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In the 1970s, Bertone was commissioned to reimagine NSU’s Wankel rotary powered Ro80. Marcello Gandini moved the small, compact engine to the rear of the car and split the two rear seats to either side of the engine. The result was the Trapeze, which made its debut at the 1973 Paris Motor Show to rave reviews, but sadly never went in to production.<\/p>\n

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