Founded in Turin in 1905 (as a car maker, but its actual foundation dates back to 1835 as a train wheels manufacturer), Diatto was one of Italy’s earliest automotive pioneers. Known for building advanced racing and luxury cars, the brand collaborated with figures like Ettore Bugatti and earned a reputation for engineering excellence. By the 1920s, Diatto was competing on the world stage, but production ended in the late 1950s, leaving behind a legacy admired by collectors and historians.

In 2007, to mark the brand’s centenary, two collectors commissioned Zagato to create a modern tribute. With approval from the current Diatto trademark holder, and starting from two rolling chassis, the Milanese coachbuilder crafted a pair of hand-built, all-aluminum coupés in the classic gran turismo spirit. Without recent Diatto models to reference, Zagato took inspiration from what he had in its DNA: teardrop headlights, sculpted sides, and trilobed front and rear sections that echo Diatto’s racing past. The minimalist interior groups controls around the gear lever, and the hood is formed from a single sheet of aluminum.

Under the bonnet is a Roush-tuned 4.6L Ford V8, available with 530 or 650 hp. Power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. Only two were made. This example is lime; the other is blue, with different wheels and subtle front-end changes. The price? Too high for 99.9% of the human population—but you probably guessed that already. Find it for sale here in Isso, Italy.