The liaison between British carmaker Aston Martin and Italian carrozzeria Zagato, which dates back to the legendary (and today almost priceless) DB4 GT Zagato of 1960, is flourishing once again. Already in production are limited editions of Aston’s Vanquish Coupe and Volante convertible, both with special bodywork carrying the coachbuilder’s distinctive “Z” emblem. These are now to be joined by a further two special edition models, bringing the current Zagato family to four, yet with a total build run across the entire range of just 325 cars.
First to be revealed in the metal – at next week’s Pebble Beach concours – is the stunning, open-top Vanquish Zagato Speedster, whose raised, rear-deck humps recall the “double-bubble” roofs of the carrozzeria’s ’50s racing cars. As with the coupe and Volante it uses a 592bhp version of Aston’s 5-litre V12, which should be good for 0-100km/h in less than four seconds and a top speed in the range of 317. Unlike the other two cars, which are each restricted to 99 examples, a mere 28 Speedsters will be built – and all, reportedly, have already been snapped up.
The fourth new Zagato – a two-seat Shooting Brake – still remains somewhat under wraps, though Aston has provided a rendering that definitely whets the appetite. Almost equally as breathtaking as the Speedster, it features an extended roofline with powered tailgate, and as it comes with the same powertrain its performance should be largely similar.
Crucially, however, we understand that not all the 99 Brakes to be built have been pre-sold – so if you’re desperate for a Zagato in your garage, this could just be your opportunity.
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