis and running gear with, the Mythos sat nearly five-inches wider, was six-inches shorter in length, and three-inches lower in overall height. It was a truly compact supercar.

14. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS Conciso

The Ferrari 328 GTS Conciso was coming from the same year as another unique model, the Mythos, and known as a brainchild of German designer Bernd Michalak. Aside from the roofless radically different shape, the Conciso's body is made entirely from aluminum to shed pounds (it's good for a 30-percent weight reduction). Looking for doors? There's no doors pinned as your in-out access, so you should be hop into the cabin.

1989 Ferrari 328 GTS Conciso. (Picture from: MotorAuthority)

The powertrain remains all from Ferrari 328 GTS, however, with a 3.2-liter V-8 engine producing around 270 horsepower coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission system. Its performance, while as for the 328 GTS standard version could crack 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, but the Conciso's time should be slightly better considered due to the weight savings.

15. 1998 Ferrari F50 Bolide

In its history, Ferrari is one of the Italian premium car manufacturers known to be very fond of creating special products, which are found in the LaFerrari lineage. One of the most extreme cars ever produced by the prancing horse logoed manufacturer is the F50, which were also the last car to actually use a V12 engine taken from a Formula 1 race car as its power source. The supercar was made in limited number, ie as many as 349 units, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ferrari in 1995.

1998 Ferrari F50 Bolide. (Picture from: Superscars.net)

And among those F50 models there was also a custom-made model made for special customers dubbed as Ferrari F50 Bolide. Reportedly, this rarest prancing horse sted was owned by His Highness Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. Nevertheless this car also said became one of the most mysterious cars of the Maranello-based automaker, due to nobody ever saw the car running on the highways, or even on displayed on automotive expo.

16. 2000 Ferrari Rossa 

This is a concept car concept that was created to celebrate Pininfarina's 70th anniversary and name taken from the Testarossa which represents one of the Ferrari's iconic models designed by the same Italian famous auto design house, so it was named the Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa. This inspiring concept car was designed by Ken Okuyama, a well-known automotive designer while he still worked for Pininfarina and the same figure behind the birth of Kode 57 and Kode 0, two unique cars which were first introduced in 2016 and 2018.

2000 Ferrari Rossa. (Picture from: Motor1)

The Ferrari Pininfarina Rossa was made purely as a showcar. As we've mentioned above, this concept car was built based on of the Ferrari 550 Maranello. And still using the same engine, a naturally aspirated V12 engine with capacity of 5.5-liter and capable of spewing power up to 478 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 419 lbs-ft at 5,000 rpm. All the power is then channeled to the rear wheels through the six-speed manual transmission system and controlled by a gated shifter which immediately reminds us of the Ferrari Testarossa.

That's 16 unique shaped Ferraris might you've never knew before. And then which one do you think is the most unique? If you are still curious and want to see the first part of the articles. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | CLASSICDRIVER ]

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16 unique shaped Ferraris you've never knew before (Part-1)

Unique ONES There are countless Ferraris that will go down in the annals as 'legends of their time' since it's founded in 1947. Besides that for many years the prancing horse logoed automaker has allowed the certain coachbuilder to create a unique car body for their clients, and sometimes the resulting have strange designs. 

For many years Ferrari has allowed certain coachbuilders to create a unique car for their clients, and sometimes the resulting got strange designs. (Picture from: TrendHunter)

Here are the first part of sixteen of the most strange Ferrari cars of all time, based on the time of the car making ranging from 1950 to 2000;

1. 1950 Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export ‘Uovo'
This Ferrari sports car is one-of-a-kind in the world, and is called Ferrari Uovo, or Ferrari 166MM/212 Export ‘Uovo' for its fullname. Well, indeed Ferrari Uovo has a unique looks and styling, or can be said to be eccentric. This car is a one-off project produced by an Italian coachbuilder named Carrozzeria Fontana based on a Ferrari 166MM classic car platform, after it crashed in its first attempt its original buyers, the Marzotto brothers.

1950 Ferrari 166 MM/212 Export ‘Uovo'. (Picture from: SportscarDigest)

And the result is a unique car shaped like an egg, or 'Uovo' in Italian. Franco Reggiani who was the mastermind behind its special bodywork, and creating a shape he likened to that of a plane without wings. The good-looker sportscar powered by a 1.56-liter petrol engine that produces up to 186 horsepower of power, and launched for the first time in 1951.

 

2. 1956 Ferrari SuperAmerica 410

If we seen this unique-shaped car, there's a joke related with it. It's said the designers of Carrozzeria Ghia were drunk when designing the Ferrari SuperAmerica 410. This was unprecedented for a Ferrari design to share so many common elements with the 1950s American cars such as wrap-around windshield, heavy chrome bumper and grille, heavy chrome panel running along the waistline, and what’s this? Tailfins on a Ferrari?

