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Etnerap: Brand overview
Invented in the late 1940s by visionary businessman António Augusto Parente, Etnerap was first established in Portugal. Initially, the company specialized in the production of bicycles and motorcycle components. In the 1950s, the company began to expand into the production of small racing cars designed for amateur racing circuits.
By producing its first race car in 1953, Etnerap captured the public’s attention. The car had a sleek aluminum body superimposed on a Fiat 1100 frame. In the following years, the company built various race car models that came in limited editions and competed in several domestic competitions. These cars were admired for their maneuverability and lightness, and Etnerap began to gain a reputation in the sports car field.
In the late 1950s, however, Etnerap was looking to take its business to the next level by tapping into the commercial car market. Despite these ambitions, the company faced insurmountable financial difficulties and infrastructural constraints. After a number of failed prototypes, the company was forced to fold by the early 1960s, unable to adapt to the rapidly changing automobile industry.
Although Etnerap did not last long, it made a lasting impression as one of the first innovators in the Portuguese automobile industry. Its bold logo, emblazoned with a checkered racing flag, is still an emblem of the country’s emerging passion for motor racing. Although this is a hypothetical account, it offers a possible backstory of what Etnerap may have represented.
Meaning and History
1950s – 1953
1953 – 1957
Portugal’s symbol is the rooster, but local company Etnerap has chosen a different bird for its logo. The long neck of the bird suggests that it is either a swan or a goose. The wings raised upwards suggest constant flight, which is a symbol of movement and growth. The bird and the word “PORTUGAL” below it are in bronze color. The brand name, on the other hand, is white in color, which makes it stand out against the red background of the parallelogram. In the upper left corner, there is a four-pointed star. All these elements are located against the background of a yellow heraldic shield with a large crown at the top.
The choice of another bird instead of the usual rooster indicates the company’s desire to stand out or emphasize unique qualities. The bronze color creates a sense of tradition and nobility, which harmonizes with the yellow heraldic shield and crown, indicating regal or superior quality of products or services.
