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{{Short description|Italian automobile designer (born 1937)}}
{{Short description|Italian automobile designer (born 1937)}}
[[File:1960s Ercole Spada Alfa TZ2.jpg|thumb|Ercole Spada at his drawing desk in the 1960s]]
[[File:1960s Ercole Spada Alfa TZ2.jpg|thumb|Ercole Spada at his drawing desk in the 1960s]]
'''Ercole Spada''' (born 26 July 1937 in [[Busto Arsizio]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile design]]er. His most notable designs were produced in the 1960s, for the [[Zagato]] design studio house, where Spada was chief stylist. During this period some of the most notable [[sports car]]s by [[Aston Martin]], [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]], as well as [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Abarth]], [[Fiat]] and [[Lancia]] were clothed by Spada's designs.
'''Ercole Spada''' (born 26 July 1937 in [[Busto Arsizio]]) is an Italian [[automobile design]]er. His most notable designs were produced in the 1960s, for the [[Zagato]] design studio house, where Spada was chief stylist. During this period some of the most notable [[sports car]]s by [[Aston Martin]], [[Ferrari]], [[Maserati]], as well as [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Abarth]], [[Fiat]] and [[Lancia]] were clothed by Spada's designs.


==Background and early days==
==Background and early days==
Spada earned a degree in industrial engineering from [[Istituto tecnico Feltrinelli]] in 1956. Following a military service, he joined Zagato in February 1960.
Spada earned a degree in industrial engineering from Istituto Tecnico Feltrinelli in 1956. Following a military service, he joined Zagato in February 1960.


The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]. Many avant-garde yet instantly-classic designs followed, soon becoming cornerstones of automotive design. Spada's designs were acknowledged as seminal by his fellow designers as well as by generations of new designers. One example of the attraction of Spada's work was the [[Mazda MX-3]], which aimed to capture the magic of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]] design, according to its creators. Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed one of the most modern looking cars of the era, the [[Alfa Romeo Sprint GT (Veloce)|Alfa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the popular and dramatic [[Lancia Fulvia]] Sport.
The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]. One example of Spada's work was the [[Mazda MX-3]], which aimed to capture the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]] design, according to its creators.{{who|date=December 2024}} Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed the [[Alfa Romeo 105/115 Series Coupés#Junior Z|Alfa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the [[Lancia Fulvia]] Sport.


Spada joined [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] in 1970 to become chief designer at the Italian Ghia design house. This led to the creation of the ill-fated [[Ford GT70]], which did not enter production at the last moment.
Spada joined [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] in 1970 to become chief designer at the Italian [[Ghia]] design house. This led to the creation of the [[Ford GT70]], which did not enter production at the last moment.


== BMW ==
== BMW ==
After leaving Ford and following a short stay at [[Audi]], Spada joined [[BMW]]'s design center as chief stylist in 1976. During his stay with BMW, Spada created two major all-new designs with [[Claus Luthe]], the [[BMW E32]] [[BMW 7 Series|7-series]] (1986–1994), and the [[BMW E34|BMW E34 5-series]] (1988–1996). Both embraced similar classic yet progressive lines, contributing to the success of the [[Germany|German]] [[company]].
After leaving Ford and following a short stay at [[Audi]], Spada joined [[BMW]]'s design center as chief stylist in 1976. During his stay with BMW, Spada created two major all-new designs with [[Claus Luthe]], the [[BMW E32|7-series]] (1986–1994), and the [[BMW E34|BMW E34 5-series]] (1988–1996).


==I.DE.A==
==I.DE.A==
In 1983 Spada returned to lead an Italian design house, this time [[I.DE.A Institute]], where he designed a string of [[compact car|compact]] and [[Luxury vehicle|luxury]] cars, for [[Fiat]] – the groundbreaking [[Fiat Tipo|Tipo]] and [[Fiat Tempra|Tempra]] siblings, the [[Lancia]] [[Lancia Dedra|Dedra]] and [[Lancia Delta|Delta II]], and the [[Lancia Kappa|Kappa]]. Other projects included the [[Alfa Romeo 155]] and the [[Daihatsu Move]]. During his stay in I.DE.A Institute, Spada competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian designer, [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]].
In 1983 Spada returned to lead an Italian design house, this time [[I.DE.A Institute]], where he designed a string of [[compact car|compact]] and [[Luxury vehicle|luxury]] cars, for [[Fiat]] – the [[Fiat Tipo (Type 160)|Tipo]] and [[Fiat Tempra|Tempra]] siblings, the [[Lancia]] [[Lancia Dedra|Dedra]] and [[Lancia Delta|Delta II]], and the [[Lancia Kappa|Kappa]]. Other projects included the [[Alfa Romeo 155]] and the [[Daihatsu Move]]. During his stay in I.DE.A Institute, Spada competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian designer, [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]].


