The protective case has a little wear from storage and shipping. The success of db4 gt continuation naturally led to last years launch of the db4 gt zagato continuation part of the dbz centenary pairing that marks both 100 years of the zagato brand and its near 60year association with aston martin. This striking grand touring coupe that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic aston martin db4 gt zagato as well as a half century of collaborative design efforts between aston and the. Aston martins immediate goal was to compete against the dominant ferrari 250 gt swb and even outpace it. Out of respect for the zagatobodied aston martin car owners, we do not show privacy sensitive car data. Aston martin db4 zagato just sitting in a carpark ckmodelcarsvideo. This is the car thats only being sold in pairs with. The aston martin db4gt zagato race car was built on an original series 1 aston martin db4, with a shortened chassis to gt specifaction and a perfect lightweight aluminium body by. Aston martin the iconic luxury british sports car manufacturer. It was designed to take a stab at the ferrari 250 gt roller coaster which was dominating the world.
Aston martin enthusiast db5db6 rare engine block coffee. Evanta aston martin db4 gt zagato spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a slice of classic automotive exotica and you can be sure of many things. With a combined volume of just 100 examples in total, these cars. The zagato book goes into incredible pedantic detail and researches each and. The first aston martin db4 gt zagato continuation part of the aston martin dbz centenary collection to make its public debut at the worlds most famous endurance motorsport event later this week.
The db4 gt zagato offers the period driving experience and that surefire recipe for fun on track, a. Technically the db4 was not a development of the db mark iii it replaced. Aston martin iconic luxury british sports cars usa. Martins, including the james bond db5 and the zagatobodied db4 gt, are chronicled here.
Aston martin reveals divinelooking db4 gtinspired dbs gt. However they introduced aston martin to the local firm of zagato, a smaller. Aston martin once again collaborated with the italian styling house in 2002, to produce a very limited run of just 99 db7 zagatos, reigniting a partnership first established in 1961 with the. Each db4gt rolling chassis were sent over to the zagato factory in milan to be. Bespoke 1961 aston martin db4 gt zagato recreation following popular demand for our world famous aston workshop db4 gt zagato recreations, the company are now offering the opportunity for an early delivery.
The factory had plans to produce 25 cars and production started with the highest chassis number db4gt0200r, further cars had lower chassis numbers. The 2020 aston martin dbs gt zagato has finally been revealed in new renderings of the production vehicle from the british sports car builder. Breaking cover at aston martins vip hospitality facility alongside the famous french circuit, the first complete db4 gt zagato continuation one of just 19 cars being made will be. A unique book about an exceptional car comprising 400 pages, measuring 290mm x 330mm and containing over 400 photographs. The db4 gt zagato was famous for its lightweight body.
Published in 1998, the first book ever dedicated to the aston martin zagato covering the history of aston martin, db4, zagato, the design production and. Beautifully designed, fast and very expensive, aston martin cars are the ultimate dream of every cars lover. It had been 40 years since david brown had released the db4 gt zagato, and the press were clamouring for the first look at what henrik fisker, chief designer for. Aston martin classic cars zagato for sale car and classic. Based on a shortchassis version of the db7 gt, the db7 zagato caused an instant uproar in the motoring world. Published in 1998, the first book ever dedicated to the aston martin zagato covering the history of aston martin, db4, zagato, the design production and subsequent racing histories of the cars. With the project currently ready for paint and all the components waiting for assembly this vehicle is in the latter stages of completion. Thin aluminum plates and removal of body trimmings and unnecessary luxuries so that the weight of the db4 gt was reduced by more. In writing this page, i often referred to the book, aston martin db4gt zagato. Aston martin db4 gt zagato technical specs, dimensions. If you have any useful car data or photos we have missed, we would be delighted if you could share this information with us. The aston martin db4 gt zagato weighs 1251 kg 2758 lbs. This db4 was also featured in james taylors definitive book factoryoriginal aston martin db456 published in 2014. The car also paved the way for the iconic db5, made famous as the car of choice for james bond, and for the db6 that followed.
This release comes in the form of the highlyanticipated 2020 dbs gt zagato that is exclusively available in the dbz centenary collection, which includes the db4 gt zagato continuation. On the registry a part of the vinnumbers are kept hidden. View detailed pictures that accompany our 1960 aston martin db4gt zagato replica article with closeup photos of exterior and interior features. Aston martin db4gt0182r 1vev is amongst one of the most famous aston martin racing cars to date and sits beside 2vev in the corridors of racing history within aston martin. Aston martin parts replacement parts for all models of. Accordingly, shortly after the launch of the db4 gt it was decided to get back into. One the most beautiful of all aston martins, the db4 g. It had a platform rather than a tubular chassis with a new engine by tadek marek. Aston martin db4 gt zagato continuation is a vintage.
The 1959 aston martin db4 gt zagato has 318 ps 314 bhp 234 kw horsepower. The owner and project manager was lucky to have as a friend, stephen archer who cowrote the definitive work on the model, aston martin zagato and more recently the db4 gt both beautifully published by palawan press. The zagato book goes into incredible pedantic detail and researches each and every car. But demand wasnt that strong and only 20 cars were completed. This is an extremely rare 1962 aston martin db4gt by zagato. Not only was this exclusive road car of the 1960s lighter and sportier. Find your local dealer, explore our rich heritage, and discover a model range including vantage, db11, dbs superleggera, and rapide amr. Learn more about the the aston martin db4gt book, including whats inside and. The db4 marked aston martins transition from its feltham home to a new facility at newport pagnell, where the marque would remain for the rest of the century. More recently, the dbgt special has had an extensive chassis restoration at aston martin specialists, rs williams, and then on to the. Aston martin enthusiast db5db6 rare engine block coffee table. The db 7 ar1 was designed like a classic roadster without a canopy and it 1990 aston martin v8 zagato vantage. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The zagato is probably the most desirable aston martin but this wasnt always the case.
The db4s design formed the basis for later aston martin models, such as the db4 gt zagato, the lagonda rapide 4door saloon. Andrea zagoto created the coachworks for both versions and it were only manufacted 99 exemplars each. If you have a copy of my favourite book on the marque, the power behind aston martin by geoff courtney and roger stowers, the car in its original form is illustrated. Aston martin db4 zagato, lightweight alloy window winder handle. The aston martin db4 gt zagato was introduced in october 1960 at the london motor show. This db4 retains its original matching numbers special series engine, original uk registration and has exceptional provenance making it one. What is the top speed of a aston martin db4 gt zagato. Gold and red may have previously reserved for the chinese flag, but it looks like aston martin has taken ownership of the colour scheme with its latest release. Unfortunately for many, lying on the hard shoulder of the m25, spanner in drivinggloveclad hand, is another unavoidable ingredient. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
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