Coachbuilder (Noun)
Meaning
A craftsman who makes the bodies of motor vehicles.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The famous car had its chassis designed by the factory, but its sleek body was handcrafted by a skilled coachbuilder.
- Before the widespread adoption of mass production techniques, nearly every vehicle had its body constructed by a dedicated coachbuilder.
- Renowned coachbuilder Zagato had collaborated with top automotive manufacturers for over a century.
- Carroll Shelby employed an experienced coachbuilder to rebody a Shelby Cobra and test new ideas for potential high-performance sports cars.
- Ferrari regularly commissioned top coachbuilders, including those at Scaglietti and Pininfarina, to craft its luxurious car bodies.