In modern times, Italian design firm Zagato is perhaps most closely associated with Aston Martin, but the Milan-based company has a lengthy history with Alfa Romeo as well. Through the 1930s, the vast majority of its creations were branded as Alfa Romeos, and the tradition has carried over to the present day.
At the 2010 Villa d’Este, Zagato showed a concept track car honoring 100 years of Alfa Romeo racing heritage. Though the Alfa Romeo Zagato Corsa TZ3 never saw production, a road-going variant was built in a limited quantity of just nine units. Based on a Dodge Viper ACR chassis and mechanicals, the first Alfa Romeo Zagato Stradale TZ3 was delivered in 2011.
The final Alfa Romeo Zagato Stradale TZ3 – image: Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance
Production of the stunning Italian-American masterpiece has now ended, and the last car built will make its official debut at this year’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Painted in Azzurro Californina (“California Blue,” if you don’t speak Italian), the carbon fiber-bodied masterpiece is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, thanks to the 600-horsepower, 8.4-liter Viper V-10 beneath its hood.
Also, don’t forget that you can get discounted new car pricing with a free quote through qualified local dealer partners.
We see this as just one more reason to attend the 18th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. For ticket information, or a list of associated events, head on over to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance website.
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
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