Alfa Romeo Carabo
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The Alfa Romeo Carabo is a concept car first shown at the 1968 Paris Motor Show. It was designed by Marcello Gandini, working for the Bertone design studio. The Carabo name is derived from the Carabid
Alfa Romeo Carabo 01
Carabo with doors open
Rear side view of the Carabo at the Alfa Romeo Museum
Nuccio Bertone next to the Carabo
Scissor doors
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Scissor doors are automobile doors that rotate vertically at a fixed hinge at the front of the door, rather than outward as with a conventional door.
Alfa Romeo Carabo
…just 10 weeks and featured fiberglass bodywork. It was never intended for production but was fully functional and showcased unique features such as its scissor doors, being the first known vehicle to feature them. The Carabo was one of the first "wedge" shaped designs by Gandini, who would later go on to design cars…
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