Chevrolet Testudo is a concept car built by Bertone on a modified Chevrolet Corvair Monza platform.
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10 Facts About Chevrolet Testudo
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Chevrolet Testudo said that his goal was to create a shape that merged the two typical views of a car; the plan view and the side elevation.
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Chevrolet Testudo wanted a shape that was a smooth visual blending of the two.
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In 1965 the Chevrolet Testudo was involved in an accident while shooting a promotional film for Shell.
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The Chevrolet Testudo suffered significant damage, and as Bertone was not willing to divert funds to pay for repairs, the damaged car was left to sit for several years.
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The restored Chevrolet Testudo was shown at the 1996 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
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Chevrolet Testudo influenced later Bertone designs like the Lamborghini Miura, Alfa Romeo Montreal, and Fiat 850 Spider.
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Chevrolet Testudo asked to have the car when he departed Bertone, but his request was turned down.
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The Chevrolet Testudo appeared together with the Sibylla at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
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The transmission in the Chevrolet Testudo was the 4-speed unit with floor shift offered on the Corvair Monza.
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