==Zagato==
==Zagato==
Returning to Zagato in 1992, Spada brought with him new creative energy, which led to the introduction of the [[Ferrari Testarossa#FZ93|Ferrari FZ93]], based on a regular [[Ferrari Testarossa#512TR|512 TR]] mechanics, as well as other notable designs.
Returning to Zagato in 1992, Spada designed the [[Ferrari Testarossa#FZ93|Ferrari FZ93]], based on a regular [[Ferrari Testarossa#512 TR|512 TR]] mechanics, as well as other designs.


==Spadaconcept==
==Spadaconcept==
Spada continues to work as a designer. He has joined his son, Paulo Spada, to create Spadaconcept, a new design house aimed at automotive and [[industrial design]].
Spada continues to work as a designer. He has joined his son, Paulo Spada, to create Spadaconcept, a new design house aimed at automotive and [[industrial design]].


Notable designs:
==Notable designs==
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* 1960 – [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]
* 1960 [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]
* 1960 – [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ]]
* 1960 [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ]]
* 1960 – [[O.S.C.A 1600 GTZ]]
* 1960 [[O.S.C.A 1600 GTZ]]
* 1962 – [[Alfa Romeo 2600|Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ]]
* 1960 [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ|Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ2]] ''Coda Tronca''
* 1962 – [[Lancia Flavia|Lancia Flavia Sport]]
* 1962 [[Alfa Romeo 2600|Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ]]
* 1963 – [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]]
* 1962 [[Lancia Flavia|Lancia Flavia Sport]]
* 1963 – [[Lancia Flaminia|Lancia Flaminia Super Sport]]
* 1963 [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]]
* 1963 [[Lancia Flaminia|Lancia Flaminia Super Sport]]
* 1965 – [[Lancia Fulvia|Lancia Fulvia Sport]]
* 1964 [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2]]
* 1965 [[Lamborghini 350 GT#3500 GTZ|Lamborghini 3500 GTZ]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-02-26|title=Rare classic 1965 Lamborghini could be only survivor|url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/rare-lamborghini/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Hagerty Media|language=en-US}}</ref>
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* 1967 - Lancia Flavia Super Sport<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archivioprototipi.it/carrozzieri/zagato/flaviass.html|title=
* 1965 [[Lancia Fulvia|Lancia Fulvia Sport]]
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* 1967 Lancia Flavia Super Sport<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archivioprototipi.it/carrozzieri/zagato/flaviass.html|title=
1967 ZAGATO LANCIA FLAVIA SUPER SPORT PROTOTIPO
1967 ZAGATO LANCIA FLAVIA SUPER SPORT PROTOTIPO
|website=archivioprototipi.it|language=italian|accessdate=17 December 2019}}</ref>
|website=archivioprototipi.it|language=italian|accessdate=17 December 2019}}</ref>
* 1967 – [[Rover 2000 TCZ]]
* 1967 [[Fiat 125]] GTZ
* 1969 – [[Alfa Romeo Sprint GT (Veloce)|Alfa Romeo Junior Z]]
* 1967 [[Rover 2000 TCZ]]
* 1969 [[Alfa Romeo Sprint GT (Veloce)|Alfa Romeo Junior Z]]
* 1969 – [[Volvo GTZ]]
* 1969 [[Volvo GTZ]]
* 1970 – [[Volvo GTZ#GTZ 3000|Volvo GTZ 3000]]
* 1970 [[Volvo GTZ#GTZ 3000|Volvo GTZ 3000]]
* 1970 – [[Ford GT70]]
* 1970 [[Ford GT70]]
* 1972 – [[Iso Varedo]]
* 1972 [[Iso Varedo]]
* 1973 - [[Alfa Romeo Scarabeo II]]
* 1973 [[Alfa Romeo Scarabeo II]]
* 1987 – [[BMW 7 Series (E32)]]
* 1987 [[BMW 7 Series (E32)]]
* 1988 – [[BMW 5 Series (E34)]]
* 1988 [[BMW 5 Series (E34)]]
* 1988 [[Ferrari Mondial#PPG Indy Pace Car|Ferrari PPG Indy Pace Car]]
* 1988 – [[Fiat Tipo]]
* 1988 [[Fiat Tipo (Type 160)|Fiat Tipo]]
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* 1989 – [[Lancia Dedra]]
* 1990 – [[Fiat Tempra]]
* 1989 [[Lancia Dedra]]
* 1992 – [[Alfa Romeo 155]]
* 1990 [[Fiat Tempra]]
* 1992 [[Alfa Romeo 155]]
* 1993 - [[Ferrari Testarossa#FZ93|Ferrari FZ93, renamed ES1]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archivioprototipi.it/carrozzieri/zagato/fz93.html|title=1993 ZAGATO FERRARI FZ93|website=archivioprototipi.it|language=italian|accessdate=17 December 2019}}</ref>
* 1993 [[Ferrari Testarossa#FZ93|Ferrari FZ93, renamed ES1]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archivioprototipi.it/carrozzieri/zagato/fz93.html|title=1993 ZAGATO FERRARI FZ93|website=archivioprototipi.it|language=italian|accessdate=17 December 2019}}</ref>
* 1993 – [[Lancia Delta#Second generation|Lancia Delta II]]
* 1993 – [[Nissan Terrano II]]
* 1993 [[Lancia Delta#Second generation|Lancia Delta II]]
* 1994 – [[Lancia Kappa]]
* 1993 [[Nissan Terrano II]]
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* 1994 [[Lancia Kappa]]
* 2001 - OSCA 2500 GT Dromos
* 2001 OSCA 2500 GT Dromos
* 2008 – [[Spada Codatronca]]
* 2008 [[Spada Codatronca]]


