Cars
1960 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato
The DB4GT Zagato: an iconic collaboration by Aston Martin and Zagato. Lightweight, high-performance, and coveted, it holds a legendary status and commands prices exceeding €10 million.
The early 1960s marked the pinnacle of the rivalry between Aston Martin and Ferrari in the World Sports Championship. Fresh from its overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 with the DBR1 prototype, the British manufacturer decided to focus on the new GT class by introducing the DB4GT with a shortened chassis and an upgraded engine.
However, in the first races, the car proved to be uncompetitive, prompting the company’s senior management to turn to Zagato for help. Zagato, already famous for its collaborations with Alfa Romeo and Lancia racing cars, was instructed to improve the DB4GT during a meeting at Earls Court in London.
Unveiled at the 1960 London Motor Show and produced in a limited run of just 19 units (13 right-hand drive and 6 left-hand drive), the DB4GT Zagato was an upgraded version of the base model, achieved through the use of lightweight materials like aluminium instead of steel for various components which, thanks to a unique design, has given it a truly iconic status among motor enthusiasts.
