Interesting Find: Benero Coachbuilt Audi A5

Here at CarThrottle, we like to put the spotlight on unique creations every once in a while. I particularly love seeing the creativity of small, independent automakers and coachbuilders.

Coachbuilding is actually a profession that is on the rise, thanks to modern technology. It declined into virtual non-existence after it's original heyday. Manufacturers produced body-on-frame vehicles that could be easily adapted, and also specifically sold running chassis vehicles to coachbuilding companies.

Benero is one such vehicle, an exclusive at automobile magazine Autogespot. Don't bother looking Benero up - there is no official information available from the manufacturer of the car, only these images.

The car is based on the Audi A5, and certainly from the outside is well-differentiated. The front end looks similar to something, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Word is that the  Benero, as typical for coachbuilt cars, in a run of only 50 units priced at - get this - 400,000 euros (nearly $600,000 USD at current exchange rates). The price for having something different can be quite steep!

For more images, head over to Autogespot. I'm interested in hearing more about this car. Hopefully something will come out soon.