It is not often that we get the chance to admire unique coachbuilt vehicles on public roads, as their value usually limits their use to private gatherings and luxurious garages. However, the only Alfa Romeo Giulia SWB Zagato in existence took a trip to Milan where it was filmed and photographed against the beautiful backdrop of the Italian city at night.
The video was directed by Steve Ketner and published on YouTube by Nostalgear. Zagato and the owner gave permission to use the exotic vehicle, transporting it from the Milanese Atelier to the metropolitan area which is full of old and nicely lit buildings.
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Everything starts with a woman getting in the driver’s seat of the Alfa. Then we can see the Giulia SWB being driven in the empty streets of Milan, flaunting its completely bespoke and heavily sculpted bodywork on camera. We also get to admire the Tonale-sourced LED headlights in action, as with the full-width LED taillights which are following the shape of the Kamm-tail. The latter have been criticized for looking similar to an Aston Martin, although both designs originate from Zagato.
The rare footage is joined by two photo galleries showing the Giulia SWB in Milan and at the Zagato premises next to other precious Alfa Romeo classics. Those give us a better idea of how the vehicle looks in real life from many different angles. We also get a glimpse of the interior which features only two bucket seats, a heavy dose of carbon fiber, and black leather upholstery with green accents.
Photos by Steve Ketner for @nostalgear_in collaboration with @readymotorsports
As suggested by the name, the model is based on the Alfa Romeo Giulia, although the Giorgio architecture has been tweaked with a significantly shorter wheelbase altering the proportions. The donor car was a Giulia Quadrifoglio upgraded to GTAm specification, which means that the biturbo 2.9-liter V6 produces 532 hp (397 kW / 540 PS). Power is transmitted to the rear axle through a six-speed manual, making owners of the auto-only GTAm go green with envy.
The model was developed and produced independently by Zagato in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first Alfa Romeo-based project. The price hasn’t been made public but no one expects such a build to come cheap. The one and only Giulia SWB was commissioned by a German collector who is probably not going to sell it any time soon.
