#DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin One-77 (property — before being seized by Swiss authorities — of the son of the leader of one of the most corrupt governments in Central Africa)

In keeping with its tradition of producing limited edition, hand crafted exotica for the wealthy aficionado, best exemplified by the DB4 GT Zagato of the 1960s, Aston Martin previewed its proposed One-77 'hypercar' at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. 'The finished One-77 made its official debut in April 2009 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Ville d'Este, held on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, winning the 'Award for Concept Cars and Prototypes'. Designed by Marek Reichman, it was the fastest and most powerful Aston Martin ever built, with a top speed of 220mph, and also the most expensive, carrying a price tag of £1,150,000. Hailed by its maker as "possibly the world's most desirable automotive art form", the One-77 with its long bonnet and short tail was every inch the classically proportioned Gran Turismo, combing muscular pugnacity and feline grace in equal measure. A two-seater closed coupé, the One-77 featured advanced technology in the form of an immensely rigid and lightweight carbon fibre monocoque chassis, which carried a seamless body traditionally handcrafted in aluminium. Made from a single sheet of aluminium, each front wing was said to take one craftsman three weeks to produce.  Other state-of-the-art features included bi-xenon headlamps with integrated LED side lights and direction indicators, LED rear lamps (fog and reverse), carbon fibre front splitters, carbon fibre rear diffuser, and active aerodynamics with deployable spoiler. Providing the horsepower needed to breach the magic 200mph barrier was a stretched (to 7.3 litres) version of Aston Martin's existing 48-valve V12 engine. Extensively reworked by Cosworth Engineering, it produced 750bhp and 553lb/ft of torque, and was the world's most powerful normally aspirated road-car engine at the time of the One-77's introduction. Cosworth's extensive re-engineering included fitting dry-sump lubrication, which enabled the V12 to be carried 100mm lower in the One-77's chassis than in that of the DB9. Like the V8 in the One-77's Vantage sister car, the V12 engine was mounted towards the centre of the chassis, well aft of the front axle line in the interests of optimum weight distribution, to which end the six-speed automatic/manual transmission was located at the rear in the form of an integrated transaxle. Power was transmitted to the limited-slip differential by a carbon fibre prop shaft encased in a magnesium alloy torque tube, reaching the road surface via 20" forged alloy wheels - 7-spoke or 10-spoke - shod with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.

Unusually for a road car, the One-77's all-independent suspension featured pushrod actuation of the adjustable mono-tube dampers, a system more commonly found in modern competition cars. There were double wishbones at all four corners: the front incorporating anti-dive geometry, and the rear anti-squat and anti-lift. The suspension was also electrically adjustable for both ride height and rate change.

The rack and pinion was power assisted, delivering 3.0 turns lock-to-lock, while the steering column was adjustable for both tilt and reach. Braking was supplied by carbon ceramic discs all round, gripped by six-piston callipers at the front, four-piston callipers at the rear. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), and traction control were all incorporated in the interests of controllability and safety. Releasing the driver's door, which swings out and arcs upwards, the One-77's fortunate owner would be confronted by a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, electrically adjustable lightweight memory seats, and dual-stage driver/passenger front airbags. Other interior features included automatic temperature control, a trip computer, and touch-sensitive map-reading LED lights. Powerfold exterior memory mirrors came as standard, while front/rear parking cameras were an option. Number '35' of the 77 built, this EU model has a legend engraved on the door sill stating that it was 'Hand built in England for Theodore N'Guema Obiang Mangue'. Finished in red with red-piped cream interior, the car is offered with Equatorial Guinea registration papers.

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1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato.

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1959 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

The 1959 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato is a masterpiece of automotive design and engineering, representing the pinnacle of luxury sports cars from its era. Created in collaboration with the renowned Italian coachbuilder Zagato, the DB4 GT Zagato features a distinctive, aerodynamic shape that not only enhances its beauty but also improves performance. With a powerful 4.0-liter inline-six engine, this limited-production model offered exceptional speed and handling, making it a favorite among discerning drivers and collectors alike.

Inside, the 1959 DB4 GT Zagato boasted a luxurious and meticulously crafted interior, featuring high-quality materials and elegant finishes. The cabin was designed with a focus on driver comfort and engagement, offering a sporty yet refined atmosphere.

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1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato.

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In 1960, an absolute masterpiece of the Milan Carrozzeria Zagato was created in an English-Italian collaboration: the Aston Martin DB 4 GT Zagato. 50 years later, the decision was made to launch a new creation for the anniversary: the Aston Martin V12 Vantage Zagato, which went into small series production almost exactly 12 years ago. A total of 101 units were produced at a sporty price of around 500,000 euros. But 510 bhp in an Italian dress were good arguments. One of these cars surprisingly crossed our path in Hamburg. The roof, hood and doors were handcrafted from aluminum, while the front and rear fenders, trunk lid and side sills are made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. Less weight is more. And if you look closely, you will even recognize the typical Zagato "double bubble" roof. Sprezzatura at its best!

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1960 Zagato Aston Martin DB4 GT

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Aston Martin Vantage at Waukesha Cars & Coffee (2024) - Meet 2 in Waukesha, WI.

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation (1 of 25). 

In 2017, almost 60 years on from when the original cars were made, the DB4 G.T. Continuation was hand-built on the very same site in Newport Pagnell as its illustrious forebears. It marked the return of production to the historic home of Aston Martin for the first time since the last V12 Vanquish S was completed in 2007 to secure the status of the world’s oldest purpose-built car manufacturing facility.Capturing the spell-binding essence of Aston Martin’s illustrious heritage, the Continuation series has since seen the production of DB4 GT Zagato Continuation in 2019 and the Goldfinger DB5 Contination – complete with Bond-inspired – gadgets in 2020.Each of the handbuilt Continuation models combine the authenticity of the David Brown era cars with sympathetic application of modern engineering advancements and performance enhancements. A special series of 25 cars remaining faithful to eight original factory lightweights. Underlining the authenticity are the VIN numbers, which carry on from the last original DB4 G.T. for an unbroken bloodline and impeccable Newport Pagnell-built pedigree.

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1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

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Aston Martin DB4 GT, design Zagato - rare color.