Zagato reveals new Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake

Coachbuilder ZagatoZagatoItaly, 1919 > present11 models
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is back with a new one-off project, the Aston Martin Virage Shooting Brake ZagatoZagato Aston Martin Virag...Italy, 2014 > 2014. The vehicle was ordered by a European customer and was created to "pay homage to Zagato’s artistic, Italian coachbuilding tradition on the canvas of a shooting brake body shape".

The new project of Zagato will be unveiled at the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Concours d'Elegance and is yet another result of the long collaboration between the Italian company and Aston MartinAston MartinUnited Kingdom, 1914 > present62 models
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which began back in 1960. This partnership has already created famous vehicles such as the DB4 GT ZagatoAston Martin DB4 GT ZagatoUnited Kingdom, 1960 > 19633 photos
and the V12 ZagatoAston Martin V12 ZagatoUnited Kingdom, 2011 > present19 photos
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Regarding design one thing is certain, the exclusive Aston Martin has quite bold lines and creates some surprise with its new shapes and silhouette.

This is the third vehicle Aston Martin designed by Zagato in the last year. In 2013 the company celebrated 100 years of the British brand with the DBS Coupé Zagato CentennialAston Martin DBS Coupe Za...United Kingdom, 2013 > present and the DB9 Spider Zagato DB9 CentennialAston Martin DB9 Spyder Z...United Kingdom, 2013 > present.

In 2014 Zagato is also celebrating a milestone of its own, 95 years of continuous activity, over three generations of the Zagato family. The company recently unveiled the 5-95 Lamborghini ZagatoLamborghini 5-95 by ZagatoItaly, 2014 > present.

In the quest for the personalization and ownership of unique and exclusive products, in recent years we have witnessed a revival of production of coachbuilder companies and of cars with customized bodywork.

FerrariFerrariItaly, 1947 > present233 models
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and McLarenMcLarenUnited Kingdom, 1963 > present92 models
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are concrete examples of brands that now offer custom car services. BentleyMcLarenUnited Kingdom, 1963 > present92 models
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may soon join this growing business.