Giaur (Italy) - AllCarIndex

Giaur was an Italian automotive brand that operated from 1950 to 1955, founded through a collaboration between Attilio Giannini, an engine tuner and car manufacturer, and Bernardo Taraschi, who had taken over a racing car manufacturer known as Urania. The brand was based in Teramo, Italy, and focused primarily on producing single-seater racing cars.

The initial offering from Giaur was a 500cc Formula 3 car introduced in 1950. Over the years, the brand developed several models, including a notable supercharged 750cc car that participated in the Rome Grand Prix in 1954. Although this car qualified as a Formula One vehicle, it did not achieve competitive success in the race.

In addition to racing cars, Giaur produced basic dual-purpose sports cars characterized by a simple ladder frame and modified Fiat suspension. The brand also attempted to penetrate the American market by selling cars equipped with Crosley engines. However, these models struggled to compete against locally manufactured specials that boasted superior chassis designs and aerodynamics.

Giaur's presence in the automotive industry diminished by 1955. Nevertheless, a design from Giaur was later revived in 1958 as the Taraschi Formula Junior car, which remained competitive until the emergence of Lotus and Cooper cars in the category in 1960.