About Guido Bigio
Lived 1881 – 1913 (aged 31). Guido Bigio was an Italian engineer and racing automobile driver.
Guido Bigio (July 28, 1881 – May 22, 1913) was an Italian racing car driver and chemical engineer.
Born at Busalla, Province of Genoa, he was founder of the Turin-based Itala car manufacturer (with Matteo Ceirano and others), becoming general manager and development director in 1905.
Bigio also raced these cars, such as being second in the Targa Rignano (1904).
He and his technician Crescentino Ardizzone died in an accident at Dieppe, testing an Itala two months before the 1913 French Grand Prix.
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Who was Guido Bigio?
Italian racing driver (1881–1913)
When was Guido Bigio born?
Guido Bigio was born on 28 July 1881 in Busalla.
When did Guido Bigio die?
Guido Bigio died on 22 May 1913 in Le Mesnil-Réaume.
What was Guido Bigio's occupation?
Guido Bigio was an engineer and racing automobile driver.
What nationality was Guido Bigio?
Guido Bigio was Italian.
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