I used to work for Mr. Claudio, I was 16… I’m 20 now. I would go and help him work on other cars he was restoring at his shop in Santa Ana, like his Alfa Romeo and a Mitsubishi that I scraped bad😅not only help him with his cars but also his everyday tasks, he was old and tired so I’m glad he’s resting now. 4 years later and I still remember the first $500 he gave me, after that I knew I wanted to make an honest living forever. This video of his shop is bringing back so many memories. Grumpy old man… Rest in Peace❤🖤
I can't thank you enough for taking us along with you. What a trip, what an honour for you. Your face as you progressed and saw more and learnt more. This is historic.
Hope you get a funder. I mean that engine alone makes those 4/5 cars worth building. Amazing piece of kit. Thanks for sharing His work with the world for those of us who can afford such thinga
As far as I understand it, the Cizeta was actually very close to the original design for the Diablo back in 1985. Gandini had done the original design, but new Chrysler management decided it was too “Wild” and “80’s” to appeal to the masses, so Project 132 (Diablo pre-production nomenclature) was smoothed out and cleaned up into what we saw in 1990. The Cizeta ended up being Gandini’s original take on what the Diablo should have looked like had his design processes been completed at Lamborghini (he left in a fit after his original designs were smoothed out). The Cizeta is very cool and the story behind it is even cooler! Thanks for sharing with us this wonderful video!
Hi Lain, I have built and presented the car with Claudio from the beginning, and I wish to thank you for this video, which is probably the best I have seen in a while, talking about true things and not one of the many fakes that I have seen around during the years. Thanks again, and a big hug to Elizabeth and Xenia, that I am missing a lot.
Wow, you’ve really surpassed yourself with this one. I mean, the Cizeta V16 is almost mythical. I had no idea they built more than a couple and you are walking around four or five of them in different states after all these years! I really hope you get to complete one so we can all hear it running on your test route 👍😊
Mr. Tyrell, hi from Greece.Because of my age (53 yo) this supercar in 80s-90s magazines, was a dream for any young man who likes the strange ideas of technical pioneers.What a suprising and historical video, thank you very much, many thanks to Zampolli family who share this moments!
Years ago I met Zampoli and have seen this specific car on a few occasions--he would show it at the Beverly Hills Concourse and I think it was on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum as well. As one could imagine, it has undeniable presence.
Iconic engineering. He used all the best people and materials to fulfill his dream. No other car was such an exclusive masterpiece. R.I.P Claudio Zampolli.
What a treat! Thank you Iain for showing us all this, it must have been an incredibly emotional moment. Looking forward to hearing more news about the project's future!
What a treat! There simply aren't enough adjectives for a workshop and collection like that. I was far too blown away by the content to notice any video or audio quality concerns.
I am surprised to see you back Iain!!! The look on your face of incredulity as the video progressed portrayed utter admiration and love for this magnificent man and his machinery and achievements. One might hope and assume that this will be one of many visits to this location over the coming months / years? Thank you so much Iain. Cheers, Bob
Good heavens, what is left to say! First of all, what an absolute privilege to bring us along virtually. Continuation of this highly exceptional 'project' of such cerebral distinctiveness seems more than daunting... intimidating I would say, and it will take a highly dedicated clever and generous affluent mind willing to take this on... I do hope for the family and all dedicated people involved that it can be found! The uniqueness and stunning concept by Claudio deserves it! Best of luck to everyone involved.
Requiescat in pace, Messere Zampolli. I had never heard of these cars, apart from very briefly in Gran Turismo. What a stunning piece of kit. And what an amazing person to put it all together. Thank you for this great video!
I’m old enough to read about the Cizetta when it was announced. Didn’t even realize that they actually built the cars. EDIT Special thanks to the family for letting us be a part of this!
Same, I remember seeing a test drive with Giorgio just as I was finishing high school. I loved this car, it looked so chunky and aggressive. EDIT; I called him Claudio first, sorry.