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<gallery widths="180">
<gallery widths="180">
File:DB4GT Zagato at Goodwood.jpg|[[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]
File:1961 Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato - fvr.jpg|[[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]
File:Alfa.JPG|Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ
File:Alfa-Romeo Giulia TZ 1 000 000 1963-1965 backright 2012-04-13 A.jpg|[[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]]
File:1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ - black - fvr2.jpg|Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ
File:Chelsea Auto Legends 2012 (7948692734).jpg|Series I Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S
File:Chelsea Auto Legends 2012 (7948692734).jpg|Series I Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 S
File:Lancia Flavia Super Sport (18095192871).jpg|Lancia Flavia Super Sport
File:Bonhams - The Paris Sale 2012 - Alfa Romeo Junior Z - 1975 - 012.jpg|Alfa Romeo Junior Z
File:Bonhams - The Paris Sale 2012 - Alfa Romeo Junior Z - 1975 - 012.jpg|Alfa Romeo Junior Z
File:Bmw e34 2 jaslo.jpg|[[BMW 5 Series (E34)]]
File:BMW E34 520i.jpg|[[BMW 5 Series (E34)]]
File:BMW 7-Series.jpg|[[BMW 7 Series (E32)]]
File:BMW E32 16.08.21 JM (3).jpg|[[BMW 7 Series (E32)]]
File:1994 Fiat Tipo S IE 1.4 Front.jpg|[[Fiat Tipo|Fiat Tipo (type 160)]]
File:1994 Fiat Tipo S IE 1.4 Front.jpg|[[Fiat Tipo (Type 160)|Fiat Tipo (type 160)]]
File:Lancia Kappa rear 20110130.jpg|[[Lancia Kappa]]
File:Lancia Kappa rear 20110130.jpg|[[Lancia Kappa]]
File:Alfa Romeo 155 (photo by Serge Zinnsee).jpg|[[Alfa Romeo 155]]
File:Alfa Romeo 155 (photo by Serge Zinnsee).jpg|[[Alfa Romeo 155]]
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* Hilton Holloway and Martin Buckley, A–Z of Cars (2002)
* Hilton Holloway and Martin Buckley, A–Z of Cars (2002)
* Winston Scott Goodfellow, Iso Rivolta: The Men, the Machines (2001)
* Winston Scott Goodfellow, Iso Rivolta: The Men, the Machines (2001)
* https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005823/http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?zagatoprotof.htm
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927005823/http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?zagatoprotof.htm Zagato design studies]
* https://web.archive.org/web/20070205081715/http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070205081715/http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php Zagato. The Origins]
* {{cite web | title=World Premiere - Spada TS Codatronca | website=Classic Driver Magazine | date=17 April 2007 | url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/world-premiere-spada-ts-codatronca | access-date=22 May 2023}}
* http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=13351


