This is what a typical Iso Rivolta would have looked like in the mid-eighties. It's been well taken care of, but well driven. It's very nice, but shows a few scars from use.
The Rivolta was designed by Bertone and powered by a Chevy V8. Prior to the line of GT cars, Iso was most famous for designing and building the Isetta, a car that BMW eventually licensed and did quite well with.This car was at one time owned by Keith Martin, editor and publisher of Sports Car Market. It left the factory a cream color but at some point is was resprayed the maroon color it is today. The seller says it's "similar" to a shade originally available on the car. As much as I like keeping cars original, I wouldn't repaint this car. It's looks good in maroon.
The exterior has a few dings and scratches and the interior looks like the interior of a well driven car. The engine is said to be in good condition. The floors are original, but show some signs of early rust. Undercoating hides a multitude of sins, so taking a wire brush (or better yet, some sort of media blaster) to the underside is a must.Think about how cool it must have been - back in the day - to see this car, in this condition, blow past you on the highway or parked in front of a local diner or supermarket. Think of how great it must have sounded chewing up its tires at a local track event. If I had the spare cash to buy this car, it would remain basically in the condition it is today (I'd replace a few of the broken switches). You'd see me with it on the highway, at the diner and supermarket, and on the track. It would be at a few car shows too, but it would be in the parking lot, not on display.
Located in St. Louis, MO, click here to see the eBay listing.