1968 Intermeccanica Italia Spyder

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Engine: 5.0L (301.5 cu. in.) Ford Cleveland V8, 250 bhp
Colour: Lustrous blue

The Intermeccanica Italia Spyder is a rare Italian-American grand tourer produced in Turin between 1967 and 1973, with fewer than 400 examples built. Founded by Frank and Paula Reisner, Intermeccanica paired hand-formed steel coachwork in the Italian tradition with a proven Ford V-8 drivetrain. This particular example has been subject to a comprehensive frame-up restoration costing over $200,000 at R&A Engineering, and its quality earned it a place at the 2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$181,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
—Auction sale
Sold US$121,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Long-term single owner prior to consignment
partial documentation
Held the car for approximately 37 years before consigning it; commissioned a comprehensive restoration at R&A Engineering in Manchester, Michigan, with documented expenditure exceeding $200,000.

Competition

2010
2010 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance
Vehicle was selected for display based on its restored appearance; no competitive result mentioned.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
R&A Engineering
A comprehensive bumper-to-bumper restoration was carried out, encompassing all mechanical systems, engine disassembly and rebuild with reported performance enhancements, complete bodywork stripping and refinishing in blue, full chrome and brightwork replating, and an entirely new tan leather interior with matching carpets. Chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs were also fitted.
Total documented expenditure exceeded $200,000; receipts accompany the car. Workshop is based in Manchester, Michigan.

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