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	* [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/04/16-spada-codatronca/ The Works of Ercole Spada]		* [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/04/16-spada-codatronca/ The Works of Ercole Spada]
	* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/spada-codatronca-super-enters-production/ Spada Codatronca supercar enters production]		* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/spada-codatronca-super-enters-production/ Spada Codatronca supercar enters production]
			* [http://www.bmwism.com/bmws_designers.htm ''BMW Designers'' ] Ercole Spada on the overview of automotive designers working for BMW.

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	* http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php		* http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php
	* [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/04/16-spada-codatronca/ The Works of Ercole Spada]		* [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/04/16-spada-codatronca/ The Works of Ercole Spada]
			* [http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/spada-codatronca-super-enters-production/ Spada Codatronca supercar enters production]

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	==~~= Sources =~~==		== External Links ==
	* ERCOLE SPADA - 40 Years Devoted to Car Design, Car Styling Magazing, Volume 131 (July 1999)		* ERCOLE SPADA - 40 Years Devoted to Car Design, Car Styling Magazing, Volume 131 (July 1999)
	* Penny Sparke, A Century of Car Design (2002)		* Penny Sparke, A Century of Car Design (2002)
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	* http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?zagatoprotof.htm		* http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?zagatoprotof.htm
	* http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php		* http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php
			* [http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2007/04/16-spada-codatronca/ The Works of Ercole Spada]

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	* 1989 - [[Lancia Dedra]]		* 1989 - [[Lancia Dedra]]
	* 1993 - [[Lancia Delta]]		* 1993 - [[Lancia Delta]]
			* 2007 - [[Spadaconcept Codatronca]]
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	'''Ercole Spada''' ([[August 26]], [[1938]]) is an ~~[[Italy\|~~Italian~~]] [[~~automobile ~~design]]er~~. His most notable designs were made 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''' (August 26, 1938) is an Italian automobile designer. His most notable designs were made 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.

	Spada earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from [[Istituto tecnico Feltrinelli]] in 1956. Following a military service, Spada joined Zagato, in [[February~~]] [[~~1960]]. The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]. Many avantgarde yet instantly-classic designs were to follow, soon becoming cornerstones of automotive design. Spada's designs were acknowledged as seminal by his fellow designers as well as by generetions of new designers; One example of the attraction of Spada's work was that of the [[Mazda MX-3]], which aimed to capture the magic of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia GTZ]] design, according to its creators. Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed one of the most modern looking cars of the era, the [[Alfa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the popular and dramatic [[Lancia Fulvia]] Sport.		Spada earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Istituto tecnico Feltrinelli in 1956. Following a military service, Spada joined Zagato, in February 1960. The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]. Many avantgarde yet instantly-classic designs were to follow, soon becoming cornerstones of automotive design. Spada's designs were acknowledged as seminal by his fellow designers as well as by generetions of new designers; One example of the attraction of Spada's work was that of the [[Mazda MX-3]], which aimed to capture the magic of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia GTZ]] design, according to its creators. Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed one of the most modern looking cars of the era, the [[Alfa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the popular and dramatic [[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 ill-fated [[Ford GT70]], which did not enter production at the last moment.		Spada joined [[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.

	After leaving Ford and following a short stay in [[Audi]], Spada joined [[BMW]] design center as chief stylist in [[1976]]. During his stay with [[BMW]], Spada created two major all-new designs, the [[BMW E32]] [[7-series]] (1987–1994), and the [[BMW E34 5-series]] (1989-1996). Both embraced similar classic yet progressive lines, contributing to the success of the ~~[[Germany\|~~German~~]] [[~~company]].		After leaving Ford and following a short stay in [[Audi]], Spada joined [[BMW]] design center as chief stylist in 1976. During his stay with [[BMW]], Spada created two major all-new designs, the [[BMW E32]] [[7-series]] (1987–1994), and the [[BMW E34 5-series]] (1989-1996). Both embraced similar classic yet progressive lines, contributing to the success of the German company.

