Iguana 33/2

The Turin Motor Show in 1969 saw the release of two prototypes from Giugiaro’s company: the Abarth 1600 and the Alfa Romeo Iguana.

No other single Alfa Romeo platform had ever inspired three Turin body shops to such an extent.

Off the back of the sporting success of the 33 Competizione, Alfa Romeo offered the platform of the 33 road version: Bertone and Gandini delivered the Carabo, the metamorphosis of a flamingo; Pininfarina the wedge-shaped P/33, and Giugiaro the Iguana. The name Iguana was chosen because of the similarity between the exotic animal and the appearance of the body with numerous openings and iridescent trim.

On the Iguana you can identify the steel structural elements inside the body. The aim of the designer was to make a connection between the curved sides and the plan view by means of the engine hood and the rear cover. The transparent roof with its strongly rectangular elements helps in this respect, too. The undulating waistline rises toward the rear and blends into the rear window. The front end is rendered visually lighter by the bold rectangular cutout in the center of the hood.