Chassis No.

50045



Founded in 1959 by Hungarian-born, Canada-based husband and wife team Frank and Paula Reisner, Intermeccanica was international in spirit from the outset.

After relocating to Turin and evolving into Costruzione Automobili Intermeccanica, the company evolved from producing performance components for European marques such as Fiat, Peugeot, and Renault, into its own boutique sports car manufacturer.

That ambition culminated in the Intermeccanica Italia, a sleek grand tourer introduced in 1966 that blended sophisticated European engineering and near limitless American power and torque.

The Italia was originally crafted with input from noted Formula 1 and IndyCar chassis designer John Crosthwaite and styled by Robert Cumberford, but its lines were later refined by renowned Bertone designer Franco Scaglione.

It featured a tubular steel chassis and was offered initially with 289 cu-in (4.7-liter) Mustang V8, but later examples received Ford's 351 cu-in (5.8-liter) Cl...