The B.A.T. series of cars from the 1950s, designed by Bertone, a famous Italian coachbuilder, holds a special place in the history of automotive aerodynamics. B.A.T. stands for Berlinetta Aerodinamica Tecnica, meaning aerodynamic experiment coupe. The Alfa Romeo-based B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 6, and B.A.T. 7 are more well known, but the Abarth 1500 Biposto is still very important in that it was the very first model in the series.
Designed by master designer Franco Scaglione, working for Bertone at the time, the Abarth 1500 Biposto boasted not only a mix of strong character and unique style, but first-class aerodynamics as well. The eye-opening triple headlights and the carved out features of the front and rear fenders gave it its own unique look, while the shape of the rear featured hints of the coming of the popular tailfin design. The overall design later proved to produce superior aerodynamics in wind tunnel testing, thanks in part to Scaglione's previous study of aeronautical engineering. Scaglione was later credited for having "anticipated the flow of air" way back in the 1950s.
There was only one Abarth 1500 Biposto manufactured, and it was shown in the 1952 Torino Auto Show. After that it was purchased by Packard of the United States, and it disappeared from the public's eye. This historically significant car was restored to perfection by Chris Drake of the United Kingdom, and brought to the United States to appear at the 2010 Concours de Elegance in Pebble Beach where it took home the Gran Turismo Trophy.
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