Zagato has been reshaping sheet metal since 1919, born from a Milanese workshop that borrowed aircraft-building logic and applied it to the automobile. More than a century later, the company is still finding new ways to make that philosophy feel relevant. Their latest proof of concept is a a one-off commission of the AGTZ Twin Tail developed in partnership with La Squadra and Deus Ex Machina that sits at the intersection of endurance racing heritage, coachbuilt craft, and surf culture.
Two Tails, One Big Idea
The AGTZ Twin Tail first debuted in 2024 as a 19-car collaboration between Zagato and La Squadra, the Katowice-born collector car operation founded by Jakub Pietrzak in 2013. The concept draws from the legendary Alpine A220, the Le Mans endurance racer from the ’60s that ran in both short-tail and long-tail configurations depending on the circuit demands. Zagato translated that bit of racing history into something you can actually own: a modernized Alpine A110 underneath, a fully bespoke Zagato body on top, and a removable rear section that lets the owner switch between both silhouettes. It’s the “one car, two souls” philosophy that Zagato president Andrea Michele Zagato speaks about, and it’s about as close to a functional piece of automotive sculpture as you’ll find today.
Where Deus Comes In
The decision to bring Deus Ex Machina into this world might seem left-field at first, considering their history as a motorcycle shop, but Pietrzak’s thinking holds up. He’s a surfer, and he’s long recognized that both surfboard shaping and automotive coachbuilding were fundamentally transformed by the same revolution in composite materials. Fiberglass and carbon fiber gave both crafts new possibilities in the postwar era. Likewise, the tail-swapping A220 is similar to the method of choosing between a long or short board after checking surf conditions.
Deus co-founder and Creative Director Carby Tuckwell designed the exterior livery, delivering a black-and-white monochrome treatment with oversized graphics and a circled “X” on the doors. His hand-drawn aesthetic, which has run through Deus apparel and art for years, translates well onto the Twin Tail’s long flowing bodywork. Inside, Tuckwell worked alongside La Squadra’s Creative Lead Lucas Mongiello on co-branded interior details, including alternating red and black seats that carry the assertive aesthetic through to the cabin.
The Bones Are Already Good
On the mechanical front, the A110 donor does most of the heavy lifting. The 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 300hp, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch and Brembo stoppers. The long tail itself is carbon fiber, adding only 17″ to the car’s overall length without much weight penalty, and it actively reduces drag while improving high-speed stability. La Squadra claims a sub-five-second 0-60 run, with a top speed that exceeds the standard A110 thanks to the aerodynamic improvements. Zagato’s signature double-bubble roof is here as well, along with added ducts and aerodynamic refinements throughout.
Spec Sheet
Model: 2026 Deus Ex Machina x Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail
Base Platform: Alpine A110
Engine: 1.8L Turbocharged Inline-4
Power: 300 hp
Transmission: 7-Speed Dual-Clutch
Brakes: Brembo
0-60 mph: Under 5 seconds
Configuration: Short-tail / Long-tail (removable rear section)
Body: Full carbon fiber
Production: 1-of-19
Drive: Left-hand drive only
Price: From €650,000 (~$764,543)
Pricing & Availability
The broader AGTZ Twin Tail run is limited to 19 left-hand-drive examples, priced from €650,000 (~$764,543), with order books reportedly filling quickly. This particular Deus commission you see here is a one-off within that run. For everyone else, Deus is releasing a limited-edition apparel collection and art poster series by Tuckwell to mark the collab, available through their global channels.
Recap
2026 Deus Ex Machina Zagato AGTZ Twin Tail One-Off
Australian motorcycle shop Deus Ex Machina leans into the surfing inspiration of Zagato’s AGTZ Twin Tail with this one-off creation.
