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NEW ZAGATO PROJECT BREAKS COVER

This morning Zagato revealed a first image of the Diatto Ottovù project, a new proposal which has been inspired by two collectors on the occasion of the brand's 100th anniversary, and which is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

A short press release issued along with the single image read: "The Geneva motor show goes on - the by now classic tradition of passionate clients of exclusive car manufacturers, which has always stimulated the creativity of the Italian vehicle body makers and enhanced international motor shows.

"On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Diatto brand, two keen collectors turned to Zagato with the aspiration of resurrecting past collaboration," the Zagato press release continued. "Way back in 1921, Ugo Zagato designed a lightweight and aerodynamic body for the Diatto 25 4DS chassis. In 2007, the Milanese Atelier with its typically rationalist approach to a project, revamps, with a sporty note, the artistry of one of the most historical brands of the Italian automotive industry: Diatto. Created in 1835 with a Perfected Wheel patent, Diatto made their first car in 1905 and often crossed paths with Zagato in their close collaboration with Ettore Bugatti, the Maserati brothers and Tazio Nuvolari."

More info and Diatto history @ ItaliaSpeed here...

Interesting design, I see traces of Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo and even a little Ferrari.

Nice Ferrari Scag!

As the old saying goes, when comes to styling, the Italians always get it right.

Except for these guys...they just ripped off major design cues from Ferrari, Aston-Jaguar and I even see a little bit of old school Lexus SC/Toyota Soarer in it. Really bad design...

I don't think "ripped off" is a phrase you could use here.

From Wikipedia:
Avant-garde styling, together with light weight and wind-cheating lines were main features of Zagato's models for the leading sports car manufacturers of that era - Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia, Abarth, Ferrari, and Aston Martin. In addition to the cars that were produced officially in small series, the company also built exclusive one-offs and prototypes for other illustrious marques, such as Ford, Jaguar, MG, Rover, Volvo, Bristol, and Rolls-Royce.

I think it looks very good indeed.

Mike J...I do remember the old school Zagato version of cars well even the aston martins. But what used to happend then was that they were in a sense like Alpina is to BMW. If they were like Peninifarina, where they actually design the cars for the company, I can understand how there are so many design cues there. But the fact is they are not like peninfarina so I think I'm still right that they are copying designs.

Well, while they're not quite like Pininfarina, Zagato did design several production models (mostly small-scale, though) for different car companies back in the day. They have plenty of heritage to delve into without having to resort to copying.

I like it, but, aside from the 'Z' on the side of the car, I wouldn't immediately recognize this as a Zagato.

My favourite Zagato: