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The Lamborghini Islero GTS, wearing coachwork styled and built by Marazzi, combined the company's 4-liter V12 engine with a 5-speed transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel independent suspension. This particular example was ordered new by the official Swiss Lamborghini dealer in Zurich, Mr. Karl Foitek. It was the 54th of 100 Islero GTS model built.
Later in 1969 it was sold to another Swiss retail Lamborghini agent, Garage W. Ruf AG. It remained in Switzerland and in 1989 was purchased by Craig and Bunny Davis, who drove it sparingly for ten years. In 1998 they imported it to the United States and brought it to their home in Atherton, California. A short time later it was sold to Paul Forbes of Newport Beach. A brief time later it was sold to Ray Grimm, Jr. of Rancho Santa Fe, California, who commissioned a thorough cosmetic restoration which cost approximately $100,000.
In 2004 it entered the care of a collector from Mesa, Arizona before it was purchased by Boileff, who undertook a mechanical restoration in 2009 to the tune of nearly $50,000. It was then exported to a private Tokyo museum collection where it remained mostly un-driven. In 2014 it was purchased by a La Jolla, California dealer.
This Islero GTS is finished in Rosso Red paint with a wood-trimmed Tan leather interior and power windows.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
Later in 1969 it was sold to another Swiss retail Lamborghini agent, Garage W. Ruf AG. It remained in Switzerland and in 1989 was purchased by Craig and Bunny Davis, who drove it sparingly for ten years. In 1998 they imported it to the United States and brought it to their home in Atherton, California. A short time later it was sold to Paul Forbes of Newport Beach. A brief time later it was sold to Ray Grimm, Jr. of Rancho Santa Fe, California, who commissioned a thorough cosmetic restoration which cost approximately $100,000.
In 2004 it entered the care of a collector from Mesa, Arizona before it was purchased by Boileff, who undertook a mechanical restoration in 2009 to the tune of nearly $50,000. It was then exported to a private Tokyo museum collection where it remained mostly un-driven. In 2014 it was purchased by a La Jolla, California dealer.
This Islero GTS is finished in Rosso Red paint with a wood-trimmed Tan leather interior and power windows.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2016
2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $325,000-USD $375,000
Sale Price :
USD $346,000
2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ
Sale Price :
USD $297,000
2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $325,000
Sale Price :
USD $313,000
2016 Mecum : Monterey
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $300,000
2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $350,000-USD $450,000
Sale Price :
USD $401,500
1969 Lamborghini Islero Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Lamborghini Islero
(Data based on Model Year 1969 sales)
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Chassis#: 6531 Sold for USD$346,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Coupé Chassis#: 6390 Sold for USD$238,536 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Chassis#: 6558 Sold for USD$247,014 2022 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1969 LAMBORGHINI ISLERO S COUPÉ Chassis#: 400GT2216634 Sold for USD$339,221 2020 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Chassis#: 6432 Sold for USD$296,800 2020 Historics at Brooklands - Ascot Racecourse | |
1969 LAMBORGHINI ISLERO Chassis#: 6531 Sold for USD$297,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S by Marazzi Chassis#: 6531 Sold for USD$313,000 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero Chassis#: 6321 Sold for USD$226,331 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GT Chassis#: 0568 Sold for USD$548,413 2017 Artcurial Motorcars : Monaco | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GT Chassis#: 6267 Sold for USD$242,000 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Chassis#: 6453 Sold for USD$246,932 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S by Marazzi Chassis#: 6531 Sold for USD$401,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S - One of 100 produced Sold for USD$257,899 2015 Coys Blenheim Palace Summer Sale | |
1969 Lamborghini 400 GT Islero S Chassis#: 6522 Sold for USD$330,327 2015 Rétromobile by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Coupe Chassis#: 6621 Sold for USD$110,000 2012 RM-Automobiles of Arizona | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S 2+2 Coupe Chassis#: 6662 Sold for USD$134,750 2011 RM Auctions at Monterey | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero GTS Chassis#: 6432 Sold for USD$168,410 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GT Sold for USD$90,750 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GT Chassis#: 6267 Sold for USD$203,500 2008 Gooding & Company | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero S Chassis#: 6387 Sold for USD$70,190 2008 Coys Auction - Auto Moto d‘Epoca, Padova |
Lamborghini Isleros That Failed To Sell At Auction
1969 Lamborghini Islero's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1969 Lamborghini Islero GTS | 6625 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Paris | $400,000 | $450,000 | |
1969 Lamborghini Islero GTS Coupe | 6531 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $300,000 |
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