Separated at birth?

We’re sure we’re not the first ones to have noticed this, but could Bertone designer Marcello Gandini be guilty of cribbing off of… himself? Oh sure, the Alfa Romeo Montreal and the Lamborghini Jarama (neither of which we’re particularly huge fans, incidentally) are different cars, but one can’t help but notice the design cues that they share, particularly when viewed from head-on.

Of course, given the jaw-dropping list of credits attached to Gandini’s name, it goes without saying that if anyone should have license to dip into one’s playbook, it would be Gandini.

Photos: Auto Clásico Mallorca, Yan Alexandre

~ by velofinds on January 5, 2010.

Posted in Design, Still images
Tags: alfa, alfa romeo, bertone, gandini, jarama, lamborghini, marcello, montreal, separated at birth

7 Responses to “Separated at birth?”

aside from that, the Montreal was basically a junior version of the MIURA design. If you look at the side profiles, you can see the influence. The MONTREAL is one of the most striking cars i’ve ever seen in person! one of my all time favourites! the Jarama, on the other hand was a bit of a Lambo reject…

iedei said this on January 5, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Why is it that you don’t like Montreals? Not starting a flame war or anything.

rocco said this on April 8, 2013 at 11:34 pm
- Personal taste, basically. I know some people love ’em. Me, I appreciate them, but they don’t do much for me with either the headlight “louvers” open or closed. So, no go for me pretty much.
  
  motoringconbrio said this on April 8, 2013 at 11:40 pm
  - There seems to be a more collective disdain for them though…
    
    rocco said this on April 8, 2013 at 11:58 pm
    - I don’t know anyone in my immediate circle who dislikes them— in fact, I might be the only one..
      
      motoringconbrio said this on April 8, 2013 at 11:59 pm
      - That’s good news; same goes for me. I’ve had my Montreal since I was 13 and it has a special place, obviously. Always keen to discuss, and forever perusing this page.
        
        rocco said this on April 9, 2013 at 12:09 am
        
        That’s fantastic! Regardless of my personal feelings for them, they are special cars for sure. You should submit it to the Readers’ Rides pool 😉
        
        http://www.flickr.com/groups/motoringconbrio
        
        motoringconbrio said this on April 9, 2013 at 9:04 am