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£1,552,372

1965 Iso Grifo A3/C

France • 19 Nov 2021

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This 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C, chassis number B 0209, is a rare 'riveted' model, being the eighth of ten made in 1964. Originally delivered to French singer Johnny Hallyday, it has a known ownership history and underwent a repaint and interior refresh in 2021, contributing to its high value.

Condition

8

While the car has undergone a repaint and interior refresh in 2021, and received workshop services, the listing mentions it was previously refinished in white with a blue stripe, then later re-sprayed in red. This, along with evidence of prior use and reconditioning, suggests it's not in pristine condition, but very well-maintained.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

B 0209

Odometer:

15,835 miles

Reg Number:

4958 RZ 75

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Iso Grifo debuted in two contrasting packages, both revealed at the 1963 Turin Motor Show.

The A3/L was positioned as the opulent GT form, while the A3/C was a finely tuned race car developed by Giotto Bizzarrini, who is notable as a leading engineer in the creation of Ferrari’s famous 250 GTO.

The Iso Grifo A3/C was twice victorious in its class at Le Mans in 1964 and 1965, and both the race and roadgoing versions of the car soon earned a glowing reputation thanks to their attractive styling by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone and powerful V-8 powertrains, in this case derived from the Chevrolet Corvette.

This example is a rare and highly sought after ‘riveted’ A3/C, constructed by Piero Drogo’s Carrozzeria Sports Cars of Modena.

Employing construction techniques that used ‘avional’ (duralumin)—a special alloy of aluminium, copper, and magnesium that is lightweight and flexible but very difficult to weld—the bodies had to be riveted, in a similar fashion to an airplane, while all...