The 3 first Islero built were slighty different, the chassis chronology differed from it : #6000, #6003 and #6009 the 3rd one. Chassis #6006 is in fact the 4th one and is the 1st of the production sequence. There are some different details in the building sequence like I was able to check on the Islero meeting back in 2010 (organised by Marcello), but also the 35 Islero I've been able to check these last 15 years and most important as it was explained to me by not other than Mario Marazzi himself (an assertion as Joe would say) , among others details: * in the begining side skirts are separate parts, not welded, just screwed * the body panels are different in the building preparation before being welded * the number of finition inner parts are more complete on the production than prototipo Also, the assembly quality was poor on #6009, in addition to its poor shape when discovered after 24 years in a barn. That's the reason why it took 3 years to rebuilt 60% of it.
I'm pleased of it result, fair for a nice restored car at 225.000 $, last owner should be happy as it is in Gooding's estimation ! 1997 McLaren F1 will proudly drive over Gooding & Companys auction : Anamera[backPid]=302&cHash=f76a9d25a2 I've seen recently another Islero, that did very close the same in a private transaction. I'm sure that with a factory official documentation about the ownership of a "special man", it would have done much better... For instance, Ed has in hands the perfect Islero #6300 with all the factory documentation proving the ownership authenticy of Ferrucio's brother : Edmundo Lamborghini... With some modesty, I find it, identified it and sold it later to Autodrome Paris because it was not the Le Mans car I was looking for. It is not by luck that Ed got an award for his Islero at Piazza Maggiore last 11th May... a very nice car well documented.
6300 with countach 112001. Taken in Bensberg today. I am very glad since I was asked by Lamborghini to attend this concours d'elegance together with 4 other ones: a 350 GTS, a Miura SV, the countach LP112001 and a Silhouette. On top of that there is a fantastic exhibition of prototypes with the 350GT, the Marzal, the Miura Spyder, the bravo, the Egoïsta. An incredible show! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Fantastic Edouard, I'm very glad for you and it demonstrates the real appeal & historic interest of your Islero by Lamborghini SpA. Have fun !!!
Can anyone provide sale information on the Islero #6432 " The Man Who Haunted Himself" car? It was for sale last year as I remember price was 225. pounds.. Anybody have any thoughts or info?
1968 Islero...available as of today...call me for details [email protected] Image Unavailable, Please Login
Interesting! It seems to be a GT with the flared arches of a GTS. Just like 6357 that is currently fo sale at MMC Paris and that has been transformed some years ago. Do you have more pictures?
I purchased #6432 in Dec 2008 for 90,000 GB Pounds, from a reputable UK dealer. I subsequently met Roger Moore who kindly signed the car's sun visor. I also managed to get its original registration number reinstated ("YLR 11G", the number plate it had from new and which was seen in the Roger Moore movie). The car was almost perfect having had a great quality restoration, but I improved the car further, both mechanically and cosmetically. I sold it in November 2010 via RM Auctions' sale in London, for 106,000 GBP (including buyers premium). I sold it quickly via this auction only because I was unexpectedly given the opportunity to privately buy the actual Aston Martin DBS used by Roger Moore and Tony Curtis in 'The Persuaders' TV series, and did not wish to own both cars for various reasons. I don't know who the winning bidder was but was told by RM that he lived in London and had a good collection of cars. That owner sold it about a year or so later via the reputable London dealer Graham Hunt. I think Graham eventually sold it for a figure somewhere in the region of 130,000 GBP but I'm not sure of the actual amount. I do know that his customer paid the asking price (and I can vouch that it was worth every penny - I still miss that car badly - it was fabulous in every detail). I have plenty of photos etc if you need them. Regards, Ed
Great story, thanks to share with us. The Persuaders were also part of my childhood, reason why I've owned a 246 about 20 years ago... I still have to realise the ownership of a DBS. I read an article recently about your car. In July, when passed by Colin Clarke's worshop I saw your ex Islero, it was lifted... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks Olivier! It's great to see a new photo of "my" Islero! She is looking good, and I'm happy to see her in the hands of Colin which tells me that the owner is caring for her well!
Islero 6300. The studio picture is from René Staud. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ed - I heard that the person that originally owned it back at the time of the film bought it back - no idea if this is true, but it's a nice story.
I just came across this example for sale: 1969 Lamborghini Islero S Silver, for sale in United States, $185,000. I have no affiliation, but I am really surprised by its interior. Seems like a re-interpretation of a GT interior with integrated air conditionning and some hints of a GTS interior just like the headrests seats. I wonder if it is original, even though it would be surprising. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
You can fit 3 guys in an Islero! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
you had fun... back in April 1969, this CAR issue featured an article with Editor Doug Blain, Photographer John Perkins and the writer Mike Twite... the photographer was sitting transversely in the rear seats ! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Then there is mine for comparission.. 1968 Lamborghini Islero GT 2+2 Lynnwood, Washington | Cats Exotics Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