==External links==
==External links==
*https://web.archive.org/web/20070304085206/http://www.spadaconcept.com/
*[https://www.coachbuild.com/index.php/encyclopedia/coachbuilders-models/category/spadaconcept Coachbuild.com encyclopedia: Spadaconcept]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080216075052/http://www.conceptcars.it/stilisti/spada.htm Ercole Spada]
*[https://www.coachbuild.com/2/index.php/encyclopedia/coachbuilders-models/category/spadaconcept Coachbuild.com encyclopedia: Spadaconcept]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20121018184007/http://www.bmwism.com/bmws_designers.htm Ercole Spada] on the page ''BMW Designers''
*http://www.zagato.it/
*http://www.zagato-cars.com/
*https://web.archive.org/web/20080414182755/http://www.idea.institute.it/eng/
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*https://web.archive.org/web/20080216075052/http://www.conceptcars.it/stilisti/spada.htm
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*https://www.webcitation.org/6CN8mVEjO?url=http://www.bmwism.com/bmws_designers.htm Ercole Spada on the page ''BMW Designers''


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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:BMW designers]]
[[Category:BMW designers]]
[[Category:People from Busto Arsizio]]

Latest revision as of 19:13, 12 December 2024

Ercole Spada at his drawing desk in the 1960s

Ercole Spada (born 26 July 1937 in Busto Arsizio) is an Italian automobile designer. His most notable designs were produced in the 1960s, for the Zagato design studio house, where Spada was chief stylist. During this period some of the most notable sports cars by Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, as well as Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Fiat and Lancia were clothed by Spada's designs.

Background and early days

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Spada earned a degree in industrial engineering from Istituto Tecnico Feltrinelli in 1956. Following a military service, he joined Zagato in February 1960.

The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato. One example of Spada's work was the Mazda MX-3, which aimed to capture the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ design, according to its creators.[who?] Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed the Alfa Romeo Junior Z, as well as the Lancia Fulvia Sport.

Spada joined Ford in 1970 to become chief designer at the Italian Ghia design house. This led to the creation of the Ford GT70, which did not enter production at the last moment.

BMW

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After leaving Ford and following a short stay at Audi, Spada joined BMW's design center as chief stylist in 1976. During his stay with BMW, Spada created two major all-new designs with Claus Luthe, the 7-series (1986–1994), and the BMW E34 5-series (1988–1996).

I.DE.A

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In 1983 Spada returned to lead an Italian design house, this time I.DE.A Institute, where he designed a string of compact and luxury cars, for Fiat – the Tipo and Tempra siblings, the Lancia Dedra and Delta II, and the Kappa. Other projects included the Alfa Romeo 155 and the Daihatsu Move. During his stay in I.DE.A Institute, Spada competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Zagato

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Returning to Zagato in 1992, Spada designed the Ferrari FZ93, based on a regular 512 TR mechanics, as well as other designs.

Spadaconcept

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Spada continues to work as a designer. He has joined his son, Paulo Spada, to create Spadaconcept, a new design house aimed at automotive and industrial design.

Notable designs

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Rare classic 1965 Lamborghini could be only survivor". Hagerty Media. 2015-02-26. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  2. ^ "1967 ZAGATO LANCIA FLAVIA SUPER SPORT PROTOTIPO". archivioprototipi.it (in Italian). Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  3. ^ "1993 ZAGATO FERRARI FZ93". archivioprototipi.it (in Italian). Retrieved 17 December 2019.

Sources

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  • Ercole Spada himself
  • ERCOLE SPADA – 40 Years Devoted to Car Design, Car Styling Magazine, Volume 131 (July 1999)
  • Penny Sparke, A Century of Car Design (2002)
  • Paolo Tumminelli, Car Design (2004)
  • Robert Edwards Aston Martin: Ever the Thoroughbred (2003)
  • Michele Marchianò, Le Zagato – Fulvia Sport / Junior Z (2005)
  • Carlo Stella and Bruno Vettore, Zagato Fulvia Sport Competizione (2003)
  • Hilton Holloway and Martin Buckley, A–Z of Cars (2002)
  • Winston Scott Goodfellow, Iso Rivolta: The Men, the Machines (2001)
  • Zagato design studies
  • Zagato. The Origins
  • "World Premiere - Spada TS Codatronca". Classic Driver Magazine. 17 April 2007. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
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