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Having applied for and, of course,
obtained authorization from the current owner of the Diatto brand, and
having received the two mechanized chassis, the Zagato Atelier produced
two tailor-made outfits for the lucky customers in the typical Italian
high class tailoring tradition.
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.
The bodywork of the two new grand touring
cars is entirely made of aluminum, one of Zagato’s strengths, valued and
recognized far and wide by the most demanding collectors. The lids are
molded in a single piece to underline the freedom that a no industrial
approach to the product still allows.
The smooth but clear-cut lines
characterize the generous and at the same time compact dimensions,
typical of the most admired pure Italian sports cars, making them a cult
for fans all over the world.
Reminiscent of the legendary Zagato Ottovù,
these first two grand touring cars will be an "Instant Classic" in shape and
contents. The trilobal front and rear of the vehicles recall the design of
the Diatto competition cars that have raced to victory more than 300 times
on circuits all over Europe.
Particular care has been taken with the
interior and the exclusive design and functionality of the rear of the
vehicle, so as to provide enhanced passenger comfort. The luggage
compartment, immediately behind the seats and also visible through the rear
window, recalls the by now traditional solutions of the Milanese Atelier.
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