Utterly astonishing sculpture of engineering. These deserve to live and breathe and I can't think of anyone more suited to nurture them through the process.
Dear Iain we owe you a great many thanks for the privilege to watch this video and admire this magnificent masterpiece of automotive Italian engineering. Oh dear God, what a brilliant idea of combining 2 90 degrees v8s and driving the motion of the engine in the middle of the engine! Now days modern technology may be in the 21rst electronic & computerized century era, but I think that brilliant engineers like Claudio or designers like Marcelo so passionate with their "art" seem to extinct in our times. The only thing that this video's lacking is the music soundtrack of cams and valves that this magnificent engine sings. Think that it would sound like an Italian automotive opera. Once again many many thanks. Consider myself blessed to watch you!
A great, unique material... What a beautiful, respectful conversation of experienced engineers. Currently, Mr Tyrell, you do the best job among engineering-based retro supercars channels. There is some magic in you stories, and in you beautiful english that I enjoy since the beginning of Tyrrell's Classic Workshop :) Wish you all the best - thank you very much !
Very interesting indeed. Thank you so much for filling in a few more blanks in my automotive history memory. I completely forgot about the audio/video issues you prefaced - I was captivated by the sheer genius of Claudio Zampolli and the quality of engineering that went into the V16. I do not envy you trying to come up with a viable plan for this project, but whoever puts their hand in their pocket will likely be someone who loves beautiful cars more than profit.
I remember reading about this car in Car and Driver or Motortrend back in the 80's. I never realized that Giorgio Moroder was affiliated with this car. You learn something new every day from Iain's channel!
Gorgeous car in every way. The engine is something only you could truly appreciate. Bob is a real stand up guy. You were a kid in the candy store! Longass flight.
This is incredible! It'll probably never happen, but I'd love to see and hear a Cizeta in person one day. Been fascinated by these cars ever since I read about them in books and magazines as a kid.
I think my suggestion here would be to contact someone with stereo lithography equipment, and scan all the engine, exhaust, crankshaft, heads and smaller parts, car frames, cars in various stages of assembly, and his personal car when fully assembled. This would preserve for posterity all the parts and their assemblies in 3D, so that ANY part could be reprinted in 3D and used to re-manufacture those parts at a later date if necessary.
I saw the white Cizeta at Canepa Design a few years ago and was shocked that I would ever see one in my entire life. I was as amazed at the width of its haunches as you were. It sure was fun seeing you learn about this car and its crazy engine.
Iain, I'm no mechanic.. but wow what a video! I for one am so pleased you went down the RU-vid route. I remember this car when it first came out. Every post you upload is just the best, and you are allowing us to share your experiences. Thank you.
My Goodness Iain there must be someone to step in and take this on I'm almost in tears what an amazing man and story and car, I can't think of anyone else better qualified than yourself to help these lovely people God bless you dude and good luck with it 👍🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹💪👌👌👌👌😉
I have the January 1989 Car Magazine edition about this car. Lovely picture of the crew led by Claudio Zampolli with Giancarlo Guerra the prototype builder.
Wow :) what an amazing project and it must be quite an honor to be asked to help with this :) I remember in the 80's when it was launched and that Giorgio Moroder was part of it. I hope you will share some more videos with this project.
I never liked the over the top styling of it, and I thought the 16 cylinder set up was a typical 80s show off thing. This video actually made me appreciate them for their technology and how much of an achievement this has been to get a working example, let alone multiple ones.
This has to be one of the most spectacular cars, period. 16 cylinders, quad pop-up headlights, celebrity origins... Canepa restored one not too long ago. Great, great car. I hope there will be a few more completed in the future.
What a fabulous story! I remember these cars when I was a lad, I had a calendar of exotic cars and this was one of the months! I really hope someone with the resources can breathe life into these uniquely engineered beasts once again! And with the wonders of modern engine management, they could be even more ferocious!
