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	'''Carrozzeria Ghia SpA''' (established [[1921]] in [[Turin]]) is one of the most famous ~~[[Italy\|~~Italian]] [[automobile]] design and ~~[[coachbuilder\|~~coachbuilding]] firms, established by [[Giacinto Ghia]] and Gariglio as '''Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio''', located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin.		'''Carrozzeria Ghia SpA''' (established 1921 in Turin) is one of the most famous Italian[[automobile]] design and coachbuilding firms, established by [[Giacinto Ghia]] and Gariglio as '''Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio''', located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin.

	Ghia initially made lightweight [[aluminum]]-bodied cars, achieving fame with the [[Alfa Romeo 6C 1500]], winning [[Mille Miglia]] (1929).		Ghia initially made lightweight aluminum-bodied cars, achieving fame with the [[Alfa Romeo 6C 1500]], winning [[Mille Miglia]] (1929).
	Between the world wars, Ghia designed special bodies for [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Fiat]], and [[Lancia]],		Between the world wars, Ghia designed special bodies for [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Fiat]], and [[Lancia]],
	one of the most famous was the [[Fiat 508]] ''Ballilla'' sports coupe (1933). The factory was rebuilt at Via Tomassi Grossi, after being demolished in an air raid during [[World War II]] (1943).		one of the most famous was the [[Fiat 508]] ''Ballilla'' sports coupe (1933). The factory was rebuilt at Via Tomassi Grossi, after being demolished in an air raid during World War II (1943).
	After Ghia's death (1944), the company was sold to [[Mario Boano]] and [[Giorgio Alberti]]. The [[Ghia-Aigle]] subsidiary was established in [[Aigle]], [[Switzerland]] (1948).		After Ghia's death (1944), the company was sold to [[Mario Boano]] and [[Giorgio Alberti]]. The [[Ghia-Aigle]] subsidiary was established in Aigle, Switzerland (1948).

	With [[Luigi Segre]] on his side, Boano saw many foreign firms ordering Ghia designs, such as [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] ([[Lincoln Futura]]) and [[Volkswagen]], the [[Karmann Ghia]]. Chrysler and its designer [[Virgil Exner]] became a close partner for 15 years, resulting in eighteen [[Chrysler Ghia]] Specials (1951-53), the K-310, the [[Chrysler Norseman]] and others.		With [[Luigi Segre]] on his side, Boano saw many foreign firms ordering Ghia designs, such as [[Ford Motor Company\|Ford]] ([[Lincoln Futura]]) and [[Volkswagen]], the [[Karmann Ghia]]. Chrysler and its designer [[Virgil Exner]] became a close partner for 15 years, resulting in eighteen [[Chrysler Ghia]] Specials (1951-53), the K-310, the [[Chrysler Norseman]] and others.
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	In 1953, Boano left for Fiat, the factory moved to via Agostino da Montefeltro, and Luigi Segre took over. Ghia then bought [[Pietro Frua]] , appointing Frua as head of ''Ghia Design'' (1957-60), designing the [[Renault Floride]].		In 1953, Boano left for Fiat, the factory moved to via Agostino da Montefeltro, and Luigi Segre took over. Ghia then bought [[Pietro Frua]] , appointing Frua as head of ''Ghia Design'' (1957-60), designing the [[Renault Floride]].
	After Segres death (1963), Ghias was sold to [[Ramfis Trujillo]] (1966), who sold to [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] (1967), owner of a rival design house, who took over, but had difficulty in running Ghia profitably. In [[1970]], he sold his shares to the [[Ford Motor Company]]. During this transition period, Ghia had partial involvement in the [[De Tomaso Pantera]], a high-performance, mid-engine car with a 351 cu OHV Ford [[V8]].		After Segres death (1963), Ghias was sold to [[Ramfis Trujillo]] (1966), who sold to [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] (1967), owner of a rival design house, who took over, but had difficulty in running Ghia profitably. In 1970, he sold his shares to the [[Ford Motor Company]]. During this transition period, Ghia had partial involvement in the [[De Tomaso Pantera]], a high-performance, mid-engine car with a 351 cu OHV Ford [[V8]].

