A 1956 Iso Rivolta IR 300 coupe powered by a Chevrolet 327‑cubic‑inch V‑8 is listed for sale on Bring a Trailer.
Renzo Rivolta commissioned engineer Giotto Bizzarrini and designer Giorgetto Giugiaro to create the sporting grand tourer, with the "300" designation reflecting the Chevrolet engine's power delivered through a four‑speed manual to the rear wheels. Giotto Bizzarrini worked on the Ferrari 250 GTO and the original Lamborghini V‑12, and Giorgetto Giugiaro's design career spans six decades.
The car is finished in turquoise over red leather, originally red over black, and it rides on 15‑inch Borrani wheels; from some angles the body resembles BMW's 3.0CS.
Iso Rivolta combined Italian coachwork with American V‑8 reliability to provide roughly 300 horsepower and relatively straightforward maintenance thanks to common Chevrolet parts.
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