Giacinto Ghia (18 September 1887 – 21 February 1944) was an Italian automobile coachbuilder and founder of Carrozzeria Ghia.
Giacinto Ghia | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1887 Turin, Italy |
| Died | 21 February 1944 (aged 56) Turin, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Automotive design |
Biography
Ghia was a test driver at Rapid and Diatto, prior to being seriously injured in 1915 — the same year he established Carrozzeria Ghia & Gariglio with his partner Gariglio. After his factory was eradicated during an Allied bombing raid in 1943, he died of heart failure while overseeing the rebuilding of his company.[1]