I saw a running one of these on the canepa RU-vid channel. It was a white car l think , and it drove the sound was glorious. Read all about it originally in CAR and they had even interviewed Giorgio Morodor as well . It was an amazing article. Write a book on it please, or I'll help you out write it. Interview the family, 'Bob' yourself and any one that knew the ingenerie Cizeta.
6:24 I love that this car has the vertical intakes, rather than the thin horizontal strakes a la Testarossa that I've seen at least one car had (I've heard it was a prototype design, but don't quote me on that.) While it wasn't exactly ugly, I don't think the horizontal fins really suited the car's overall feel. 👍
I'm 50 now and remember these in Top Trumps and magazines when new. Incredible opulence pushing the limits as far as possible. I remember the story also, the Diablo ended up looking quite similar, albeit a little less exotic, if thats possible.
So this is what it feels like to go on the coolest car adventure of your life and forget your glasses :) Many thanks for uploading anyway. These cars, the story and even the video are unobtainium!
More than enjoyed that Iain, that was truly wonderful and quite emotional as well. I really hope everyone gets to see the cars realised. Thank you for sharing this, I was so engrossed any video issues were totally unseen. 👏👏👏
Dear Iain, i am 'blown away' myself at this superspecial video about a car that probably a handfull of people ever saw and heard LIVE.... And it's also very special to watch you being so humble and truely amazed by this wonderful piece of - like Bob said - Automotive History. Now let's hope somebody outthere reaches out to keep this alive! Cheers from Czech Republic.
Oh man. I was hit by the big O word. The Cizeta was one of the biggest day dreams I had as a teenager and the V16 really intrigued me along with the stunning design of Mr. Gandini.
Thank you for bringing this to the general pubics notion and putting it out there for someone to take on this project. I am sure someone will come forth and take up the challenge of continuing with the building of this beautiful vehicle. Looking forward to seeing the progress and updates as it develops into keeping this legendary car in the public eye.
What an amazing man and car! It's something to be celebrated and ideally all of those shells become cars again. Good luck. Everyone needs a challenge..... and this surely will be one.
Thank you Ian. Any material on Cizeta is highly appreciated. The car was from before internet era so it's very rare to get information on it. And here we are with engine on display, crankshaft and the gear that mates them.
Great video. I had no idea Cizeta was in LA. Perhaps Jay Leno could be of service in nearby Burbank. Truly no shortage of automotive knowledge in the area. Hope these engineering beauties find their way into the world. I Would love to see you take one for a spin. Italian Tune Up? The sounds must be amazing.
Jay Leno's shop is probably one of the few shops that has the resources and expertise to finish peicing these together, and no doubt he knows the story, so wouldn't shock me if he does end up taking this on.
Unbelievable, remember seeing this in one of my super car books back in the 90's! Iain surely this is one for your collection be great to see you work on it!!
The Cizeta Moroder V16T was always one of *those* car-nerd cars, in the best way. Up there with the Aston-martin Bulldog, almost as mythical as a unicorn. Seen in one or two glossy books, but never seen in the real world, you'd chat about it with your mates in hushed tones. I think at one point half my stash of obscure car facts concerned these cars! Fingers crossed that someone takes on both Claudio Zampolli's own car, and his workshop stock. Hopefully it won't just disappear into a closed collection, never to be seen again. In the rarified atmosphere of supercars and ultra-expensive metalwork, where $100M cars are almost everyday machines, actually owning this car would put you at the top of a very premium tree.
Good heavens! That was such a feast for my eyes! It was amazing to see your flaber be so gasted😉 Iain, thank you for creating this film! I really hope it does get picked up! As that is one heck of an Engine design to not be continued! Good luck with your endeavours on this! 🤞
Canepa designs got the white on red CZ running a few years ago. I think it's on RU-vid. The white on red car is or was Georgio Moroders own car. Of all the crazy details and stories about this car the fact that the guy that did the Scarface soundtrack was the financial backer is the icing on the cake.
Wow Iain, what a glorious opportunity and what a enchanting video! You really are so highly respected and so impressive on so many levels. Thank you for you wonderful YT channel 👌🏻
