Iso Rivolta was founded in 1962 by Milanese industrialist, Renzo Rivolta. Rivolta made his first fortune manufacturing refrigeration units. After World War 2 he expanded to motorcycle production and, in…
Read MoreChassis B-0206/D was a right-hand drive Iso Grifo A3/C as reflected by its ‘D’ suffix VIN which denoted Destra (right in Italian). Configured in Rosso with a Nero interior, the car was supplied to…
Read MoreChassis B-0208 was the last of three Grifo A3/C Corsas that appeared in a works capacity during the model’s debut season: 1964. Its first outing didn’t come until October 11th when the Paris…
Read MoreAlthough perhaps best known for the beautiful Bertone-bodied Grifo A3/L, arguably the pièce de résistance of Renzo Rivolta’s car building operation was the spectacular A3/C version which Iso…
Read MoreAlongside John Lennon who was a big fan of the four-door Fidia, one of Iso’s best known customers was four-time 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix world champion and noted F1 / sports car…
Read MorePrecisely one year after Renzo Rivolta ambitiously announced the arrival of his high end line of Iso motor cars with the elegant IR300 / IR340, a pair of stunning ultra sporty Gran Turismos dubbed Grifo…
Read MoreFollowing the launch of his Iso motor company with the elegant four-seat IR 300 / 340 in 1962, Renzo Rivolta expanded the range to include a pair of Grifo-badged models in late 1963. The resultant Grifo…
Read MoreChassis B-0222 was the first A3/C built with independent as opposed to de Dion rear suspension and a fibreglass instead of aluminium body. The new car was much-needed after two freshly…
Read MoreChassis B-0214 was one of two brand new Iso A3/C Corsas built by Giotto Bizzarrini to contest the 1964 racing season. Along with its sister car (chassis B-0210), B-0214 was dispatched to the USA…
Read MoreChassis B-0210 was one of two brand new Grifo A3/C Corsas built by Giotto Bizzarrini’s outfit ahead of the 1965 racing season. The ‘65 campaign started in Florida with the annual Sebring 12…
Read MoreHaving amassed a fortune from refrigeration units and other home appliances, Milanese industrialist Renzo Rivolta began to construct motorcycles following the conclusion of World War 2. 1952 saw…
Read MoreChassis B-0203 was a Grifo A3/C Strada built in early March of 1964. It is believed to have been configured in metallic green with beige upholstery. A few days after completion, B-0203 was…
Read MoreWhen Milanese industrialist Renzo Rivolta decided to expand his empire into the lucrative market for high end motor cars, he recruited two of the most respected names in the business: renowned…
Read MoreChassis B-0202 was the first true A3/C built to Corsa trim. It was ordered by East Coast dealer and racing driver, Ed Hugus, who had placed an option on the car after the Grifo’s debut at Turin in late…
Read MoreChassis B-0201 was the prototype Grifo A3/C displayed on the Iso stand at the Turin Motor Show between October 30th and November 11th 1963. The unpainted car (which had a bright red interior)…
Read MoreChassis B-0207 was the first bona fide works A3/C Corsa. Prior to its arrival, Iso had campaigned chassis B-0201, but this car (the original 1963 Turin Motor Show prototype) was not a fully fledged…
Read MoreChassis B-0215/D was a right-hand drive Iso Grifo A3/C produced to Strada specification in Rosso with Nero upholstery. Its steering configuration was reflected by the ‘D’ suffix VIN which denoted…
Read MoreRenzo Rivolta was an industrialist from Milan who made his first fortune manufacturing refrigeration units. Isothermos was established in 1939 and Rivolta soon expanded to home appliances. After…
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