1971 ISO Grifo Series II GL Coupe

This Iso Grifo is a Series II example that was completed on May 3rd of 1971 and is believed to have been delivered new to Italy. At some point prior to 1980, the 327 cubic-inch small-block Chevrolet engine was swapped with a 454 CID big-block unit and paired with a ZF five-speed transmission. Additionally, the 'pagoda' hood from an Iso Grifo Can Am, number 345, which had reportedly sustained body damage, was added.

The car is believed to have entered the custodianship of Mr. Fred Gertz in 1980 and remained with him for nearly thirty years before it was purchased by Mr. Emile Garcin of St. Remy, France, who commissioned a nut-and-bolt restoration. Work began in 2009 and was completed in 2011.

The car was imported to the United States early in 2019 by Dr. Chris Auty, who had the interior recommissioned with custom red leather upholstery and leather-bound Wilton wool carpets. During this time, the wood dash was also refinished. Over $30,000 was spent on an extensive mechanical service.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2022