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The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Boano

31 March 20243 min read5 images

Discover the legacy of Mario Felice Boano, an Italian coachbuilder who revolutionized car design and production post-WWII. From collaborations with Ghia to founding Boano Lavorazioni Speciali, his innovations shaped iconic cars.

The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Boano
Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s, Wheelsage

When we think of the myth of Italian coachbuilders, we often dwell on the design that distinguishes the stylistic language of a brand, but it is not enough just to be able to design a car, you also need to create the production process to be able to market it.

The perfect blend of creativity and the ability to build and industrialise cars is Mario Felice Boano. A man whose work experience and entrepreneurial intuition left an everlasting mark on the history of post-war Turin.

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Exhibited for the first time at the 1955 Turin Motor Show, the Abarth 207A Boano Spyder Corsa used the mechanicals of the Fiat 1100 while the bodywork was made by Boano.

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