1956 Ferrari SuperAmerica 410. (Picture from: Za-Rosa)

But in our opinion, this car is not too bad. Instead, this car is too pretty to use the 'Prancing Horse' logo. By referring to the design, the car is more appropriately referred to as an American car than the Italian car. In addition, at that time Ghia also known have designed several concept cars for Chrysler. For your info, this car It was the last time Ghia Carrozzeria would work for Ferrari models, and in 1970 the firm was acquired by Ford Motor Company.

3. 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 'Shooting Brake'

This was an example of the most beautiful Ferrari road cars was styled by an American, and then subsequently ruined by another America. It started by Tom Tjaarda while he was working for Pininfarina, penned the gorgeous Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 back in the 1960s.

1965 Ferrari 330 GT 'Shooting Brake'. (Picture from: MyCarQuest)

The design for this unique Ferrari 330 GT 'Shooting Brake' version came from the son of the US Ferrari importer with help from designer Bob Peak. Finally, the 330 was completely rebodied by an Italian-coachbuilder company owned by Alfredo Vignale, with only the original car’s windshield and part of its doors remaining. What a waste.

4. 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Shark Nose'

Now, what we will discuss is one of the Ferrari classic cars that is included in the category but has an appearance that can be considered eccentric but still beautiful and elegant, it's the Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Shark Nose' is powered by a 4L Colombo V12 engine. How not, it became the one-of-a-kind Ferrari classic car after getting additional magic design touch from the famous Turin-based coachbuilder Pininfarina.

1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Shark Nose,' (Picture from: Autoblog)

This unique classic car was originally purchased by a Texas oil barons, and was also noted car collector, and racing enthusiast, named John W. Mecom Jr. When this Ferrari's Coupe Series I arrived with a rare combination four-speed overdrive transmission system with rare quadruple headlights, in dark blue with a brown leather interior. Mecom then sent it back to Italy for modification, after completed as you can see today, it featured with the new shark-nose styled front grill, and also altered headlights.

5. 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 'Navarro'

Its “unique” body was commissioned from Drogo Carrozzeria Sports Cars by an Italian night club owner named Norbert Navarro. This prancing horse sted life began as a regular-production of 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2, but Navarro wasn’t satisfied with its styling.

1966 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 'Navarro'. (Picture from: CarPixel)

Significant changes were made the vehicle’s original design. The front was lengthened and drooped and the rear features odd narrow fins running from the rear of the car to the roof. Thankfully, the car was unchanged mechanically.

6. 1968 Ferrari 275 P2 Speciale
It turns out that from the Ferrari 250 P race car was born later another no less famous sportscar called the Ferrari 275 P2, and it was newly from here that the unique shaped the Ferrari 275 P2 Speciale we are talking about was born in 1968. It came about after the donor car had accident and caught fire in late of the 1965, and turned out that the race car caught the attention of Luigi Chinetti Jr. to rebuild it.

1968 Ferrari 275 P2 Speciale. (Picture from: Carstyling.ru)

At the same time Coco Chinetti Jr. had managed to find a potential buyer, so he contacted his old friend Bob Peak to sketch a futuristic-styled 2-seater sportscar. After the car sketches finished, then the remained car sent to Italy to be built into new car by Giovanni Michelotti. The car is not only exotic featured with a pair of gull wing styled doors and is also quite comfortable to drive because it is powered by a 4-liter V12 engine.

7. 1969 Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa
Now we will discuss another unique car called the Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa ('Grintosa,' an Italian word translates to 'aggressive in a sporting fashion') which is reportedly special commissioned of Coco Chinetti Jr. in 1969. The unique car built in the Maranello-based Ferrari's plant and was one of the 10 (ten) Ferrari NART 365 Spyder models ever made and built based on the Ferrari 365 GTC which is said to have adopted a very futuristic design at the time.

1969 Ferrari 365 NART Spyder Grintosa. (Picture from: Conceptcarz)

The Ferrari NART 365 Spyder Grintosa was made for only one example, and is said to be an unattractive model among automotive enthusiasts (perhaps until now) because of its unusual shape and coud be said as the weird ones ever used on the prancing horse steds. As you can see from the very front which includes the nose/headlights, side vents, and a weird rear tire cover, maybe the car is the only Ferrari model that uses such a style.

8. 1974 Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Convertible

In mid-1974, Luigi Chinetti, a former racer (as an official importer of the prancing horse logoed cars) commissioned Carrozzeria Zagato, the Milan-based renowned design house to bulid the Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Convertible (the "Convertibile" is Italian for "Convertible") for one of his potential-clients in America.

1974 Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Convortibile. (Picture from: TopCarRating)

The sports car which later became known as the Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato Convertibile was designed to be inspired by the Ferrari 3Z Spider, the Ferarri sports car model of the 1970s, although with some significant changes. The rear design of the 330 Convertibile is taller and heavier, without the downward slope of the original. The headlights are covered in an innovative plexiglass cover in a rectangular shape that is flush with the body. Meanwhile, the 330 Convertibile taillight cluster is also modified and hidden in a small niche.

Before you moved to the 2nd part of this article, what do you think about all of those cars mentioned above? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FERRARI | CLASSICDRIVER ]
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