Here's a race series that we had never heard of: The Zagato Trophy. This 8-race series honored the 75th anniversary of Zagato in 1993. 13 cars were constructed for the series, with Alfa Romeo even offering a 25% discount on the price of a new SZ/RZ to be entered into competition.

The series cars were not drastically altered from their original state. Changes were limited to a kit, which included revised shocks and springs, a racing exhaust, upgraded brakes, revised engine management chip, and a balanced engine. As for rolling stock, the cars rode on three-piece OZ Racing wheels shod in Pirelli slicks. And finally, each car featured a roll cage, 4-point racing harnesses, a fire suppression system, and the requisite tow hooks for track recovery.

Year: 1993
Model:  Alfa Romeo RZ Trophy Race Car
Engine: 3.0L V6
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  9,000
Price: $93,000
Location: Kingswood, SA, Australia

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THIS UNIQUE ALFA ROMEO IS A MARTIN DAWES RZ TROPHY WINNING RACE CAR.ALWAYS GARAGED.FITTED WITH PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS ARAGOSTA SUSPENSION,BREMBO 4 POD BRAKING SYSTEM , AFTERMARKET CPU CHIP,PERFORMANCE PISTONS AND CAMS,ROLL CAGE,SPARCO SEATS,OZ RACING ALLOYS,UPGRADED FUEL TANK ,PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MORE ,THIS CAR IS READY TO RACE. WORLD WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED!

Based on the scant information on these cars, we believe that the RZ pictured was prepared fro Duilio Truffo to enter into the race at Monaco. Preparation time was so precious that the racing exhaust was never installed, leaving the catalytic convertor installed for the race. In spite of the this disadvantage, the yellow car, whose graphics were designed by Ercole Spada, managed a third place finish.

We're delighted to have come across the Zagato Trophy. The racing liveries, such as Martin Dawes getup on this RZ, seem at home on the decidedly homely Zagato specials Likewise, the SZ and RZ look at home on the racetrack. $93k is steep for what amounts to a rebodied Milano Verde, but the it's right in line with the market for these. Even if the Zagato is a forgotten series in international racing, it adds a neat bit of history without compromising the car much at all. If anything, it's a nice excuse to take an RZ to the track without reservation!

-Graham