Many great artists have shaped Ferrari's history, and Sergio Scaglietti was one of the greatest.
He started Carrozzeria Scaglietti, an Italian design firm and coachbuilder, and crafted the bodywork for the 250 Testa Rossa, 250 GTO, the California (the original) and the 750 Monza. He died yesterday in Modena, Italy, at age 91.
The modern-day 612 Scaglietti (2005-'10) was named in his honor, though it lacks the stunning beauty of Scaglietti's own work. Perhaps a more fitting tribute is forthcoming.
Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo released this statement yesterday: "Today is a sad day for Ferrari. We lost a friend, a travel companion, a man who had his name forever connected to the Prancing Horse. Sergio Scaglietti leaves behind the legacy of an artist who with his talent created some of the most beautiful cars of our history. Who had the luck to know him like I did will also remember him as a straightforward and honest man, completely dedicated to his work. We will miss him."
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