This new US eBay listing for a 1967 Iso Grifo GL 350 Coupe is also listed on eBay in the UK.
The sub-heading is 1967 ISO GRIFO serial-vin-CHASSIS # GL * 730143 * Found 40 + years 1 owner.
This is technically not a barn find because the car is sitting outside in the forest and no where near a barn, so I call it a Forest Find.
I spoke to the seller today and he points out that this Iso Grifo has not been in the public eye for many years. I agree that many in the Iso community do not know where this car was located or who owned it.
Here are some interesting features about this listing:
1) There are no pictures of this car on the US listing but there are pictures on the UK listing. This was just a technical glitch according to the seller.
The seller also posts pictures of an Iso Grifo that sold in the UK earlier this year. These pictures were borrowed from My Car Quest, here and here.
Chassis ID number
3) The deposit required within 48 hours of the end of the auction is 25,000 pounds sterling ($39,000). But the Buy it Now price is US $137,500.
4) The sellers expectations for what the car will be worth in the future - a direct quote is below:
"It does not have its GLASS, HOOD, WHEELS, ENGINE, or TRANSMISSION...
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The CHEVROLET ENGINE & TRANSMISSION "ARE" EASILY FOUND at a "LOW COST"
After undergoing a complete Mechanical & Structural Restoration, This car will be worth in EXCESS of $250,000 to $300,000...DOLLARS and will be sure to rise to over $500,000...DOLLARS in the years to come...!!!"
5) Another direct quote from the listing:
"*****A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THIS AUCTION WILL BE DONATED FOR RESEARCH & SUPPORT FOR THE CURE OF CANCER*****"
It will be interesting to see what the market thinks this Iso Grifo is worth.
Also read:
This Iso Grifo Was For Sale 5 Years Ago
This Iso Grifo Was For Sale 5 Years Ago-Part 2
Iso Grifo 7 Liter Replica For Sale
And more here
Please share your comments with me and other readers.
Click on the images for a larger view.
Hmmm, that car does need a full make-over, from restoring the exterior to putting the best engine and other features in the interior. You'll need a deep pocket to restore that car to its former glory. But once done, you'll definitely be able to turn some heads as you ride it down the city streets.
ReplyDeleteThe big question is will the cost of restoration be more or less than the value of the car in 2-3 years after the restoration is done?
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