Tag: Zagato

  • The Original Stelvio was not a Crossover. Behold the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1

    The Original Stelvio was not a Crossover. Behold the Autech Zagato Stelvio AZ1

    Some won’t know the Nissan Leopard, but, in the US might know a reskinned version known as the Infiniti M30. This rear-driver shares some guts with the Z31 300ZX. Today’s feature, however, is a Leopard with a really cheesy Italian suit made of aluminum and fashioned by Zagato. Yes, folks, Zagato has made some real…

  • Original Zagato Zele / Elcar Project

    Original Zagato Zele / Elcar Project

    This isn’t our first Zele (sold as the “Elcar” here in the US); but it is the most original and complete example we’ve posted. Our previous find was a two-fer with one involving a Suzuki motorcycle engine.  This one seems to be more of a barn find.  That’s the most overused term in the automotive…

  • Not One, But Two Zagato Zeles

    Not One, But Two Zagato Zeles

    Zagato, known for much more aggressive designs, produced this fiberglass-bodied EV in the mid-1970s it was the Zele in some markets and the Elcar in the US.  Only an estimated 500 units were built; so this sale includes 0.4% of all production! While these were originally built the same, these two are very different.  The…

  • Italian Cabriolet: Lancia Beta Zagato

    Italian Cabriolet: Lancia Beta Zagato

    “Italian cabriolet” promises so much, but it’s a bit of a let-down to find out the subject car is a Lancia Beta Zagato.  This isn’t a bad car, per se; but speed and reliability are known issues and this one could be a serious project. This is an interesting old car that might be savable,…