1969 Iso Grifo S Targa

GL950286roadItaly

Engine: 5.7L small-block Chevrolet V8, 350 hp
Colour: Metallic light green ('Verde Chiaro Metallizzato')

A 1969 Iso Grifo S Targa, chassis GL950286, is among only 13 factory-assembled Targa examples built at Iso's Bresso facility before production ended in 1971. Originally specified in red with black leather for the German market and fitted with the 350 hp small-block Chevrolet V8, the car was discovered in derelict condition approximately fifteen years ago and subsequently underwent a thorough restoration in Italy under the guidance of a former Iso factory specialist. It has seen minimal use since that work was completed.

Ownership

2022-11-18Auction sale
Sold €250,000 (≈ $275K)
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1969-10-10 →Factory delivery
German market first owner
partial documentation
Factory build sheet dated October 1969 records delivery to the German market in red with black leather interior and 350hp engine.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Mr Curtis
partial documentation
Car was found in deteriorated stored condition by the subsequent owner and purchased from this individual; photographic documentation of the car's condition at acquisition is on file.
Date unknownPrivate sale
Current vendor
partial documentation
Acquired the car roughly 15 years before the sale in barn-find condition from Mr Curtis, then commissioned a full restoration in Italy overseen by a former Iso factory specialist; the car has seen minimal use since completion.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out in Italy, resulting in a repaint to Verde Chiaro Metallizzato with tan leather interior and fitment of Borrani wire wheels. Work was overseen by a specialist with direct prior experience at the Iso factory.
Undertaken by the current owner following discovery of the car in barn-find condition; the car has been used on only a handful of occasions since completion.

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