The SZ is one of the most collectable Alfa Romeo due to its rarity, extreme looks and Zagato pedigree. Luckily, it is still a rather affordable handbuilt sportscar.
Today, examples of this limited-production ‘Monster’ rarely come up for sale. The SZ was only manufactured in left-hand drive form, and this lovely example dates from 1991 when it was registered to its first owner in Japan. The car was imported to Hong Kong by current owner in 2017, with the odometer indicating 57,758 km. This car hasn’t been restored, instead it has been preserved and only driven on occasion in 27 years. The body, chassis, and interior remain completely original, while the driving experience remains as the factory intended. The car has received a fluid refresh for engine, transmission and steering since import.
This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of these ultra-rare Zagats-Built Alfa Romeos that can only become increasingly collectable. The SZ offers a unique driving experience and looks that resemble nothing else on the road today. This is truly a must-own car for any true Alfisti.
Year: 1991
Body: 2-Doors Coupe
Exterior: Rosso Alfa 130
Interior: Brown leather
Driver's Sider: LHD
Transmission: Manual
Indicated Mileage: 57,758 KM
Location: Hong Kong
Registration: Not Registered in Hong Kong
History: Imported from Japan in 2017
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HIGHLIGHTS:
A fabulous example of 'Il Mostro'. Hand built by Zagato. Just 1,036 produced
Sold new in Japan in 1991. Imported to the HK by current owner in 2017
Current mileage 57,758km
Very collectable This rare and highly individual supercar is much sought after
First conceived as the ES-30 “Experimental Sportscar 3.0 litre” design study in 1987, the SZ “Sprint Zagato” (styled by Alfa Romeo Design and Robert Opron, but built at Zagato) caused quite a sensation. Dubbed 'il Mostro' or 'the Monster', this was no conventionally good-looking Alfa Romeo coupe. But such was the overwhelmingly positive reaction to it, that in 1989, Alfa launched a production version at the Geneva Motor Show. Sensibly, it was based on a heavily modified 75 V6 platform, so the SZ had the performance (and sound) to back up its sporty yet unconventional looks. Its ability to hang on in bends really made the SZ special – it was said to be able to generate 1.4G of lateral load. Like most of the Zagato Alfa's, the SZ had a near perfect 50:50 weight balance. Total production of the SZ reached 1036 units, which makes it quite a rare car.
Mechanically and engine-wise, the car was based on the Alfa Romeo 75, production being carried out by Zagato at Terrazzano di Rho near the Alfa factory in Arese. The thermoplastic injection moulded composite body panels were produced by Italian company Carplast and French company Stratime Cappelo Systems.
The suspension was taken from the Alfa 75 group A IMSA race car and modified by Giorgio Pianta, engineer and team manager of the Lancia and Fiat rally works team. A hydraulic damper system was made by Koni. The SZ was originally equipped with Pirelli P Zero tyres (front 205/55 ZR 16, rear 225/50 ZR 16) and is able to sustain over 1.1 G in cornering, some drivers have measured a cornering force of 1.4 G, which remains an excellent performance figure.
