Unique ONES Wow, what car is this? Zagato is one of the finest coachbuilders in the world, dating back to 1919 and since it has developed dozens of cars with the likes of Aston Martin and Ferrari. For example, in 2007 this Milan-based coachbuilder launched the ultra-rare prancing steds, the Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio by Zagato, totaling 9 units consisted 7 coupes and 2 spyders.
The Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato featured with a front nose conversion that reminisces of old Ferrari race cars with its wide front grille and two smaller ones on either side. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
Regarding to its name, Nibbio is the Italian word for 'eagle', isn't it strange that a Ferrari has an eagle or vice versa? No wonder if it then bring up some kind of the car's identity distraction when someone looks at it while saying, "Erm is this a Ferrari or Nibbio?" or ''Oh, it's Nibbio but not Ferrari." About this what do you think?
The Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato known assomething which was not offered with the original Ferrari 599 GTB. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
So, two years after that precisely in 2009, Zagato again launched a limited edition of its spyder version called the Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato only 6 unit. Uniquely, Zagato converted this model to a spyder, something which was not offered with the original Ferrari 599 GTB.
Inside of the Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato has a carbon fiber steering wheel with LEDs have also been fitted and a yellow tachometer. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
If you look past the longwinded name, you’ll see that this car is a Ferrari 599 GTB in Zagato guise. And what is seen in this article is one of the six cars that have completed its convertion process in 2020.
Inside of the Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato comes complete with a black leather. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
It comes as a very clean example of one of these much-loved Ferrari models and is only more desirable in its new look. Finished in “Gunmetal Gray” over black leather, the car seems somewhat subtle if anything.
The Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato has the same drivetrain as the standard 599 GTB, 6.0-liter, naturally aspirated, V12 that churns out 612 hp and 448 lbs-ft of torque. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
However, a front nose conversion that reminisces of old Ferrari race cars with its wide front grille and two smaller ones on either side, as well as a completely revised rear end, is anything but subtle.
The Ferrari 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder by Zagato comes as a very clean example of one of these much-loved Ferrari models and is only more desirable in its new look. (Picture from: HypeBeast) |
A list of upgrades including Challenge Stradale-inspired wheels, red brake calipers, a yellow tachometer, and a carbon fiber steering wheel with LEDs have also been fitted, while the Ferrari’s quintessential V12 pushing out 612 BHP still remains.
As quoted from Hypebeast, this Zagato-made spyder sports car is one of the cars on the auction list by RM Sotheby's Paris in February 2021. At that time, estimated the 599 GTZ Nibbio Spyder has a price tag of around €1,400,000 - €1,600,000 (approx. $1.69m - $1.93m). Unfortunately, until the auction ended the car was not sold.😥 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYPEBEAST | RMSOTHEBY ]
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