Zagato: Collectibles and Design since 1919

Zagato: Collectibles and Design since 1919
Opens on December 12th at the
Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile “Avv. Giovanni Agnelli” in Torino to Celebrate 95 Years
Milan-based Giorgio Nada Editore has also released its latest tribute,
“Zagato Milano 1919-2014,” a beautiful, limited-edition, anniversary book now available for sale.
TORINO, Italy (11 December 2014) – The Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile “Avv. Giovanni
Agnelli” is delighted to announce “Zagato: Collectibles and Design Since 1919,” a tailor-made
exhibition opening tomorrow, on the 12th of December, honoring the 95th anniversary of the historic
Milanese coachbuilder and the close of its year-long celebration. Nine extraordinary collectibles,
from both classic and contemporary periods, will be exclusively showcased throughout the duration
of the exhibition: 12 December-15 March 2015. The Zagato display cars have been hand-selected as
a representation of the most prestigious Zagato collaborations with Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) spanning from 1919 to 2014, and to celebrate the atelier, racing, design and
lifestyle of the legendary “Zeta.”
“Zagato: Collectibles and Design Since 1919” is a special, first-time opportunity for the public to
witness such a significant gathering of nine Zagato automobiles, which are typically tucked away in
the world’s most exclusive private collections. An extraordinary gesture for the Museum Nazionale
dell’Automobile to celebrate Zagato’s role and influence, the objective is to reach as many people
around the world as possible through unique exhibitions such as this in order to encourage
education and perspective for automotive history and preservation.
A symbol and guardian of creativity, craftsmanship and industry linked to the automotive world, the
Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile tells – through a complex and fascinating exhibition – the
history of creativity, from its origins to the present day. It’s not by chance that design plays a central
role in the museum. Or better, design is its beating heart. The museum is a space that tells about
creative work and ideas that become substance thanks to diligence and teamwork. The ground floor
of the museum has been completely reorganized with spectacular scenery, designed to promote a
wider knowledge of car design, historical evolution, and the people who have determined past
changes, present situations and future trends. This is the context where the collaboration between
the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile and Zagato lives: an exhibition of incredible cars that tells
how creative flair, great craftsmanship and innovation have enabled the brand to become a worldrenowned symbol of Italian excellence.
“Zagato: Collectibles and Design Since 1919” Classic Cars Display
Five very significant and historic Zagatos of different eras have been assembled to demonstrate the
evolution that began with the racing era at the beginning of the century and ended with computeraided design in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The following cars will be on display in Torino:
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Alfa Romeo 6C 1500 Testafissa Zagato representing the Corse era of the 1910-20s
Lancia Aprilia Sport Zagato representing the Aerodinamica era of the 1930-40s
Maserati A6G 54 Zagato representing the Gran Turismo era of the 1950-60s
Lancia Flavia Supersport Zagato representing the Fuoriserie era of the 1960-70s
Alfa Romeo S.Z. representing the CAD/ CAM/ CAE era of the 1980-90s
“Zagato: Collectibles and Design Since 1919” Contemporary Cars Display
The current decade of the 2010s may be considered a time period of Icone for Zagato, which has
been paying homage through its work with the most iconic models of its own history as well those
of other prestigious brands that have significantly impacted greater culture. The following will also
be on display in Torino:
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Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato (2011)
BMW Zagato Coupé (2012)
Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake Zagato (2014)
Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale (2011)
A Review of Zagato’s 95th Anniversary Year:
“Zagato Milano 1919-2014,” a new limited-edition, anniversary book now available for
purchase
Thanks to a longstanding friendship, Milan-based Giorgio Nada Editore collaborated with Zagato
this summer to publish “Zagato Milano 1919-2014,” a limited-edition, anniversary book that tells
the fascinating history of the Milanese coachbuilder, its evolution in functional and rational design
and the influence it has had on motorsport and style, decade by decade. The detailed reportage totals
208 pages and was created with Zagato’s own archives. “Zagato Milano 1919-2014” is now
exclusively available for sale through the publisher’s retailers in Italy, the United Kingdom and the
United States, as well through the official bookstore of the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile.
