Luigi Segre
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Luigi "Gigi" Segre was an Italian automotive designer and engineer, leading the Carrozzeria Ghia
from 1953, when Mario Boano
left, until his death in 1963, from complications during surgery.
Segre was widely known for styling the Karmann-Ghia (1953), and he also consulted on the styling of the Renault Dauphine
. Overall, Dauphine styling was a scaled down version of the Renault Frégate
; and in June 1953, Pierre Lefaucheux
, Renault's chairman, requested Segre's and Carrozzeria Ghia
assistance, especially with integrating the Dauphine's engine's air intake at the rear doors.
Segre also established the OSI
coachbuilding company with Arrigo Olivetti in 1960.
Carrozzeria Ghia
Carrozzeria Ghia SpA is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, established by Giacinto Ghia and Gariglio as Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio, located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin....
from 1953, when Mario Boano
Mario Boano
Felice Mario Boano was an Italian automobile coachbuilder.With Giorgio Alberti, he bought the Carrozzeria Ghia in Torino when their friend Giacinto Ghia died...
left, until his death in 1963, from complications during surgery.
Segre was widely known for styling the Karmann-Ghia (1953), and he also consulted on the styling of the Renault Dauphine
Renault Dauphine
Renault Dauphine is a rear-engined economy car manufactured by Renault in one body style — a three-box, four-door sedan — as the successor to the Renault 4CV, with over two million examples marketed worldwide during its production from 1956-1967....
. Overall, Dauphine styling was a scaled down version of the Renault Frégate
Renault Frégate
The Renault Frégate is a full-size or executive car produced by the French automaker Renault between 1951 and 1960.-Origins:The Frégate was conceived in the years immediately following World War II...
; and in June 1953, Pierre Lefaucheux
Pierre Lefaucheux
Pierre Lefaucheux was a leading French industrialist and a Compagnon de la Libération. -Early years:Born at Triel-sur-Seine, and descended from the French inventor Casimir Lefaucheux, Pierre was second of the four children of Pierre André Lefaucheux and Madeleine Dulac.He volunteered for military...
, Renault's chairman, requested Segre's and Carrozzeria Ghia
Carrozzeria Ghia
Carrozzeria Ghia SpA is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, established by Giacinto Ghia and Gariglio as Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio, located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin....
assistance, especially with integrating the Dauphine's engine's air intake at the rear doors.
Segre also established the OSI
Officine Stampaggi Industriali
The Officine Stampaggi Industriali was a coachbuilding company founded in 1960 in Turin by former president of Ghia Luigi Segre and Arrigo Olivetti ....
coachbuilding company with Arrigo Olivetti in 1960.