1971 Iso Grifo Series II
- Engine
- 350 cu in (5.7L) Chevrolet small-block V8, ~350 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic dark blue with silver accent bar
A 1971 Iso Grifo Series II coupe, one of approximately 17 built in small-block configuration and believed to be one of only two fitted with the 350 cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 paired to a three-speed automatic transmission. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone and engineered by Giotto Bizzarrini, it was originally delivered to Germany before passing to the United States. A comprehensive bare-metal restoration completed in November 2022 by Cambra Motorsports brought it to an exceptional standard; the original automatic gearbox is retained.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$533,000
- 1971-05-01 →Factory deliveryOriginal German delivery recipientpartial documentation
Car was built in May 1971 and initially delivered to a buyer in Germany. No further details about this owner are provided.
- → 2010Acquisition unknownIso Grifo enthusiast in Southern Californiapartial documentation
This California-based Iso Grifo enthusiast sold the car to the current owner in 2010. No further biographical details are provided.
- 2010 →Private saleCurrent owner and consignorfull documentation
Acquired the car in 2010, exhibited it at multiple California concours events, then commissioned a comprehensive bare-metal restoration by Cambra Motorsports completed in late 2022, supported by hundreds of invoices and extensive photographic records.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUnidentified US-based prior owner(s)none documentation
Following the original German delivery, the car moved to the United States at some unspecified point, passing through at least one American owner before its sale in Southern California.
Competition
- —Concorso Italiano
Vehicle was displayed at the Monterey-based Concorso Italiano during the current owner's tenure, prior to the full restoration.
- —Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited at this California concours event in its pre-restoration red over tan livery.
- —Dana Point Concours d'Elegance
Exhibited at this California coastal concours event in its pre-restoration condition.
- —Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance
Participated in this Beverly Hills concours event as part of the current owner's series of California show appearances.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2022RestorationCambra Motorsports
Full bare-metal restoration carried out over roughly three years, encompassing more than 300 hours of body block-sanding, a complete engine rebuild, extensive new chrome work, replacement windshield and side glass, refinished Campagnolo wheels, and a full new cognac leather interior. A five-speed manual gearbox and electric power-assisted steering were installed to improve everyday driving; the original automatic transmission was retained separately. Finished in metallic dark blue with a silver accent bar.
Work was overseen with input from multiple Iso Grifo marque specialists, including Ron Ciardella. Hundreds of invoices and a substantial photographic archive document the project. Air conditioning was also serviced and confirmed operational. Completion date is November 2022.
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