Zagato

Zagato is an Italian coachbuilder and design house known for its lightweight, aerodynamic bodies and distinctive styling. Founded in 1919 by engineer Ugo Zagato in Milan, the firm has produced some of the most recognizable coachwork in automotive history.

Zagato began by building race-winning bodies in the interwar period and gained fame in the postwar era for lightweight competition cars. The company developed a signature design language centered on reduced weight and clean lines, frequently employing a tubular frame chassis. The 'Tubolare Zagato' concept and the iconic double-bubble roof design became hallmarks of its work.

Among the many brands Zagato partnered with are Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati, Ferrari and Aston Martin. Notable Zagato-bodied cars include the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato, the Giulietta SZ, and the 8C 2300 Zagato; Lancia Flaminia Zagato; Maserati A6G Zagato; Ferrari 250 GT Zagato; the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato and the more recent DB9 Zagato and V12 Zagato models. The firm has also produced limited-run designs for Aston Martin into the 2010s and continues to create one-off and concept cars for various manufacturers.

Today Zagato operates as a Milan-based design studio and coachbuilder, continuing its long-standing role in automotive design. It collaborates with manufacturers on limited-edition models and design studies, preserving a historic approach to form, function, and weight reduction while adapting to contemporary technology.