Whilst Zagato is considered by many to be one of Italy’s most respected coachbuilders, over the course of its century-long history the company has had an interesting relationship with Enzo Ferrari, dating back to his racing career at Alfa Romeo, but one which has produced very few cars.

Bodying a 166 MM (chassis no.

0018M) as the first collaboration between the two companies, the late 1950’s would see Zagato produce five 250 GT LWB ‘Tour de France’ Berlinettas clothed in Zagato coachwork.

These cars are unquestionably the most desirable of the TdF Berlinettas, with each example bearing unique and distinctive features different from its brethren.

Over the ensuing years, Zagato and Ferrari seldom collaborated as the automotive industry in general moved away from coachbuilding and towards mass-production of bodywork in-house by the manufacturer.

Zagato continued to find work with other Italian manufacturers during this time, notably with Alfa Romeo and Lancia, but produced only a han...