Joe Ballengee was driving his ’65 Lancia Flavia Sport Zagato through the Santa Fe Arts District, during the Santa Fe...
There I was, on Los Angeles’ Imperial Highway, helplessly hanging on in the passenger seat. No grab bar, no seatbelt,...
A single blown tire put an end to one of the greatest open-road races of all time. Driving along the dazzling Italian countryside in May of 1957 at more than 150 mph, a punctured tire launched the Ferrari of Alfonso de Portago over a canal, instantly killing de Portago, co-driver...
The Appia was introduced as Lancia’s new entry-level car in the 1950s. It started out as a passenger car in...
I love Italian sports cars, and if they were built in the 1950s or 1960s, even better. At the top...
“Izzat a 300ZX?” It’s a question Mike Glore often hears when he takes his Alfa Romeo Giulia Junior Z to a show. Yes, it has a “Z” on the side behind the front wheel, but that “Z” stands for Zagato, as in the long-time Italian coachbuilder of some spectacular cars....
Synonymous with Zagato, but embraced throughout the automotive industry, double-bubble roofs are one of the most striking design cues ever...
An impressive parade of cars and motorcycles provided a dazzling classic weekend on the banks of Lake Como on May...
Amelia Island, Florida March 13-15, 2015 David Sydorick’s 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Zagato Spider. John Campion’s assembled collection of Lancia works rally cars. 1975 Ferrari 312 T2, Chris MaCallister. BMW celebrated the 40th anniversary of winning the 12 Hours of Sebring. 1956 Arnott Sports 1100 Climax, Leah and Robert...
It is interesting to note that the two most iconic constructors of Italian road-going sports cars—Ferrari and Maserati—only grudgingly began...
The Mostro pays homage to Maserati’s centenary and a legendary racing car from the brand’s history, the Maserati 450 S Coupé Zagato “Monster.” This iconic vehicle, co-designed in 1957 by Frank Costin, an aerodynamics specialist, was coachbuilt in Milan for Stirling Moss’s request to compete in the 24 Hours of...
Carlo Pintacuda was one of the Florentine greats, a motor racing elite from the Tuscan city that also included Gastone...
The International Tourist Trophy was first awarded by the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) in 1905 and continues to be awarded...
During the early days of the automobile (1890–1940), coachbuilding—the construction of bodywork for a vehicle—was as vital a part of the automobile industry as the manufacturers of the chassis and running gear themselves. Stand alone coachbuilding companies, not only fulfilled a vital need in the early manufacture supply chain, but...
Driving in to the office the other morning, I was listening to a comedian on the radio. His name is...
The first Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Continuation sports cars – part of the £6 million Aston Martin DBZ Centenary...
Dr. Elio Zagato passed away in Milan, Italy, on September 15. The son of Ugo Zagato, founder of the famed Milanese coachbuilder, Elio played a significant role in both automotive design and the Gran Turismo racing scene in the post-war era. Having first raced in 1947 with a rebodied Fiat...
Ercole Spada started his design career with Carozzeria Zagato in 1960.Photo: David Gooley Artists and artisans have called Italy home...
A 1956 Ferrari 250 GT TdF Berlinetta by Zagato has been awarded Best of Show at this year’s Salon Privé...
The Concours of Elegance at Hampton Court has announced the first of its features for 2019—a world-first display of one...
Jim Clark, driving the John Ogier Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato (0183/R), finished 4th in the Goodwood Tourist Trophy race...
1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Due to Jano’s suspension modifications over the ’31-’32 season, the 8C enjoys surprisingly flat handling for a car of its era. When this superior handling is coupled with the 8C’s remarkable grunt from it’s straight-8, supercharged engine, it’s no wonder it proved so dominant. Photo: James...
Although the Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 of the late-1930s and immediate post-war years lingered on the market until 1953, its...
Only three of the world’s oldest motor races still take place. The most senior of them is the 500 Miles...
Three apparently unconnected things seemed to me to have a synergy. One is the supposed 75th anniversary of Jaguar, a date that both the company and most of the media have got wrong. Jaguar Cars Ltd. was registered in March, 1945, Jaguar had been the name of some models made by...
On the Bubble One of the most exciting relationships in sports car history is that of Alfa Romeo and Zagato....
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