	In 1983 Spada returns to lead an Italian design house, this time I.DE.A. where he designs a strings of [[compact]] and [[luxury]] cars, for Fiat – the groundbreaking [[Tipo]] and [[Tempra]] siblings, the Lancia [[Dedra]] and [[Delta II]] as well as the [[Kappa]]. Other projects include the [[Alfa Romeo 155]] and the [[Daihatsu Move]]. During his stay in I.DE.A. Spada had competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian design maverick, [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]], born on the same year and on the same month as Spada.		In 1983 Spada returns to lead an Italian design house, this time I.DE.A. where he designs a strings of compact and luxury cars, for Fiat – the groundbreaking [[Tipo]] and [[Tempra]] siblings, the Lancia [[Dedra]] and [[Delta II]] as well as the [[Kappa]]. Other projects include the [[Alfa Romeo 155]] and the [[Daihatsu Move]]. During his stay in I.DE.A. Spada had competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian design maverick, [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]], born on the same year and on the same month as Spada.

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

	Currently, 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]].		Currently, 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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'''Ercole Spada''' ([[August 26]], [[1938]]) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile design]]er. His most notable designs were made 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.

Spada earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from [[Istituto tecnico Feltrinelli]] in 1956. Following a military service, Spada joined Zagato, in [[February]] [[1960]]. The first design created by Spada for Zagato was the [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]. Many avantgarde yet instantly-classic designs were to follow, soon becoming cornerstones of automotive design. Spada's designs were acknowledged as seminal by his fellow designers as well as by generetions of new designers; One example of the attraction of Spada's work was that of the [[Mazda MX-3]], which aimed to capture the magic of the [[Alfa Romeo Giulia GTZ]] design, according to its creators. Shortly before leaving Zagato, Spada designed one of the most modern looking cars of the era, the [[Alfa Romeo Junior Z]], as well as the popular and dramatic [[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 ill-fated [[Ford GT70]], which did not enter production at the last moment.

After leaving Ford and following a short stay in [[Audi]], Spada joined [[BMW]] design center as chief stylist in [[1976]]. During his stay with [[BMW]], Spada created two major all-new designs, the [[BMW E32]] [[7-series]] (1987–1994), and the [[BMW E34 5-series]] (1989-1996). Both embraced similar classic yet progressive lines, contributing to the success of the [[Germany|German]] [[company]].

In 1983 Spada returns to lead an Italian design house, this time I.DE.A. where he designs a strings of [[compact]] and [[luxury]] cars, for Fiat – the groundbreaking [[Tipo]] and [[Tempra]] siblings, the Lancia [[Dedra]] and [[Delta II]] as well as the [[Kappa]]. Other projects include the [[Alfa Romeo 155]] and the [[Daihatsu Move]]. During his stay in I.DE.A. Spada had competed and won over major design contracts from Fiat, putting him in direct competition with his fellow Italian design maverick, [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]], born on the same year and on the same month as Spada.

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

Currently, 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

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* 1960 – [[Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato]]
* 1960 – [[Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ]]
* 1960 - [[O.S.C.A 1600 GTZ]]
* 1962 - [[Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ]]
* 1962 - [[Lancia Flavia Sport]]
* 1963 – [[Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ]]
* 1963 - [[Lancia Flaminia Super Sport]]
* 1965 - [[Lancia Fulvia Sport]]
* 1967 - [[Lancia Flavia Super Sport]]
* 1967 - [[Rover 2000 TCZ]]
* 1969 - [[Alfa Romeo Junior Z]]
* 1969 - [[Volvo GTZ 2000]]
* 1970 - [[Ford GT 70]]
* 1992 – [[Alfa Romeo 155]]
* 1993 - [[Nissan Terrano II]]
* 1988 - [[Fiat Tipo]]
* 1990 - [[Fiat Tempra]]
* 1989 - [[Lancia Dedra]]
* 1993 - [[Lancia Delta]]
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=== Sources ===
* ERCOLE SPADA - 40 Years Devoted to Car Design, Car Styling Magazing, 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)
* http://www.zagato-cars.com/
* http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?zagatoprotof.htm
* http://www.lanciaflavia.it/archivio_carrozzieri/zagato.php

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