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Zagato

Zagato is a Milan coachbuilder and design studio founded by Ugo Zagato in 1919, known for light, aerodynamic bodies. It has remained a family-led business, building bodies for marques including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Ferrari and Aston Martin.1,2

AC 378 GT Zagato (Perana)
AC 378 GT Zagato (Perana)
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63Cars bodied
19Individual chassissee each car
1919Founded

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Key facts

Founded
19192,1 Independently researched
Founder
Ugo Zagato2,1 Independently researched
Headquarters
Milan, Italy2,1 Independently researched

History

Ugo Zagato, who had worked in aeronautics during the First World War, set up his own operation in Milan in 1919. Zagato-bodied Alfa Romeo 6Cs won the Mille Miglia between 1928 and 1930. The works were hit by RAF bombs in 1943, and after the war the business continued in Milan. Ugo's son Elio took over officially in 1968 on Ugo's death, and the company states it has been led by a member of the same family throughout its history.

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Milestones

  1. 1928
    Zagato-bodied Alfa Romeo 6C cars won the Mille Miglia in 1928 through 1930.1
  2. 1943
    Zagato's Milan works were hit by RAF bombs.1
  3. 1968
    Elio Zagato officially took over the company after Ugo Zagato's death.1

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Celebrate 100 Years Of Zagato's Daring, Family-Owned Innovation Level C Petrolicious
    • Zagato-bodied 6Cs won the Mille Miglia 1928–1930
    • "hit by RAF bombs in 1943"
    • Elio "took over officially in 1968 with Ugo's passing"
    • "set up his own operation in Milan in 1919"
    • Ugo Zagato, earlier in aeronautics during WWI
    • operation in Milan
    • 1919 founding; 6C Mille Miglia 1928–1930; "hit by RAF bombs in 1943"; Elio "took over officially in 1968"
    Accessed 2026-11-11
  2. 2
    Zagato official website (home/atelier) Level A Zagato
    • founded in 1919 in Milan by Ugo Zagato
    • founded ... by Ugo Zagato
    • registered address Via G. Ripamonti 89, Milan
    • always led by a member of the same family
    Accessed 2026-11-11

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