MOTOR CARS | 51The Zagato made its competition debut at Silverstone in 1999 and was
subsequently campaigned with much success, although the total number
of races contested numbered only 15-or-so. Notable results include class
wins at Brands Hatch, Thruxton and Donington.
When the car was retired from competition in 2007, it returned to Works
Service to be reconverted for fast road use. 0ts present specification
might best be described as that of a road-legal, track-day vehicle. (When
the engine was developed it was set up to meet the MoT standards of its
manufacture and registration date). The Safety Devices roll cage's bracing
bars were removed, but are available for reinstallation should the car be
raced again, thus ensuring FIA approval. A heater has been installed to
improve ventilation, while ride heights were raised by 10mm to increase
ground clearance for the road. The brake discs and pads were renewed
all round, with the Åoating rotors discarded.
Looked after by Works Service Technician, Ray Brown, the car has
covered only some 300-or-so miles since its re-conversion for road use.
He told Bonhams that this Zagato's engine is truly amazing, possessing
power and torque characteristics that make it a very exciting yet practical
road car. The current vendor purchased the Zagato at Bonhams' Sale at
Aston Martin Works Service in May 200 (Lot 31 ) since when it has been
professionally stored, the engine being run up to temperature each month.
It is expected that the car will have been lightly serviced and MoT'd by
Aston Martin Works prior to sale.
A full inventory and photographic record of the huge spares package
in available for inspection. The package includes Dymag wheels of 1
diameter; the car's original 16" wheels and space-saver; the original cream
leather interior including original seats; and the original bonnet and spare
left and right front wings in aluminium. Moulds for the glassfibre bonnet
and Perspex glazing are included also. Special instruction manuals; service
voucher book; retail order form; warranty card; and beautifully prepared
history files (invoices and photographic record of the rebuild, set-up and
other data) come with the car.
£250,000 - 300,000
€290,000 - 350,000110A
BRIAN JAMES MOTOR SHUTTLE
Finished in matching Gladiator Red, this is the bespoke trailer used to
ferry the Zagato to races. It comes comprehensively equipped with tilt
bed, interior lighting, double access doors, and electric winch.
£5,000 - 7,000
€5,800 - 8,100
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