Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi Lombardi Grand Prix

The Lombardi Grand Prix is a small, rear-engined sports car on the underpinnings of the Fiat 850 Special. It was developed by the Carrozzeria Francis Lombardi with an in-house design by Giuseppe Rinaldi. The car was built from 1968 until 1972 and was also marketed as the OTAS 820, as a Giannini, and as the Abarth Scorpione. It made its international debut in March 1968, at the Geneva Motor Show. The design had a Kammback rear and a very low nose with flip-up headlights, and a large single windshield wiper. The pop-up headlights were electrically powered. The bodywork was primarily steel, with the doors and rear panel made from GRP and the engine cover in aluminum to minimize weight. At Turin 1969 a targa version was also shown; called the "Monza", this open model had a rollover bar with a compartment immediately behind for storing the removable roof panels. The vertical rear window could be lowered by means of a winder located between the seat backs. Beyond a pair of show cars it is unknown whether any more were produced, but at least one has survived.