For Sale at Auction: 1965 Iso Rivolta in Fernandina Beach, Florida

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. �