1967 Iso Grifo GL Series I (converted to Series II specification)
- Engine
- 5.7L V8 (Chevrolet small-block), Moon intake with four twin-barrel Weber carburettors
- Colour
- White
The Iso Grifo GL Series I with chassis number GI720140 is approximately the 140th example of only 330 Series I cars produced, completed in April 1967 and styled by Giugiaro with engineering input from Bizzarrini. Delivered to its first owner in Barcelona in early 1968, it is believed to have been shown at that year's Barcelona Motor Show and was subsequently used in period rally competition. The car was later converted to Series II front-end appearance by a noted Spanish coachbuilder and extensively modified for high-performance road use, including widened arches, a Weber-carburettored 5.7-litre V8, adjustable suspension, and Wilwood brakes.
Ownership
- 2024-06-18Auction saleSold €205,000 (≈ $226K)
- 1968-02-01 →Factory deliveryJorge Armandanspartial documentation
Barcelona-based first registered owner; car reportedly displayed at the 1968 Barcelona Motor Show though no documentary proof survives. Retained the car at least through 1969 when it was used in rally competition.
- Date unknownBarcelona-based collectorpartial documentation
Commissioned a full restoration and performance-oriented road conversion, including widened wheel arches, larger wheels, upgraded engine intake, Wilwood brakes, adjustable suspension, and air-conditioning.
Competition
- 1969Almeria Coastal RallyDriver: Jorge Armandans22nd in class
First owner piloted the car with co-driver Victor Sabater as navigator.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1986ModificationPedro Serra Vidal
Front end converted from Series I to Series II specification by Spanish coachbuilder Pedro Serra Vidal.
- —Restoration
Comprehensive rebuild and modification to fast road specification by a Barcelona-based collector: wheel arches widened to accept a broader track and larger wheels, car repainted in original white, Moon intake with four twin-barrel Weber carburettors fitted to the 5.7-litre V8, custom adjustable suspension and Wilwood brakes installed, air-conditioning and modern ancillaries added.
Work carried out subsequent to the 1986 Series II nose conversion; exact date not stated.
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