Giacinto Ghia

Giacinto Ghia
Born (1887-09-18)18 September 1887
Turin, Italy
Died 21 February 1944(1944-02-21) (aged 56)
Turin, Italy
Cause of death Heart attack
Nationality Italian
Known for Automotive design

Giacinto Ghia (18 September 1887 21 February 1944) was an Italian automobile coachbuilder and founder of Carrozzeria Ghia.

Biography

Ghia was a test driver at Rapid and Diatto, prior to being seriously injured in 1915 — the same year he established Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio with his partner Gariglio. After his factory was eradicated during an Allied bombing raid in 1943, he died of heart failure while overseeing the rebuilding of his company.[1]

References

  1. Adler, Dennis (2000). Chrysler. Motorbooks. p. 84. ISBN 978-0760306956.
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