In 1974, Chinetti commissioned the 330 Convertibile Zagato. Zagato’s tenth car based on a Ferrari chassis was inspired by the 3Z Spider, albeit with significant changes. The name Convertibile reflected the type of body, which was fitted with rear pillars and a “targa” type removable rigid roof. The tail was higher and heavier and did not slope down on the blue version. The front headlights were visible but veiled with an innovative darkened plexiglass cover that was rectangular and flush with the body. The rear light clusters were also modified and recessed in smaller niches than before. The car, a light red, looked strong and marginally heavier than the Spider, which was probably Chinetti’s intention, to bring out the Convertible element. The catastrophic Oil Crisis in the mid-Seventies started the inevitable decline of this type of personal luxury item. And the 330 Convertible was the only one of its type.
Source: Zagato
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