Zagato Atelier Unveiled Two New Cars in 2014
This year, Zagato Atelier unveiled two new contemporary collector cars to the world: the Aston
Martin Virage Shooting Brake Zagato, which debuted at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours
d'Elegance in September, and the Lamborghini 5-95 Zagato, which debuted at Concorso d'Eleganza
Villa d'Este in May. The Aston Martin Shooting Brake is a one-off creation based on a Virage donor
car, commissioned by a private European client as part of Zagato's trilogy honoring Aston Martin's
centennial last year. The Lamborghini is part of a low-number series.
2014 Compasso d'Oro Design Award Nominations
Zagato's designers received two nominations for the prestigious Compasso d'Oro Award this year,
for the Alfa Romeo TZ3 and Aston Martin V12 Zagato. Notably, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato
received the Menzione d'Onore out of hundreds of nominations for Italy's best designs. Founded
more than 50 years ago by the Associazone per il Disegno Industriale (ADI), the Compasso d'Oro is
the highest design recognition for a product in Italy and, since 2004, Italy's Cultural Heritage
Ministry records all title holders for their historical significance.
Team Scuderia Sports Zagato Driver Team Mozzi – Biacca Won the 2014 Mille Miglia
Sharing the same passion of motorsport as its earlier generations, Zagato remains actively involved
- with Andrea Zagato and Marella Rivolta Zagato as devoted drivers - in racing through its
partnership with Scuderia Sports, the celebrated historic racing team founded in 2009 that competes
among most of the top international events. A thrilling victory, Scuderia Sports Zagato’s top driving
team, Giordano Mozzi – Stefania Biacca, won overall at this year’s Mille Miglia, marking the fifth
podium finish at the 1,000-mile race for Scuderia Sports’ international team of enthusiast drivers.
More information
About Zagato
Founded in 1919, Zagato is an Atelier of the third millenium and Total Design Center that applies
the same Milanese philosophies of functionalism and rationalism as Founder Ugo Zagato had nearly
a century ago. For more information, visit Zagato.it.
About the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile
The automobile: from its origins to the future. A new multi-media and interactive system that is
unique in all the world in terms of the depth of the studies presented, with 32 fixed Ipads at the
entrance of each section available to the visitors, QRcodes on all cars and section panels, 20 new
videos, 3 new vehicles, a series of stage perfections along the entire exhibition path, an area entirely
dedicated to design, the big garage finally open to the public (upon reservation) and a workshop that
will host the Restoration School. These are only some of the many novelties that have been
completed - since September 2014 – for the renovation project of the Museo Nazionale
dell’Automobile “Avv. Giovanni Agnelli” in Turin, a project that was launched ten years ago, in
2004.
Details and logistics pertaining to the exhibition Zagato: Collectibles and Design since 1919
 Opening times: the Museum is open Mondays from 10 to 14; Tuesdays from 14 to 19;
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10 to 19; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 21.
 Ticket price (until 31 December 2014): full 8.00 Euros; reduced 6.00 Euros; schools 2.50
Euros; free entry is available to children under 6; journalists with a professional card; Torino
+ Piemonte Card
 Ticket price (from 1 January 2015): full 12.00 Euros; reduced 8.00 Euros; schools 2.50
Euros; free entry is available to children under 6; journalists with a professional card; Torino
+ Piemonte Car
 Where: Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile “Avv. Giovanni Agnelli”, Corso Unità d’Italia,
40 - 10126, Torino, www.museauto.it.
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Zagato Contact:
Kathryn Hellwig
[email protected]
Tel. +39 02.93.466.2252
Mob. +39 347.949.6813
Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile di Torino - Press Office:
Paola Masetta, T. 011-677666, [email protected]
Lorenza Macciò, T. 011-677666, [email protected]
Mailander
Marcella Laterza, T.0115527322, Mob.3357559154 [email protected]
Stella Casazza, T.0115527327, Mob.3493579552 [email protected]