Beretta was an Italian automobile manufacturer based in Gardone Valtrompia, Brescia. The company, which had a long history in armaments dating back to the 16th century, sought to diversify its operations in the aftermath of World War II. In 1949, Beretta ventured into car manufacturing as a means to keep its workforce occupied due to a decline in demand for firearms. The Beretta BBC was the sole model produced by the company between 1949 and…