ASTON MARTIN by ZAGATO
A 100 YEARS ZAGATO COMMEMORATION AT 2019 HAMPTON COURT PALACE CONCOURS
• EDITIED BY ALAIN LEMIRE
• PUBLICATION: 1 OCTOBER 2019
Time to throw the ultimate birthday bash for Zagato's 100th anniversary, and guess who's organizing the commemoration?
The Hampton Court Concours of Elegance 2019 edition!
This happening is all about Zagato's love story with Aston Martin, the British brand that they've been swooning over for, oh you know, a mere six decades and change – yep, since way back in 1961.
Get ready to celebrate this automotive romance like it's the hottest gossip in car town!
In this report, the car display was done in 45 degrees angle parking. It lets me be possible to photograph the cars in 2 standard angles of views.
I also shoot some interesting features on some of the cars like back views and convertible interiors.
1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO
The beautiful 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato shows a a 2 long bumps on hood, a double-bubble roof, a trademark that Zagato will transport through the decades. The car offers a very small weight compared to its predecessor.
It was premiered at the London Auto Show in 1961.
The cars presented:
- 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato (Ultra-Lightweight DP209 Specification "1 VEV")
- 1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
ASTON MARTIN V8 ZAGATO (1986-1990)
The Aston Martin V8 Zagato was unveiled in 1986 at the Geneva Motor Show. It got the squarer look like the regular Aston had back in the days!
52 coupes and 37 cabriolets of this modern body were built between 1986 and 1990.
In 1988, a variant prototype was developed with the headlights covered like on the silver body colored car.
The cars presented:
- 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato (Dark green)
- 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante Zagato Prototype (Silver)
- 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante Zagato (Yellow)
2004 ASTON MARTIN DB7 Zagato AND DB AR1
The Aston Martin DB7 Zagato was presented at the World Premiere of Paris Mondial de l’Auto in 2002 for the Coupe and at the Los Angeles Motor Show in 2003 for its convertible version called DB AR1.
99 units were produced plus 1 for the Aston Martin Museum.
I had the opportunity to see this car in coupe version for the 1st time at the 2006 Le Mans Classic.
The cars presented:
- 2004 Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
- 2004 Aston Martin DB AR1
2004 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH ZAGATO ROADSTER PROTOTYPE
The 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Roadster Prototype was presented the same year at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
The rear section has been reworked by Zagato to give it a more exciting look. A double-bubble glass section refers to the roof design developed by Zagato over the decades.
The cars presented:
- 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Roadster Prototype
2012 ASTON MARTIN V12 ZAGATO
The 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato is actually a car for those who want to go fast on road racing circuits. The car got a big opening between the front wheels and the doors to get hot air out quickly!
The car made its world premiere unveiling at the Villa d'Esté Elegance Concours in Italy that same year. I saw that car for the 1st time at the 2016 Greenwish Concours.
The cars presented:
- 2011 Aston Martin Zagato V12 (Racing - "Zag") (Red)
- 2012 Aston Martin V12 Zagato (Black)
2013 ASTON MARTIN DBS CENTENNIAL EDITION
The 2013 Aston Martin DBS Centennial were cars manufactured in a single copy by of bodywork style that are 3 in number, the coupe, cabriolet, and shooting break.
So it's a very rare public appearance I was allowed to attend. The coupe version was in the hands of a Japanese owner back in 2019.
The top front hood section looks like the actual Mazda cars. I think Mazda designers got inspired from that design! My favorite is the shooting break!
The cars presented:
- Aston Martin DB9 Zagato Spyder Centennial 2013 (Metal Green)
- Aston Martin Shooting Break Zagato Centennial 2014 (Silver)
2017 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH ZAGATO
The stunning 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato was presented in 3 steps during the year 2017-2018. Zagato designers were very
inspired got the car offered in 4 body styles. Only 99 units of each has been produced make them more valuable and exclusive.
I saw my 1st 2018 Aston Vanquish Zagato of this series at Rétromobile back in 2019.
The cars presented:
- 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe
- 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Volante
- 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Speedster
- 2018 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Break
My favorite body style of the 4 is again the Shooting break version!
So, that's it for that very special and interesting unique commemoration between Zagato and Aston Martin that can be seen only at a prestigious
Concours d'Élégance like the Hampton Court Palace!
The cars were well chosen like a museum curator who chooses artworks from legendary artist!
Feel free to visit the event website for the next dates and car brand features:
https://concoursofelegance.co.uk/
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