Sergio Scaglietti - RIP

Admiral Goodwrench · 11-20-2011, 05:00 AM

Sorry to pass this along but Marcel advises that Modenese coachbuilder Sergio Scaglietti died last night, at his home in Modena.

Another legend has passed.

RIP

bryanp · 11-20-2011, 05:04 AM

Sgr. Scaglietti died today in Modena. A genius; rarely drew anything. Responsible for the pontoon-fendered TR and the 250GTO.

bryanp · 11-20-2011, 05:16 AM

Mods - can we combine this thread w/ the one I started?

Scaglietti signing the underside of the spare tire cover on 0556(0446)MD; Reading, PA, 2000.

RossoVeloce · 11-20-2011, 05:26 AM

What a terrible tragedy, the automotive world has lost a legend.

RIP Sergio Scaglietti

Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS · 11-20-2011, 05:31 AM

RIP, Sergio. Thank You. Jimmy

Admiral Goodwrench · 11-20-2011, 05:36 AM

Another picture from Reading in 2000, and the signature Bryan mentioned.

His was a rare talent.

JayG · 11-20-2011, 05:47 AM

RIP Mr Scaglietti. Very few in the car industry (or any industry) that can be instantly recognized by their last name.

Granucci · 11-20-2011, 07:18 AM

Rip

champagne612 · 11-20-2011, 07:27 AM

I wonder if he had any input on the 612?

Hopes so since it bares his last name.

Sad news ...

Lil note I found

The 612 Scaglietti was the very first all-aluminium Ferrari 12-cylinder. It's no surprise therefore, that it is named in honour of Sergio Scaglietti, the Modenese coachbuilder who worked wîth Enzo Ferrari in the early years of his great adventure, masterfully sculpting some of the most famous track and road-going Ferraris ever from that very metal (which is just a third of the specific weight of steel). Both the 612 Scaglietti's chassis and bodywork are aluminium.

RossoVeloce · 11-20-2011, 07:32 AM

Yes, I believe he designed it but I could be wrong.

bryanp · 11-20-2011, 07:54 AM

I actually always thought it was strange that SpA named the 612 after Scaglietti when it so clearly is an homage to the 375MM "Bergman Coupe" s/n 0456AM - a Pinin Farina special.

375 MM Speciale Coupe 0456AM

Scaglietti also did a one-off 375MM, 0402AM - the "Rosselini coupe" - which I think I prefer.

Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupé

Brian · 11-20-2011, 09:30 AM

Very few of the pioneers left. And so few who can put pen to paper and have as a result a complete finished design without a commitee or a computer.

Very sad.

Brian · 11-20-2011, 09:32 AM

Very cool that he signed the car.

Is that Phil B. with his back to the camera?

wetpet · 11-20-2011, 09:39 AM

A giant in the automotive world. RIP.

bryanp · 11-20-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Very cool that he signed the car.

Is that Phil B. with his back to the camera?

No, that was the translator for Scaglietti and Gozzi that day; Franco Gozzi is at the far left of that pic, though. Enzo's chief lieutenant for decades.

Barry · 11-20-2011, 11:46 AM

RIP. A definite legend lost, but a long and remarkable life to celebrate.

11-20-2011, 05:00 AM	#1
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	Sergio Scaglietti - RIP Sorry to pass this along but Marcel advises that Modenese coachbuilder Sergio Scaglietti died last night, at his home in Modena. Another legend has passed. RIP Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960 Last edited by Admiral Goodwrench; 11-20-2011 at 05:36 AM.

11-20-2011, 05:04 AM	#2
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	Sergio Scaglietti; 1920-2011 - RIP Sgr. Scaglietti died today in Modena. A genius; rarely drew anything. Responsible for the pontoon-fendered TR and the 250GTO.

11-20-2011, 05:16 AM	#3
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	Mods - can we combine this thread w/ the one I started? Scaglietti signing the underside of the spare tire cover on 0556(0446)MD; Reading, PA, 2000. Attached Images

11-20-2011, 05:26 AM	#4
RossoVeloce Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 178 Name: Nathan	What a terrible tragedy, the automotive world has lost a legend. RIP Sergio Scaglietti "People who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are usually the ones who do,"- Steve Jobs

11-20-2011, 05:36 AM	#6
Admiral Goodwrench Owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 310 Name: Robert	Another picture from Reading in 2000, and the signature Bryan mentioned. His was a rare talent. Attached Images Robert Past & Present: 500 Mondial S2 0556(0446)/MD since June 1960

11-20-2011, 05:31 AM	#5
Jimmy Chen Shiba DDS Owner Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yokohama & Tokyo, Japan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,541 Name: Jimmy Chen Shiba	RIP, Sergio. Thank You. Jimmy

11-20-2011, 05:47 AM	#7
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 323	RIP Mr Scaglietti. Very few in the car industry (or any industry) that can be instantly recognized by their last name.

11-20-2011, 07:18 AM	#8
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,043	Rip Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

11-20-2011, 07:27 AM	#9
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,629 Name: Doug	I wonder if he had any input on the 612? Hopes so since it bares his last name. Sad news ... Lil note I found The 612 Scaglietti was the very first all-aluminium Ferrari 12-cylinder. It's no surprise therefore, that it is named in honour of Sergio Scaglietti, the Modenese coachbuilder who worked wîth Enzo Ferrari in the early years of his great adventure, masterfully sculpting some of the most famous track and road-going Ferraris ever from that very metal (which is just a third of the specific weight of steel). Both the 612 Scaglietti's chassis and bodywork are aluminium. 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro Last edited by champagne612; 11-20-2011 at 07:32 AM.

11-20-2011, 07:32 AM	#10
RossoVeloce Join Date: Jun 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 178 Name: Nathan	Yes, I believe he designed it but I could be wrong. "People who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are usually the ones who do,"- Steve Jobs

11-20-2011, 07:54 AM	#11
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	I actually always thought it was strange that SpA named the 612 after Scaglietti when it so clearly is an homage to the 375MM "Bergman Coupe" s/n 0456AM - a Pinin Farina special. 375 MM Speciale Coupe 0456AM Scaglietti also did a one-off 375MM, 0402AM - the "Rosselini coupe" - which I think I prefer. Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupé

11-20-2011, 09:30 AM	#12
Brian Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Ferrari Life Posts: 859 Name: Brian Crall	Very few of the pioneers left. And so few who can put pen to paper and have as a result a complete finished design without a commitee or a computer. Very sad.

11-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#13
Brian Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Ferrari Life Posts: 859 Name: Brian Crall	Very cool that he signed the car. Is that Phil B. with his back to the camera?

11-20-2011, 09:39 AM	#14
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599 Name: Ed	A giant in the automotive world. RIP. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

11-20-2011, 11:46 AM	#16
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	RIP. A definite legend lost, but a long and remarkable life to celebrate. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

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