1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato

The DB4Z is called 'one of the most beautiful Aston Martins ever created' by company CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez, and is widely recognized as the greatest street Aston, the benchmark against which the current Vanquish would be judged.

1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato photo
GT Coupe by Zagato
Chassis #: 0186R
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According to Elio Zagato, Koelliker, a friend who was Aston's dealer in Milan, commissioned the DB4 Zagato. 'The idea was a nice street car that could go racing, though that was not its original purpose,' Zagato says. 'It developed into that. When Aston saw the car, they liked it and decided to make it a factory model.'

Thus began one of the most memorable chapters in Aston history. The DB4 Zagato appeared in 1960, its beautiful but aggressive aerodynamic body setting it apart from standard Astons, clearly showing its performance pretenses. The interior was comfortable yet stark, a reflection of the weight saving measures done throughout the car.

The DB4 Zagato was produced for two years, with 19 made. The car's 314 horsepower engine was more powerful than the standard DB4. Coupled with its lighter weight and more aerodynamic body, it easily cleared 150 mph. A number were campaigned frequently, though they could never consistently unseat their made-for-racing Ferrari 250 GTO competition

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1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Vehicle Profiles

1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato vehicle information
GT Coupe

Coachwork: Zagato
Chassis #: 187L
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato vehicle information
GT Coupe

Coachwork: Zagato
Chassis #: IVEV
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato vehicle information
GT Coupe

Coachwork: Zagato
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato vehicle information
GT Coupe

Coachwork: Zagato
Chassis #: 0186R

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$1,050-$12,555
1961 DB4 GT Zagato
$12,555-$22,755
1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato Base Price : $12,555

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$10,500 - $11,250

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
98.00 in.
6 cyl., 224.00 CID., 263.00hp
$7,475 - $7,475
98.00 in.
6 cyl., 224.00 CID., 240.00hp
$7,500 - $7,500
93.00 in.
6 cyl., 225.79 CID., 302.00hp
$12,555 - $13,500
98.00 in.
6 cyl., 224.00 CID., 240.00hp
6 cyl., 223.96 CID., 260.00hp
6 cyl., 223.96 CID., 302.00hp
6 cyl., 223.96 CID., 314.00hp
$10,550 - $11,255
93.00 in.
6 cyl., 223.96 CID., 314.00hp
$12,555 - $12,555
98.00 in.
6 cyl., 224.00 CID., 266.00hp
$10,500 - $11,250
98.00 in.
6 cyl., 224.00 CID., 266.00hp
$11,255 - $20,666

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