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Of all the XK-powered Jaguars, very few received custom coachwork, and even less were bodied in Italy. However, Italian dealer Guido Modiano commissioned Zagato to rebody one of his bent XK140s. During the build, Zagato was ordered to build the car to high standards which was reflected by it’s fully suede interior. Even in the Ferrari 250 Zagatos, from which this Jaguar lends some traits, suede was never ordered.
Zagato’s final form was so striking, Modiano decided to showcase his ‘XKZ’ at the 1957 Paris Auto Salon. Afterwards a brochure was made up for Zagato XK150 conversions of which one car was completed and shown at the 1958 Geneva Auto Show. Unfortunately, the second car marked the end of the project, and within the coming years both Anglo-Italian Jags were lost, one never to return.
Last edited by King Charles; Apr 7, 2019 at 11:13 PM.
That is quite the transformation, looks a little like a cross between a Volvo P1800 and a Ferrari 250.
The XK140 had got a little fat and stretched with its higher roofline and added length to accommodate the additional seats, but the XK120 FHC is one of the most advanced and sensuous body styling on a car, amazing in this FHC form for 1951, Probably not surpassed until the E-type in 1961
Yes this hits all my classic car chords, a perfect storm if you will lol ?! The Jaguar swooping grace in BRG,Karmann Ghia charm, 50's era Corvette sex appeal w/ a splash of Ferrari aggression lol.
Last edited by King Charles; Apr 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM.
1954 Jaguar XK140 Zagato Coupe
