An ISO Rivolta IR300

[starcruiser]

I always saw the similarities between the e9 and Rivolta. Though it seems the Iso was in production first. BMW and Iso did have past connections with the BMW buying the rights to produce the Isetta.

This article is via Petrolicious, https://petrolicious.com/articles/e...d-american-horsepower-of-an-iso-rivolta-ir300

 

[Gary Knox]

Lovely car. I too liked them, and had forgotten how similar it is to the e9 in external design. THANKS for posting.

Gary-

 

[lloyd]

"Often imitated, rarely duplicated?"


https://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/mazda-luce-vs-bmw-cs.7834/#post-54704
https://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/a-familiar-shape.10686/#post-68756

 

[dave v. in nc]

Yes, thanks for posting. And Lloyd, my thoughts exactly...(see also, Plymouth Valiant 1964-ish) I don't think the Rambler had the same incredible transition line from the mean eyebrow back to the side vent, then below for the line to the rear. Giugiaro did some incredibly creative things.

 

[lsquaredb]

It's very similar to the 3200CS that Giugiaro did slightly earlier.

 

[lloyd]

Yes, thanks for posting. And Lloyd, my thoughts exactly...(see also, Plymouth Valiant 1964-ish) I don't think the Rambler had the same incredible transition line from the mean eyebrow back to the side vent, then below for the line to the rear. Giugiaro did some incredibly creative things.

One interesting feature is the pop-out rear quarter windows, similar to that employed on the Type 114/'02. Most CSL's may have had fixed lighter plex windows. However, I recall seeing a right hand CSL with that pop-out feature and wondered why I never saw other examples.

I tend to drive with the windows all up or all down because of wind noise and a limited fondness for air conditioning. The pop out feature makes sense in that regard, especially if it is controllable from the driver's seat. On my 02s, I was generally too lazy to open or close the rear side windows; however, ambient heat, inclement weather or passenger perfume, can be major motivators.

And of course, a comparison with Mopar front end madness.

Nice color

 

[Ohio Jon]

Here is some cool video history of Iso. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwY5JA3bXFOiPY_S69VF9Xg?sub_confirmation=1