The Legendary Romance of Ferrari and Zagato.
‘Because sometimes, even a supercar needs a tailor-made Italian suit’
In 1919, Ugo Zagato founded the Zagato Design House. Initially, the company focused on aircraft design, influencing its automotive creations.
In the 1920s, Enzo Ferrari and Ugo Zagato crossed paths, laying the foundation for future collaborations.
There are some landmark creations such as:
The 1949 Ferrari 166 MM Zagato Panoramica, the 1956 Ferrari 250 GTZ, the 1960 Ferrari 250 GTZ SWB (famous for its ‘double bubble’ roof), the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC Zagato and the 1971 Ferrari 3Z Spyder.
Ugo’s expertise in aircraft design brought a focus on lightweight and aerodynamic bodies, enhancing performance.
The Double-Bubble Roof improved aerodynamics and headroom, becoming a hallmark of Zagato’s designs.
Ugo’s minimalist designs remove unnecessary embellishments.
The Ferrari-Zagato collaborations often resulted in competitive race cars, with models like the 250 GTZ excelling in endurance races like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
1991, the partnership was revived with the Ferrari 348 Zagato Elaborazione, which transformed several 348 TB models with custom aluminium panels and the signature ‘double bubble’ roof.
In 1993, the Ferrari Testarossa FZ93, in 2007 the Ferrari 575 GTZ and in 2015: Ferrari 458 MM Speciale.
These highly sought-after models often fetch premium prices at auctions due to their rarity and racing pedigree.
The Ferrari-Zagato romance is a testament to the enduring power of collaboration, producing aesthetically stunning and technologically advanced cars.
Blending Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge design.
‘When Ferrari and Zagato join forces, it’s like Michelangelo picking up a wrench – you know something magical is about to happen’
