Aston Goes Back to Italy to Commission the Vanquish Zagato Roadster

A Vanquish Zagato Coupe May Be in the Works

Aston Martin and Zagato, the two companies responsible for one of the most beautiful and rarest Astons ever created, the

Aston Martin and Zagato created one of the most beautiful and rarest Astons ever made, the 1961-1963 DB4 GT Zagato. (Photo: Aston Martin)

1961 through 1963 DB4 GT Zagato of which only fourteen were made, are once again back together developing another masterpiece.

After more recent successes transforming the DB7 into the DB7 Zagato and the Volante-based AR1, Zagato is in the process of transforming the Vanquish supercar's styling from gorgeous to... more gorgeous?

From these official sketches it's clear to see that the Vanquish has gone to Italy for a reworking of its tail end. Now

From this official sketch it's clear to see that the Vanquish has gone to Italy for a reworking of its tail end. (Photo: Aston Martin)

chopped into a convertible, the Zagato features a rear decklid that flows forward, double-bubble style to meet the backsides of the two seats in the cockpit.

The narrow, thin design of the donor car's taillights has been dropped for restyled circular units similar to those fixed to the DB7 Zagato. A thick spoiler has been integrated into the trunklid just above a redesigned bumper. A new valance now integrates two large exhaust pipes mounted towards the center with small reverse lights and rear fog lights.