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1964 ISO RIVOLTA 300

The Iso Rivolta, a luxurious coupe introduced in 1962 by Iso Automotoveicoli S.p.A. of Bresso, IT. Company chairman Renzo Rivolta and his colleague, former Ferrari engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and designer Giorgetto Giugiaro of Bertone develope the Iso Rivolta IR 300, which was first presented at the Torino Show of 1962. It was an elegant 2 + 2 Coupé with well-balanced technical components and outstanding driving performance.

Power came from a General Motors 5.4 L V8 Chevrolet Small-Block engine and the four speed transmission, and the de Dion suspension and four-wheel disc braking system came from the large Jaguars of the time. Produced from 1962-1970, with a total of 797 produced.

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