Zagato, a legendary Italian coachbuilder, has been
a leader in bespoke automotive design since its
founding in 1919. Renowned for creating unique
and limited production cars, the company has col-
laborated with luxury brands like Ferrari, Porsche,
and Lamborghini to cra extraordinary vehicles.
Founded by Ugo Zagato in Milan, the company
initially applied aviation principles to car design,
resulting in lightweight, aerodynamic bodies
known for their performance and style.
In its early years, Zagato partnered with brands
such as Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Maserati, contrib-
uting to their dominance on European racetracks.
Notably, Zagato's designs played a key role in Alfa
Romeo's victories in iconic races like the Mille
Miglia and 24 Hours of Le Mans. e company's de-
sign philosophy emphasizes purity of form and
function, producing sleek, streamlined vehicles.
Zagato's aesthetic has remained innovative over
the years, with the signature "double-bubble" roof
design, introduced in the 1950s, becoming a hall-
mark of the brand. is feature enhanced aerody-
namics and provided extra headroom in race cars.
e company has evolved its style every decade,
from the aerodynamic lines of the 1930s to the
avant-garde, limited editions of the 1980s. Even
aer a century, Zagato continues to stand at the
cutting edge of automotive design.
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