Thursday, November 16, 2017

The Suzuki Go, Bertone decided to create an amphibious off-road machine using a Suzuki engine and parts to expand the presence of Bertone in the Far East


The layout of the Go was naturally very simple: a flat multi-purpose cargo bed with a tailgate. Two wings, like pontoons, surrounded the bed, containing the engine and radiator/luggage. Up front, two seats and no doors or windscreen completed the passenger compartment, such as it was.

Introduced in January 1972 at the Brussels Motor Show, the Go was a hit – although many could not figure out just exactly what it was. It was a bit less than a full truck, a bit more than a dune buggy.



Gandini drew his inspiration from the rubber inflatable dinghy boats that were becoming popular at the time. Developing a similar concept for a car – a lightweight flexible carryall which seemed like it was not a truck – seemed an interesting challenge.

http://cardesignnews.com/articles/concept-car-of-the-week/2017/05/bertone-shake-and-go-1970-72
http://svammelsurium.blogg.se/2016/january/italienska-specialare.html

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