Bertone shows new Runabout at Rétromobile 2026

Original Runabout

The original Runabout was developed in 1969. At the time, the study model symbolized freedom and experimentation, with a strong focus on form, proportion and emotion. The car was intended as a design statement, not just a functional means of transportation. Ultimately, the original Runabout served as the inspiration for the Fiat X1/9 and Lancia Stratos. Incidentally, the 1969 Runabout was a modern recreation of the Autobianchi A112 Runabout that made its debut at the 1969 Turin Motor Show. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini and had under the hood a 1.1-liter four-cylinder from Fiat with 55 hp.

The new Bertone Runabout

The new Bertone Runabout is believed to get a V6 with an output of about 500 hp. Additional technical details are not yet known. Buyers are expected to be able to choose between a Barchetta or Targa. Expect a starting price of around 350,000 euros. According to Bertone, for that amount the buyer gets an open sports car that combines modern technology with coachbuilding and an emphasis on a direct, analog driving experience. The design remains deliberately austere, with simple geometry and a clear balance between form and function.

About Bertone

Bertone is an Italian coachbuilder and design studio founded in Turin in 1912. For decades, the company played an important role in car design for a variety of brands and was known for its influential concept cars. After a period of silence, the Bertone name is active again, focusing on exclusive models that merge design history and modern technology.