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An elegant convertible, built in 1949 on the popular Fiat 1100 B chassis by Stabilimenti Farina in very few speciments, remains the emblem of this extraordinary coachbuilding of cars in the early 1950s. The resemblance to Ferrari’s 166 Inter is surprising, which let to controversy between Giovanni Farina and Enzo Ferrari.
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in coachbuilt cars, as more and more people are looking for a unique driving experience. Whether it’s a classic design or something more modern, these cars offer a level of luxury. There are a few coachbuilders who still produce cars in limited numbers, but the art of coachbuilding is slowly dying out. This is because it is becoming increasingly difficult to built bespoke cars on modern donor cars because of the safety regolations. Let’s discover what the year 2022 will bring.
The Fiat 600 was undoubtedly the car that accompanied Italy through the economic boom. When it was presented it was very popular thanks to its modern lines, the brilliant engine and a cockpit large enough to fit the whole family. The demand for the 600 was so high that Fiat was unable to meet the waiting times, so that many relied on the coachbuilders in order to get its small family car sooner, even at the cost of a higher price.
The Aston Martin DB4 GT was unveiled in 1959. Sir David Brown, big admirer of Italian Coachbuilder, outsourced the design to Zagato and Touring.
The Lancia Fulvia Sport Zagato: As had already happened for the Appia, Flavia and Flaminia, Lancia gave Zagato the task of creating the sport version of the Fulvia, equipped with an aerodynamic aluminum body.
The car with which Zagato inaugurated the “Panoramica” series in 1947 was a Fiat “1100”, characterized by a large and bright passenger compartment, in which the transparent surfaces were expertly made with a mix of crystal and Plexiglas, an experimental material that allowed the curvature.
The Lancia Flaminia was born as the Lancia flagship model of the 50’s and 60’s with the aim to replace the glories of the…
Developed by Zagato in just nine months and introduced at the 1964 Earls Court Motor with a projected retail price of £1,200, the Zimp fell victim to the Rootes Group’s financial problems and never made it to production.
The Abarth Zagato Winner of the Compasso d’Oro design prize
Zagato presents the GTZ: the car which marks the rebirth of IsoRivolta brand. Limited to just 19 units, this Gran Turismo has been designed as tribute to the iconic Iso Rivolta A3 of 1963. You can now buy it in the U.S.
In March 1952, Fiat surprised the world at the Geneva Motor Show with the Fiat 8V. A two-seater sports car that was also designed as a racing car. What was surprising was that Fiat had not shown any interest in re-entering the racing scene up to this point.
The 17th Int. Concours d’Elegance Automobile 2021 in Schwetzingen ended in triumph! Among the protagonists were numerous cars bodied and designed by Italian coachbuilders.…
