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'''Iso''' was a small | {{List of Iso Models}}'''Iso''' was a small Italian [[automobile]] manufacturer from 1953 to 1978. The firm originally built motorscooters and two-stroke motorcycles, but later turned to luxury [[sports cars]]. | ||
The first commercial success came with a three-wheeled [[bubble car]] named [[Isetta]]. The licence was sold to [[BMW]] in Germany, [[VELAM]] in France and [[Romi]] in Brazil; Isetta was also built in Britain. From | The first commercial success came with a three-wheeled [[bubble car]] named [[Isetta]]. The licence was sold to [[BMW]] in Germany, [[VELAM]] in France and [[Romi]] in Brazil; Isetta was also built in Britain. From 1961, the focus changed to building luxury sports cars in limited numbers. The cars were powered by [[Chevrolet]] V-8 engines and the bodies were designed by [[Ghia]] and [[Bertone]]. | ||
==Sports car models== | ==Sports car models== | ||
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Iso was a small Italian automobile manufacturer from 1953 to 1978. The firm originally built motorscooters and two-stroke motorcycles, but later turned to luxury sports cars.
The first commercial success came with a three-wheeled bubble car named Isetta. The licence was sold to BMW in Germany, VELAM in France and Romi in Brazil; Isetta was also built in Britain. From 1961, the focus changed to building luxury sports cars in limited numbers. The cars were powered by Chevrolet V-8 engines and the bodies were designed by Ghia and Bertone.
Sports car models
- 1962-1970 Iso Rivolta
- 1963-1975 Iso Grifo
- 1967-1975 Iso Fidia
- 1969-1975 Iso Lele
- 1972 prototype Iso Varedo
- 1991 prototype Iso Grifo 90
- 1996 prototype Iso Grifo 96
- 2004-2006 Iso Grifo 90
