Stunning Photos of the 1979 Bianco S Series 2 Coupe
The Bianco, designed by Ottorino (Toni) Bianco, debuted at the 1976 Sao Paulo International Motor Show, featuring a reinforced plastic and fiberglass body with Volkswagen mechanicals. Inspired by European design, it achieved moderate success, producing around 20 units monthly before shutting down in 1979 due to internal disputes.
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The Bianco S, also known as the Furia, became the flagship model, selling over 180 units at the 1976 New York Auto Show. It boasted sleek lines, a large windshield, spacious side doors, and safety reinforcements, with taillights borrowed from General Motors Opals.
Handcrafted, the Bianco S offered premium features like a wood steering wheel, leather upholstery, and alloy wheels. It was powered by a Volkswagen 1,600-cc air-cooled engine with dual carburetors, built on a VW platform. The Bianco remains a symbol of Brazilian automotive innovation in the 1970s.
