Bizzarrini – die Sammlung

Chassis-Number: #B-0216

Motoren-Nummer*: #858 F 0310 RE

Typ*: Strada

Heckfenster*: konventionell

Armaturenbrett*: Serie 2

Hinterachse*: De Dion

Vergaser*: Holley

Karosserie*: Aluminium

Original-Farbe*: Silber-Grau Metallic

Original-Interieur*: Schwarz

zum ersten Mal erwähnt*: 18.02.1965

ausgeliefert*: an einen deutschen Besitzer in der ersten Hälfte März 1965

erster Besitzer*: (siehe oben)

weitere Besitzer/Besonderheiten*:
wurde in den späten 60er oder frühen 70er Jahren auf Wunsch des Besitzers von Bizzarrini/Diomante neu karossiert, schwarze Lackierung, schwarzes Interieur, keine Nieten, kein Chrom. (Eventuell erhielt der Wagen da auch gleich noch eine neue Chassis-Nummer, #IA3*0283…)
1978: verkauft an Fantasy Junction.
1978: Kevin Rogers (Restauration bei Tom Boutos, Superior Metal Craft, Sacramento)
1981: Bob Galvan
1990: Harold Dawson (Fahrzeug war in Pebble Beach ausgestellt und wurde von Bizzarrini/Diomante inspiziert – die ihn sofort als das schwarz/schwarze Exemplar erkannten)
2002/08/16: RM Auctions, Monterey
2002: stand zum Verkauf bei Pennsylvania Motor Sport für 175’000 Dollar.
2003: Val Sklarov findet die Chassis-Nummer #B*0216 beim Fahrzeug mit der Chassis-Nummer #IA3*0283.
2003: Scott Stupay
2012: Mark Moshayedi
2013: Restauration bei Diomante
2014: stand zum Verkauf bei Fiskens
2015: Andrew Pisker
2015/02/04: RM Sotheby’s, Paris, Schätzpreis 1’000’000 bis 1’500’000 Euro, verkauft für 1’036’000 Euro

@1965 Iso Grifo A3-C Stradale-B0216 - 23

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Kommt Anfang Februar 2023 bei RM Sotheby’s in Paris zur Versteigerung, no reserve (!), angeboten mit folgendem Text: «This A3/C was delivered in March 1965 in the stunning colour of Grigio Argento Metallizzato as one of 18 desirable “riveted” cars with an all-aluminium body. Apparently, an accident early in its life resulted in its return to the factory, where it re-emerged in Bizzarrini 5300 specification. It returned to Germany and was later exported to the USA. During an inspection in 2003 its identity as an early Iso became apparent, and in 2012 it was sent to marque specialist Salvatore Diomante to be fully restored to A3/C specification. Today this A3/C is not just remarkable for its extraordinary colour, but its rarity in being one of just 22 “riveted” cars.»

Nun denn: Wenn man einen originalen Iso Grifo A3/C oder Bizzarrini GT Strada/Corsa 5300 kaufen möchte, dann sollte man dieses Exemplar eher nicht in Betracht ziehen. Wir wundern uns auch über RM Sotheby’s, denn es liegt – wohl nicht nur uns – eine sehr deutliche Expertise vor, die zu einem klaren Resultat kommt, kein Wenn, nicht einmal ein Aber. Wenn allerdings jemand irgendein hübsches, grünes Fahrzeug sucht…

Aber sie versuchen es trotzdem schon wieder: RM Sotheby’s, Monterey 2026, Schätzpreis 750’000 bis 1’000’000 Dollar, diesmal mit diesen Angaben: «Reportedly delivered new through Auto Becker in Germany, the Iso Grifo A3/C presented here is believed to be one of only 22 “riveted” examples constructed with lightweight aluminum bodies. Following an accident early in its life, the car is understood to have returned to the factory, where it was rebodied to Bizzarrini 5300 specification. Shortly thereafter, it made its way back to Germany before being exported to the United States in the late 1970s, where it remained with a succession of owners until its acquisition by new ownership in 2002. The new custodian immediately commissioned a detailed inspection by respected specialists during which several important original features were uncovered. Beneath the tired and deteriorating paintwork, the car’s distinctive riveted aluminum construction was revealed, while the original chassis stamping—B 0216—was rediscovered on the frame, confirming its identity as an A3/C. In 2012, a comprehensive restoration was entrusted to Salvatore Diamonte of Autocostruzioni S.D. in Turin. Upon removal of the car’s former black paintwork, a vivid green finish was uncovered within the door apertures. The decision was subsequently made to refinish the car in the light, opaque green shade of Mela Verde, closely resembling what is believed to have been its original factory color. The restoration also included a complete mechanical overhaul, an interior retrim in correct black leather, and the return of the dashboard to its correct configuration of centrally mounted instruments angled toward the driver. Since joining a prominent South Florida collection in 2023, the car has remained a cherished cornerstone, benefiting from consistent care by the collection’s in-house technical staff.»