Cars
The myth of Italian coachbuilders: Zagato. Rationality and lightness
Explore the legacy of Zagato, rooted in Milanese Rationalism and aerodynamic prowess. From historic victories like the 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C to contemporary collaborations with Porsche and Aston Martin, Zagato's blend of functionality and elegance endures.
Ugo Zagato was an aeroplane designer and builder at the beginning of the last century, and this experience has shaped the entire Zagato history where functionality and lightness have always prevailed. The cars bodied by Zagato over the generations (after Ugo, Elio - a strong driver by the way - and Gianni, to today's Andrea) are a perfect interpretation of Milanese Rationalism. This approach has allowed the Zagato cars to win success in the most diverse types of competition, starting with the Alfa Romeos of the Scuderia Ferrari of the 1930s. Zagato's reputation meant that the Milanese coachbuilder worked for virtually every manufacturer interested in racing. Their presentation document lists cars from no fewer than 42 different manufacturers. A truly unique case.
Today Zagato, after celebrating its centenary in 2019, offers both classic models such as the Porsche Sanction II and Sanction Lost, i.e. cars from the past, now disappeared, but reproduced starting from the original mechanics, and Contemporary models such as the AGTZ built on an Alpine base and unveiled a few weeks ago in Zagato's Milanese headquarters.
Here are 8 models selected for you by Roarington among Zagato's past masterpieces:
