I used to be unfamiliar with the Iso Grifo till I got here throughout this magnificence listed for public sale at Sotheby’s through Traditional Driver. It’s one in all simply 83 Iso Grifo Sequence IIs produced.

The Grifo was a grand tourer combining the Italian type as completed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Carrozzeria Bertone with dependable American muscle automotive energy through the Chevy Corvette and occasional Ford). Autoveicoli S.p.A. manufactured these between 1965 and 1974 to compete with GTs from Ferrari and Maserati.

Model new, it was twice the worth of a Corvette, however was lighter and extra subtle. This 1971 Grifo Sequence II has modern styling, hide-away headlights, and is powered by a period-correct, small-block V-8 sadly mated to a three-speed automated transmission. I believe that possibility selection would possibly preserve the public sale costs down considerably.

These promote for $300-500k, with this instance final yr going for $390k. A Targa high model — 1 of simply 4 made — can also be up for public sale and estimated to double that value.

Supply: Traditional Driver