My Car Quest

April 26, 2024

Piero Rivolta, Marella Rivolta Zagato and the Iso Isetta at Zagato – A Video

by Mike - In April 2013 a few lucky Iso & Bizzarrini enthusiasts were able to participate in the Iso & Bizzarrini Extravaganza (these are my words). On the first full day in Italy we went to the Zagato facility hosted by Andrea Zagato and … [Read more...]

The AC 378 GT Zagato – Formerly The Perana Z-One

by Mike - A My Car Quest reader, Doug Kneis, of Katy, Texas asked me about the AC 378 GT Zagato which was previously called the Perana Z-One. I did not know much so after a little research here is what I now know. From a Zagato press … [Read more...]

A Visit With Zagato

by Mike - On Tuesday the Iso group were treated to a private tour of the Zagato headquarters in Rho, Italy. We spent time with Andrea Zagato, Marella Rivolta Zagato and Piero Rivolta. Ugo Zagato founded Zagato in 1919 using airplane design … [Read more...]

Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of The Iso Grifo and The 60th Anniversary of The Iso Isetta – In Italy

by Mike - Many Iso enthusiasts from several countries in Europe and from the US are meeting in Italy next week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Iso Grifo and the 60th Anniversary of the Iso Isetta. We will take a grand tour around … [Read more...]

1959 Fiat Abarth Zagato 750 Record Monza Bialbero

by Mike - The name of this car is longer than the car itself! In the picture below on the left is Don Meluzio, the owner of this Abarth and next to him is Greg Paris, a former owner of this car, at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2006. I … [Read more...]