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Marcello Gandini

Marcello Gandini (1938–2024), an Italian designer, worked at Bertone and later from an independent studio near Turin. His projects ranged from the Miura and Countach to the Fiat 132, Citroën BX and Innocenti Mini 90/120.

From Bertone to independent practice

Italian designer Marcello Gandini (1938–2024) led design at Bertone before opening an independent studio in Almese in 1980. His projects crossed sporting and everyday cars, with each design tied to a specific manufacturer and team.1,2,3

Forms for sporting cars

His projects included the Alfa Romeo Montreal, Lancia Stratos, Maserati Khamsin, Lamborghini Miura and Countach. Treccani describes his sports-car forms as angular and forward-looking; the designs came from separate commissions across several marques.1,4

A prototype becomes a production model

The Countach LP500 appeared as a prototype at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. That prototype preceded the production LP400; Bertone drew the Countach’s form.5

Sources and citations (5)
  1. Gandini, Marcello
  2. Marcello Gandini
  3. Summer School 2025 | Il Design delle Idee
  4. Scomparso Marcello Gandini, maestro storico del design automobilistico
  5. Lamborghini history milestones

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