To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Monterey event, 15 - 17
August 2019.
Estimate:
$600,000 - $800,000
- One of only 99 Vanquish Zagato coupes produced
- Less than 500 original miles, virtually as-new throughout
- Includes beautiful bespoke Schedoni three-piece luggage
set
- A stunning collaboration between Zagato and Aston Martin
Aston Martin's relationship with Ugo Zagato's Milan-based
carrozzeria dates to the now-infamous 1961 DB4GT Zagato. A
conspicuous combination of British engineering clothed in a
lightweight aerodynamic swooping body, it is now considered one of
the most desirable Aston Martins ever produced.
However, despite their modern appeal, just 19 were sold in the
early 1960s, and this limited popularity caused relations between
the two companies to lie dormant for close to three decades.
Indeed, it was not until 1986, when Zagato's Giuseppe Mittino made
a success story out of his interpretation of the concurrent Aston
Martin V8, creating the V8 Zagato and V8 Zagato Spyder, that the
relationship was resuscitated. Since then the relationship has gone
from strength to strength, spawning the DB7 Vantage Zagato, DB AR1,
V12 Zagato, and numerous other concepts and design studies along
the way.
It was at the prestigious 2016 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este
that Aston Martin announced the details of the latest collaboration
between the two great companies: the 2017 Vanquish Zagato.
Production was limited to just 99 examples, and while the car is a
quintessential Aston Martin, the svelte carbon-fiber bodywork, deep
Z grille, rounded rear lights, and trademark double-bubble roof are
pure Zagato. Aston Martin outfitted the car with the same
powertrain as found in the Vanquish S, meaning 595 bhp, albeit
exhaling through a freer-flowing exhaust for an even more glorious
soundtrack.
Performance is suitably stellar: 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds and a top
speed the right side of 200 mph. Keeping all the power in check is
a lightly tweaked chassis with slightly firmer damping and a
carbon-ceramic breaking setup that is more than up to the task. As
AutoExpress discovered when road testing the car, "the changes
might seem incremental, but add them all up and the car as a whole
feels tremendous."
This Vanquish Zagato coupe is a stunning low-mileage example,
specified in the stealthy combination of Scorching Black with black
fifteen-spoke wheels, black textured exhaust-pipe finishers, and
black window surrounds. Its red calipers are matched on the inside
by its Spicy Red Caithness leather upholstery, with the additional
options of ventilated seats, herringbone trim, the desirable
One-77-style steering wheel, and one extra crystal glass key.
Furthermore, the car includes the beautiful and bespoke matching
three-piece Schedoni luggage set, as well as a custom-made matching
car cover. It is a single-owner example and, as is to be expected
with less than 500 miles, it presents as a new car and is pristine
throughout.
Every Aston Martin collaboration with Zagato has produced instantly
recognizable, collectable cars, and the Vanquish Zagato is no
exception. An intoxicating blend of British and Italian design
paired with the increasingly rare sight of a naturally aspirated
V-12 engine under the bonnet, this Zagato would be a fine
acquisition for even the most discerning collector.To view this car
and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.