1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ (SZ = Sprint Zagato), only 105 were built (1965-1967). After the presentation of the 2600 Berlina, Sprint and Spider, the first appearance of a prototype signed by Zagato could be seen in the coachbuilder’s stand at the Turin Motor Show in 1963. The wheelbase is the shortened version of the 2600 Spider and the body is characterized by a streamlined and essential structure, featuring a flashy and slightly recessed Kamm tail, just like in racecars. The front of the vehicle is also very peculiar, featuring a large-sized shield. The same - yellow - prototype was presented during the following edition at the Alfa Romeo stand (Turin 1964), while the final vehicle would be shown for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1965. However, in this case, the coachwork was strongly revisited, especially in the front: the already huge front shield was enlarged even more and placed in a higher position, the headlights made more vertical in shape, the engine bonnet clean and essential - without leather laces nor air intakes (now partially hidden behind the bumper bars).
Source: www.museoalfaromeo.com; www.alfaworkshop.co.uk
Images: Alfa Romeo; Zagato
Pictured Above: 1962-1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ Prototipo by Zagato
Pictured Above: 1965-1967 Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ by Zagato
