Sergio Sartorelli
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Sergio Sartorelli was an Italian automotive designer and engineer
who worked for Carrozzeria Ghia
and FIAT
. He designed the Karmann Ghia Type 34.
In the 1940s, Sartorelli built wooden, scale models of automobiles he'd seen in magazines. He served in the Italian military as cartographer, but continued to work on car models in his spare time. Following his military service, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering
at the Polytechnic University of Turin
, and in 1956, he was employed by Carrozzeria Ghia
.
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
who worked for 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....
and FIAT
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
. He designed the Karmann Ghia Type 34.
In the 1940s, Sartorelli built wooden, scale models of automobiles he'd seen in magazines. He served in the Italian military as cartographer, but continued to work on car models in his spare time. Following his military service, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
at the Polytechnic University of Turin
Polytechnic University of Turin
The Polytechnic University of Turin is an engineering university based in Turin, northern Italy. Established in 1859, Politecnico di Torino is Italy’s oldest Technical University. In 2011 it was ranked as the best engineering university in Italy in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.It is...
, and in 1956, he was employed by 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....
.
External links
- Sergio Sartorelli Karmann Ghia Italy Club - English Translation
- Sergio Sartorelli Karmann Komment - The official Magazine of the Karmann Ghia Owners Club GB