Something history tends to forget is Lincoln's overall election record was pretty low. He lost six times. His first unsuccessful election was an attempt to make it to the Illinois General Assembly. At an early speech in the campaign a man from another campaign caused trouble, which led to Lincoln picking up the agitator by the seat of his pants and literally throwing him out of the gathering. He eventually placed eighth out of thirteen candidates. But this didn't discourage him from running again, and again, and again and again. Certain people, and certain concepts, take a while to fully appreciate. Pessimippopotamus believes the 550 GTZ is one such thing and makes a passionate defense of it.
Philistines.
This is better looking than all of the current Ferraris. (bar the Italia)
Zagato are the masters of body sculpting. Just look at the rear haunches! So defined, so curvy, so prominent. No other design house in the 21st Century has guts to do that. That swoopy front is obviously mimicking the F1 cars of old. And the focal point at the brake ducts add tension as if it's lunging towards at you.
I don't understand how people find this ugly. It's quite beautiful in my eyes. The body work is extraordinary, just as it was with the DBAR1. It's got the classic proportions. And fantastic curves. It's both instantly recognizable as a Ferrari and a Zagato. What more can you want?
It's a fine tribute to Ferraris of the past while passing the torch onto the Italia. Well done, Zagato! Well done!
Now, please, someone put it on diamond rims with a matte black paint job.
Photo Credit: Lincoln Portrait