SZ = ugly

[midlifecrisis]

I haven't seen one in the flesh, but time has not been kind to this design.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1991-alfa-romeo-sz-zagato-manual/OAG-AD-18332257/?Cr=0

Sir, I have until you have seen one in the flesh, it's best to reserve judgement.!
Zagatoes30 is going to have your guts for garters.
I have seen one and its a timeless design, quirky but glorious.

 

[zagatoes30]

This magazine cover says it all

 

[GeoffCapes]

Sad to say, when did Alfa mass sell anything?

I say that as a huge Alfa fan having owned lots of them in the past.

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[GeoffCapes]

Definitely an acquired taste, but as the years go on I think they look better than ever.

 

[StuartW]

As with most things Zagato, I'm a big fan

 

[Team GCR]

SZ is definitely on my list of cars to own at some point in life.

 

[zagatoes30]

As with most things Zagato, I'm a big fan

The strange thing about the SZ is the only thing Zagato is the build quality, it's an in house Alfa design that Zagato built hence non of the typical Zagato features e.g. double bubble roof

 

[DaveT]

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Indeed.

Meant to say "When did they LAST mass sell anything?"

 

[Vampyrebat]

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Yep, I had one!............I have seen a few SZ's in the flesh, quirky and I love them!

 

[BL330]

This magazine cover says it all

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Thank you Zagatoes for proving I'm not the only one. If I remember rightly, Top Gear reviewed it and said it looked like a sports shoe.
I confess I'm not an ALFA guy and knew the title would tread on a few toes, but you are all bored being locked up, so needed a diversion.
I'll concede many cars can have a photo taken from an unattractive angle.
The advertisement linked did nothing to promote it properly.
What's that expression ? - " Beauty is in the eye of the Beer Holder "

 

[StuartW]

The strange thing about the SZ is the only thing Zagato is the build quality, it's an in house Alfa design that Zagato built hence non of the typical Zagato features e.g. double bubble roof

Well in that case .... No, I still like it nonetheless!
I don't care for the RZ so much though

 

[zagatoes30]

I will accept that the SZ is not a pretty car but you can't deny it forces you to have an opinion. As a start you have to see one in the flesh it is truly something to behold and once again it will split opinion. Some see the aggressive lines, the strange angles that merge together others see the panel gaps, the lack of detail finishes etc but to really appreciate an SZ you need to drive it.

It is frankly the best car I have ever driven and I can never see me selling it

 

[lozcb]

I will accept that the SZ is not a pretty car but you can't deny it forces you to have an opinion. As a start you have to see one in the flesh it is truly something to behold and once again it will split opinion. Some see the aggressive lines, the strange angles that merge together others see the panel gaps, the lack of detail finishes etc but to really appreciate an SZ you need to drive it.

It is frankly the best car I have ever driven and I can never see me selling it

Without doubt its always a head turner , and draws good crowds at Bristol and most other events where one shows up ..........

 

[FIFTY]

After seeing a few SZ's in person at Brooklands Auto Italia I do quite like them

Perhaps Zagatos other offerings might look a bit better in person too

 

[zagatoes30]

Without doubt its always a head turner , and draws good crowds at Bristol and most other events where one shows up ..........

They always drive conversation be it at a car show or a petrol station. You can't be shy and own an SZ

 

[philw696]

Love it slow in and fast out.

 

[safrane]

Not sure about the claim one the front page about the Volvo!!!... it was a Mitsubish Charisma underneath.