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  1. jtdoyleiv

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    #1 jtdoyleiv, Apr 9, 2007
    Hey everyone - I'm new to the site. I just bought a 1968 Iso Rivolta GT and wanted to know if there are any Iso Rivolta owners out there. I have limited knowledge about the car, marque, etc., so I'm looking forward to meeting folks who know more about them. Thanks in advance for your responses.
     
  2. Miltonian

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    #2 Miltonian, Apr 9, 2007
    I'd love to hear more about your new car! Which model? Where did you find it? Condition? Pictures?
     
  3. italiancars

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    #3 italiancars, Apr 9, 2007

    The best place to meet other Iso Rivolta owners is the Varedo Group on yahoogroups.com

    Joe
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  4. jtdoyleiv

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    #4 jtdoyleiv, Apr 9, 2007
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    I purchased the Iso Rivolta GT IR 300 model via eBay. In fact, I don't even have it yet. I'm in NC and its being shipped from CA. Here are some pics from the listing.

    Joe - I tried searching Varedo via Yahoo Groups and the only group was a 7 member Italian speaking group. I doubt all Iso members can read Italian, so that's probably not the right site. Thanks!
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  5. italiancars

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    #5 italiancars, Apr 9, 2007
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    Send an email to:[email protected]

    There are about 220 members of the group.

    As an FYI:
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  6. Miltonian

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    #6 Miltonian, Apr 9, 2007
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    I didn't think the Rivolta GT was still "on the books" as late as 1968, but I see that they may have been making them as late as 1970. Didn't know that! I hope you enjoy the heck out of it!
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  7. Attitude928

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    #7 Attitude928, Apr 9, 2007
    There is an Iso Club out in southern California that has a Newsletter with good info...enjoy the Rivolta!
     
  8. italiancars

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    #8 italiancars, Apr 10, 2007
    The Iso Bizzirrini Owners Club is a National Club.
     
  9. jtdoyleiv

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    #9 jtdoyleiv, Apr 10, 2007
    I've tried to find the club via internet, but without luck. Do you have contact info/website for the club? Thank you.
     
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    #11 B R, Apr 10, 2007
    My dad had a Fidia & an S4. I sold the S4 to a guy in GA a few years ago. My fave is the Grifo, but I came close to buying a Lele a few years ago. Good luck with the car.
     
  12. jsa330

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    #12 jsa330, Apr 10, 2007
    Nice car!

    Same concept as a 2+2 Ferrari of those days, but with much cheaper vital parts costs.
     
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    #13 Kjell, Apr 10, 2007
    Be sure to pick up a copy of Isorivolta:the Men, the Machines, by
    Goodfellow. It's a huge book great details!
     
  14. ferraripete

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    #14 ferraripete, Apr 11, 2007
    i love it! i hope she provide years of fun...she is a damn kewel machine!!
     
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    #15 Daytona Drew, Apr 11, 2007
    Congrats! It's a unique car here in the States.
     
  16. jtdoyleiv

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    #16 jtdoyleiv, Apr 11, 2007
    Does anyone know where I can buy this book? Amazon is out of stock, as is the publisher it seems.

    Thanks to everyone for the kind words.
     
  17. Miltonian

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    #17 Miltonian, Apr 11, 2007
    I just checked the website for "books4cars" up here in Seattle, they show that they have it (for $169 - is that the normal price?). You could call or email them to confirm.

    I could shoot some old magazine articles on the Rivolta to you if you are interested.
     
  18. jtdoyleiv

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    #18 jtdoyleiv, Apr 12, 2007
    Thanks for the tip. One thing I've found is old magazine articles. I tore up eBay last week buying all sorts of magazine. Thanks again!
     
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    #19 jsa330, Apr 12, 2007
    I bought a 1964 or 1965 issue of Road & Track with an article about the Iso-Rivolta new off the rack...did you find that one? I thought it was a neat car then, still do.
     
  20. Attitude928

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    #20 Attitude928, Apr 12, 2007
    Another related book is, " Bizzarrini: the genius behind Ferrari's success" by Jack Koobs de Hartog, Rodolphe de Biolley & Philippe Olczyk. ISBN:9952-8002-0-7
     
  21. jtdoyleiv

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    #21 jtdoyleiv, Apr 12, 2007
    I did purchase the issue, although I don't have it yet. Looking forward to reading the articles.
     
  22. greyboxer

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    #22 greyboxer, Apr 18, 2007
    The expensive book is very good and thorough

    Out of interest why did you decide to buy this car - its a very specialist thing - Chevy engine and standard Italian components !! On Ebay too....
     
  23. jtdoyleiv

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    #23 jtdoyleiv, Apr 19, 2007
    I've always enjoyed the car. The car/seller/provenance checked out well and the price was right. This is the 4th car I've purchased on eBay. If you do your homework, I'm not sure why it doesn't make sense.
     
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    #24 jonesdds, Apr 23, 2007
    Great looking car! I think that car was at the Van Nuys Italian-French auto show. My Dad had a bunch of Iso's he imported, Grifo's, a Lele and Fidia but never one like yours. It's been at least 15 years since the last one was sold so I don't remember too much myself. I'd love to have one but they've just gotten too pricey for me, my 328's about as high as I want to go. Good luck and have fun.


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