You may remember that in 2006, Italian coachbuilder Zagato got Ferrari’s permission to build six 575 GTZ models as a tribute to the 250 GTZ of the late 1950s. Based on the excellent Ferrari 575 Maranello, the 575 GTZ had the same powertrain, a 5.75-liter V12 engine producing 540 hp mated to a six-speed electro-hydraulic F-1 transmission.
The body though, was a complete break from the 575 Maranello, with Zagato applying retro styling cues inspired from the Zagato-bodied TDF models. The 575 GTZ was commissioned by Japanese collector Yushiyuki Hayashi, with Zagato building six examples, two of which were delivered to him (one for driving and the other for storage in his garage).
Each of the six cars has unique features specified by their first owners, with no to cars being exactly alike. This particular GTZ, chassis number 127928, features a two-tone grey with Zagato’s trademark “double bubble” roof painted in silver. The egg-crate grille was finished in black and featured a silver Cavallino.
The interior is finished in Crema throughout and is completely reupholstered by Zagato with quilted leather on the driver and passenger side foot wells, as well as in the boot and on the 575’s parcel shelf. The car was bought new by its current owner, an Italian resident, who is said to have maintained it exemplarily.
With only 23,000 kilometers (14,291 miles) on the odometer, the 575 GTZ was offered at RM Auctions’ May 10 sale in Monaco, attracting a high bid of €800,000 ($1.09 million). However, the owner wasn’t satisfied with that amount and decided to wait for a better offer. Do you think he’ll get one?
By Dan Mihalascu
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