Vehicle Description
1965 Iso Rivolta IR 300 GT Coupe
Designer: Giorgetto Giudiaro
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Estimate: $110,000 - $140,000
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Chassis Number: IR360303
Engine: 327 cid OHV V8 by Chevrolet
4-barrel Carburetor/300 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Odometer: 97,200 KM
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Attractive Example of an Italian-American tourer
Matching Numbers Original Drive-Train
Beautifully Designed by Bertone
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The Model: Iso had a long-established history of providing
automobiles that were needed for a recovering European continent
after WWII. They had created one of the most popular micro-cars,
the Isetta, which was produced under license to great success by
BMW in Germany and several other international car makers. By the
early 1960's, Iso wanted to produce a grand tourer and turned to
the talents of Giorgetto Giugiaro who was employed at the time by
renowned body suppliers to several Italian marques, Bertone. Aiming
for the American market, this four-passenger car would be powered
by a Corvette V8 supplied directly from Chevrolet. It was to be a
family sports car with a very limited production run. From 1962 to
1969 a very limited 799 copies were produced.
The Car: Rarely does a Rivolta come to the auction-block in
America. This example recently arrived in the USA from Europe where
it had been given a comprehensive restoration on what was reported
to be a solid and original coupe. Finished in bright red, it brings
out the lines Giudiaro developed for this car. The interior was
left in its original state, fitted with black pleated leather
seating surfaces. The dashboard is equipped with a full set of
gauges including a full size speedometer in kilos, plus a
tachometer, both emblazoned with the Iso Rivolta name. It is fitted
with a set of Borani knock-off chrome wire wheels fitted with fresh
rubber and has been given a recent tune-up. With the all-synchro
Borg-Warner 4-speed transmission, this coupe has the potential to
really turn head and make other driver's envious when they hear
that Chevrolet small-block winding out. All of the lure of a
Ferrari, and the power and reliability of a Corvette, there is
little more one could ask for in a fine Italian sports coupe. �
