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DB4 Zagato from the ICON guys
From the ICON newsletter
Back in 1960, Aston Martin wanted to put the hurtin’ on Ferrari with their new DB4 GT, so they went to the masters at Zagato to have a lighter weight body designed and built. The chief of the transportation department at the time was Ercole Spada. Mr. Spada is considered one of the greatest transportation designers of all time. The original DB4GT Zagato was a coupe, and they only built eighteen of them. ICON is teaming with Mr. Spada to create the convertible version history never saw built back in the 1960’s, infused with modern mechanical elements including an AM V12 and a custom Art Morrison chassis. We are honored to work with Mr. Spada and his son, Paolo Spada at Spadaconcept in Turin, Italy, to realize this automotive ICON! More details soon…consider this a tease!   I'll be interested to see what happens. |
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06-04-2012, 05:34 PM
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I'm really feeling teased :-) thats beautiful.
Keep us posted on your progress. There is a collector in Holland that has had space open up in his garage unexpectedly And may be able to afford one once he settles with RM Auctions. The opening shot of the coupe had me thinking that there was no way to improve it , but I do think you are on a good path with the roadster. Cheers Richard PS got to look at the boot lid to continue the tunnel between the headrests all the way back. |
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I used to own a DB4, I know a guy in LA who owns a Zagato. He bought it in around 1970 for $10K. I'm sure it's worth $3 million in a bad market.
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Richard,
Have your friend get in touch with Jonathan Ward at ICON. jw@icon4x4.com Jonathan is very good at coming up with tempting projects. Ed |
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06-05-2012, 03:07 AM
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As far as the concept design the Rear Tunnel is a detriment to the design. Also the reaar wheel arch and rear end all should be more rounded as in the original design. Voloupous curves like Sophia Lorens were the hallmark of Italian design in the early 60's.
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