May 19, 2020 · Named after the Native American tribe, the Navajo boasted sporty glass-fibre coupé bodywork that took the previously in-vogue wedge profile and applied the latest aerodynamic principles. If the Lancia Stratos and Alfa Romeo Carabo could be described as even a tiny bit curvy, the Navajo was strictly straight-edged.

Jan 19, 2020 · Extending the 33 Stradale's base and using fiberglass for the body almost exclusively, Bertone debuted the 33 Navajo concept at the Geneva Motor Show. A 2.0-liter V8 …

Jul 22, 2015 · The Alfa Romeo Navajo is a rear wheel drive road car, with its engine located amidships, and a 2 door coupé body designed by Bertone. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity.

Oct 11, 2013 · Alfa Romeo 33 Navajo (1976) The final 33 Stradale-based dream car was Bertone’s Navajo that debuted in March 1976 at the Geneva Salon. Looking like something straight out of a Buck Rogers movie, the Navajo undeniably captured visitors attention but served as a useful illustration of how designers had lost their way by the mid seventies.

May 17, 2019 · An in-depth historical and technical appraisal of Bertone's 1976 Navajo design concept based on Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale underpinnings

Despite its intentional design excesses, the Navajo represents a concrete idea for a sporty coupé based on the prestigious mechanics of the Alfa 33. The original tubular chassis was lengthened and adapted to create optimum room for two passengers.

At the 1976 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo revealed the final iteration of its series of concept cars based on the race-inspired Tipo 33 Stradale chassis and drivetrain. This final concept, named “Navajo”, was penned by Nuccio Bertone and was perhaps the wildest and most “futuristic” take on the Tipo 33 concept cars. Looking like ...

Oct 13, 2014 · Making its debut at the 1976 Geneva Motor Show, the Navajo became the last in a series of concepts based on the competition-derived Alfa chassis, which included Italdesign’s Iguana, Bertone’s Carabo, and a trio from Pininfarina.

May 24, 2024 · One extremely unique car with a ton of interesting history. The story of this car first begins with another legendary car, the 1 of 18 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. The 33 Stradale was

Dec 12, 2022 · One such example is the Alfa Romeo Navajo, a concept car designed by famed Italian coachbuilder Bertone. The car looks like it could have been dropped straight into a science fiction film with its sharp angles and bubble-shaped canopy.