	Due to the prestige of the Ghia name, Ford soon began to work it overtime. From 1973 onwards, top-line models of various Ford car line-ups began to sport 'Ghia' badges. The trend began in Europe ([[Ford Granada\|Granada]] Ghia, [[Ford Capri\|Capri]] Ghia, [[Ford Cortina\|Cortina]] Ghia, [[Ford Escort\|Escort]] Ghia, [[Ford Fiesta\|Fiesta]] Ghia, [[Ford Mondeo\|Mondeo]] Ghia), but soon spread worldwide, particularly to the U.S and Australian markets.		Due to the prestige of the Ghia name, Ford soon began to work it overtime. From 1973 onwards, top-line models of various Ford car line-ups began to sport 'Ghia' badges. The trend began in Europe ([[Ford Granada\|Granada]] Ghia, [[Ford Capri\|Capri]] Ghia, [[Ford Cortina\|Cortina]] Ghia, [[Ford Escort\|Escort]] Ghia, [[Ford Fiesta\|Fiesta]] Ghia, [[Ford Mondeo\|Mondeo]] Ghia), but soon spread worldwide, particularly to the U.S and Australian markets.
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'''Carrozzeria Ghia SpA''' (established [[1921]] in [[Turin]]) is one of the most famous [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile]] design and [[coachbuilder|coachbuilding]] firms, established by [[Giacinto Ghia]] and Gariglio as '''Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio''', located at 4 Corso Valentino in Turin.

Ghia initially made lightweight [[aluminum]]-bodied cars, achieving fame with the [[Alfa Romeo 6C 1500]], winning [[Mille Miglia]] (1929).
Between the world wars, Ghia designed special bodies for [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Fiat]], and [[Lancia]],
one of the most famous was the [[Fiat 508]] ''Ballilla'' sports coupe (1933). The factory was rebuilt at Via Tomassi Grossi, after being demolished in an air raid during [[World War II]] (1943).
After Ghia's death (1944), the company was sold to [[Mario Boano]] and [[Giorgio Alberti]]. The [[Ghia-Aigle]] subsidiary was established in [[Aigle]], [[Switzerland]] (1948).

With [[Luigi Segre]] on his side, Boano saw many foreign firms ordering Ghia designs, such as [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] ([[Lincoln Futura]]) and [[Volkswagen]], the [[Karmann Ghia]]. Chrysler and its designer [[Virgil Exner]] became a close partner for 15 years, resulting in eighteen [[Chrysler Ghia]] Specials (1951-53), the K-310, the [[Chrysler Norseman]] and others.
There are even a few Ghia-bodied [[Ferrari]]s. Ghia also participated in the short-lived [[Dual-Ghia]] venture. Production by Ghia was always in very low numbers, giving the company's products even greater exclusivity than those of the other Italian coachbuilders.

In 1953, Boano left for Fiat, the factory moved to via Agostino da Montefeltro, and Luigi Segre took over. Ghia then bought [[Pietro Frua]] , appointing Frua as head of ''Ghia Design'' (1957-60), designing the [[Renault Floride]].
After Segres death (1963), Ghias was sold to [[Ramfis Trujillo]] (1966), who sold to [[Alejandro de Tomaso]] (1967), owner of a rival design house, who took over, but had difficulty in running Ghia profitably. In [[1970]], he sold his shares to the [[Ford Motor Company]]. During this transition period, Ghia had partial involvement in the [[De Tomaso Pantera]], a high-performance, mid-engine car with a 351 cu OHV Ford [[V8]].

Due to the prestige of the Ghia name, Ford soon began to work it overtime. From 1973 onwards, top-line models of various Ford car line-ups began to sport 'Ghia' badges. The trend began in Europe ([[Ford Granada|Granada]] Ghia, [[Ford Capri|Capri]] Ghia, [[Ford Cortina|Cortina]] Ghia, [[Ford Escort|Escort]] Ghia, [[Ford Fiesta|Fiesta]] Ghia, [[Ford Mondeo|Mondeo]] Ghia), but soon spread worldwide, particularly to the U.S and Australian markets.

Today, the Ghia studios produce many various [[concept car]]s under the Ford banner. However, it will also forever be linked with [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]]'s top-line models.

==External links==
*[http://www.team.net/www/ktud/ghia/ An enthusiast site on Ghia history]
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/ghia/ Some private photos of Ghia cars on Flickr]

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