- Aston Martin and Zagato are collaborating on a new project car, 50 years after the debut of the stunning DB4GT Zagato.
- The new car will be unveiled May 21 at the Villa D'Este concours in Italy.
- It will make its racing debut later in the month at the Nürburgring.
GAYDON, England — Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato are collaborating on a new project car, 50 years after the debut of the stunning DB4GT Zagato. The new car will be unveiled May 21 at the Villa D'Este concours in Italy and will make its racing debut later in the month at the May 28 Nürburgring endurance race.
Aston Martin says it wants to "gauge initial customer reaction, with a view to a production car following in 2012."
CEO Ulrich Bez said: "The DNA of both Aston Martin and Zagato has combined successfully to make some of the world's most desirable collector cars in the past and in this special anniversary year of the DB4GT Zagato it is appropriate to explore a modern collaboration."
The DB4GT Zagato debuted as a racecar at Goodwood in 1961, after a preview in late 1960 at the London motor show. Eventually, Aston Martin built 19 cars to customer order.
Inside Line says: One of the more exclusive — and successful — automotive partnerships of the past half-century. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent
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