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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #50 on: April 07, 2009, 02:48:05 PM »
There's a source mentioning the name Bertone Yo(u)nique! Is this reliable???  :hail:
« Last Edit: April 07, 2009, 03:14:16 PM by Allemano »
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #51 on: April 07, 2009, 03:35:30 PM »
Is it going to be finally solved withou any more clues/hints?
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #52 on: April 07, 2009, 03:40:43 PM »
This mystery is still very obscure. Additional info will follow after it's definetely identified!
« Last Edit: July 08, 2009, 04:40:16 AM by Allemano »
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #53 on: April 07, 2009, 03:49:41 PM »
After the name provided by you I have found the Bertone document which states that 2006 Younique has a BMW (body) engine, of course  :) , modified chassis and is a custom-built one-off. That's basically all  :huh:
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #54 on: April 07, 2009, 03:58:15 PM »
And obviousely it really is from Stile Bertone!  :)


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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #55 on: April 07, 2009, 03:59:32 PM »
I already think Allemano has found the answer for one of the hardest puzzles since I am a member here. That deserves the highest respect!!

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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #56 on: April 07, 2009, 04:03:25 PM »
In fact it was easier to find as You might believe Arunas! It was completely by chance!
Guess we have to be a little patient till we get response from down-under...
« Last Edit: April 07, 2009, 04:07:54 PM by Allemano »
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #57 on: April 08, 2009, 07:01:38 AM »
Quote from: Allemano on April 07, 2009, 02:48:05 PM
There's a source mentioning the name Bertone Yo(u)nique! Is this reliable???  :hail:
I do believe you are correct, this appears to be a better answer than what I had, and having found the document you're referring to I think that's a lot more accurate than mine.

I had this under two names, Unique Ghost was the one I was after. The other was 'Wiesmann Unique Ghost', which was posted on a website that did not allow 'Unique Ghost' as the name because of software, so it was entered as Wiesmann. According to the poster, it had nothing to do with Wiesmann, which is my reason behind denying Wiesmann involvement. I'm guessing that because the name was transferred orally to the photographer, he posted it as 'Unique' rather than 'Younique', which of course would sound the same.

The poster of the images said that no car serves as this base, but evidently a BMW engine does power it. I'm guessing this means that no particular BMW served as this car's donor, just an engine did. Much like Wiesmann really.

I shared all the information I had, I know it was sparse but it was the best I could do, and I have great admiration to Allemano for helping me to solve this too. I think this one's worth 2 points by now, well earned!
« Last Edit: April 08, 2009, 07:04:16 AM by DHoffmann »
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Re: GTC #50 SOLVED: Stile Bertone Younique (Ghost) BMW Solved by Allemano!
« Reply #58 on: April 08, 2009, 07:17:32 AM »
After googling "Unique Ghost" I've found it on a German forum where I'm a member, too.
Unfortunately the particular topic is locked for any reason and I can't get any additional information.
The man who disclosed the mystery claimed he knows the owner of the car and that it was custom made by that person.

I've send an email to one of my pen-friends who is an absolute Bertone expert.
He's in touch with STILE BERTONE's headquarter and I hope he definetely will bring the car's identity to light!

« Last Edit: April 08, 2009, 08:42:16 AM by Allemano »
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Re: GTC #50 SOLVED: Stile Bertone Younique (Ghost) BMW Solved by Allemano!
« Reply #59 on: April 08, 2009, 07:22:54 AM »
Quote from: Allemano on April 08, 2009, 07:17:32 AM
After googling "Unique Ghost" I've found it on a German forum where I'm a member, too.
Unfortunately the particular topic is locked for any reason and I can't get any additional information.
The man who disclosed the mystery claimed he knows the owner of the car and that it was custum made by that person.

I've send an email to one of my pen-friends who is an absolute Bertone expert.
He's in touch with STILE BERTONE's headquarter and I hope he definetely will bring the car's identiy to light!



That's the forum that I was under the impression that Arunas had, but evidently he didn't...

I would be amongst those greatly appreciative of any more information your friend may potentially be able to bring forth about this beauty.

Here's the image that has been brought up thanks to Allemano's source.
« Last Edit: April 08, 2009, 07:26:48 AM by DHoffmann »
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #60 on: April 08, 2009, 01:19:06 PM »
I remain skeptical that the only BMW part is the engine. But, alas, we may never know.
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Re: GTC #50
« Reply #61 on: December 15, 2010, 09:01:18 AM »
Quote from: Allemano on April 07, 2009, 03:58:15 PM
And obviousely it really is from Stile Bertone!  :)
Wow. Can anyone contact Stile Bertone to ask if it really is a Bertone design?
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Re: GTC #50 SOLVED: Stile Bertone Younique (Ghost) BMW Solved by Allemano!
« Reply #62 on: December 15, 2010, 09:36:42 AM »
I have a Stile Bertone PDF (still available I guess!) showing the car as well, but I'm still not 100% sure. I've asked a friend to contact the inner circle of Stile Bertone, but there was never a definite confirmation.
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