1968 Lamborghini Islero Coupe

Lamborghini produced 125 examples of the original Islero from 1968 through 1969. They wore unique bodywork from Marazzi, the small Milanese coach-building firm that was formed after Touring's financial demise.

This Marazzi body for this example was delivered to Lamborghini's Sant'Agata factory on August 7th of 1968 and assembly was completed on September 3 of that year. It is believed to be one of just a few that were finished in dark bronze paint with a mustard interior. Delivered to Swiss importer Garages Foitek of Zurich on October 2, the car was purchased by Mr. Bader. By the 1980s, the car was owned by Gunther Kraxner of Kirchberg, Switzerland, although the car ceased to be registered after 1991, presumably following his passing. Carlo Pina of Solothurn, Switzerland became the car's next owner and reported that the engine had been rebuilt in 1985. Mr. Pina offered the car for sale in 2000, at which point it was imported to the United States by Beverly Hills, California, resident Randy Simon. Mike Finegan of Cincinnati, Ohio became the car's next owner and treated the car to a rebuild of the brakes, fuel lines, leather seats, and radiator.

Joe Corbacio of Hershey, PA acquired the car in September 2003. Mr Corbacio treated the car to further refurbishment. Work included rebuilding the suspension and brakes, and installing a correct wood-rimmed steering wheel, headliner, shelf upholstery, carpets, a new custom exhaust, plus copious seals, gaskets, and hoses. The car was also repainted in the correct bronze paint color.

In 2012, the V12 grand tourer was sold to a New York-based enthusiast. In essence, the car has had a 10-year restoration and is currently in excellent condition. There is a 3929cc dual overhead cam V12 engine fitted with six Weber 40 DCOE carburetors. The 320 horsepower is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. Hydraulic disc brakes are found at all four corners.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2016