Was on Bainbridge Island about 22-23 years ago. Older guy was puttering around in his yard, garage open. He saw me looking at the car in the garage, and I asked "Is that a Rivolta?" By his facial expression, he was surprised anybody knew what it was. Shot back, "Matches the Griffo over here..." Sure enough, there was a Griffo tucked over in the corner. Ended up talking to him for about a half hour- very interesting, cool man
Great story. They are also rare over here. After filming this episode 2 weeks ago, a neighbour who watched it, asked me if it is a Ford? Well he was at least right about the engine 😉
I saw one of these in Long Beach, CA, a few years ago, pulling out of a parking lot. I told my dad, hey, an Iso Rivolta! He had never even heard of the make, and he looked at me, very impressed. My dad since passed away, but the moment is etched in my mind.
What a wonderful review of a rare and amazing automobile. My late Father had an early 1970’s model, silver exterior with blue leather interior. His was, at the time, one of less than about six in the U.S. with the 351ci Cleveland, and the only one at that time here that was mated to the 5-speed ZF transmission. He had several exotics back then and as an adult I have always wanted one of his old cars. I did locate what I believe was his in Washington State around 2000, and it was for sale, but I didn’t move quickly enough and have since lost track of it. (He owned it in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in the mid-70’s). Maybe one day. Again, thank you for this great video. Drive safe!
Thank you for sharing your story. As your late father's Lele, this one has also a 5 speed ZF gearbox. By the way the owner of this car is selling it. On the other hand it is in Switzerland, which is not around the corner for you. And I asume that the prices for these cars are higher here. But if you are interested I could bring you together with owner.
Driving with Gloves Thank you. I am going to try and track Dad’s down if I can, although this is a beautiful example of the Lele and the color combination is simply stunning. What are they going for in Switzerland? Pinning a price down here is hard as they are so rare and not many people understand the importance of this automobile. Stay in touch!
@@ianroberts9195 my email address is drivingwithgloves@gmail.com since it is not my car and since I am not the seller it is inappropriete to discuss prices in public. I hope you understand me.
@@DrivingwithGloves Of course. Here in Canada most European classics have rotted away from rust caused by the road salt during the winter. It is nice to see you drive these classic cars because I can only dream of them!
I have received an answer from the former owner of the car. He did not want to drill holes in the restores coach, so he bought old school chrome mirrors and mounted them on the window chrome trim.
I found your channel extremely interesting, since I'm a huge fan of the so-called hybrid cars from the '60's and the '70's. I would love to see someday a review of a Monica V8, quite possible the first 4-door coupé, the creation of the french industrialist Jean Tastevin, also named after his wife, Monique. After Facel Vega, it was the swan song of the French luxury car industry.
I would love to do a review about the Monica 560 V8. But I can't promise it, because I always have to find the cars first. And then someone must be willing to lend me the car. After all it is still a one man show on a very low budget, since I do not earn any money with it.
My father used to drive with leather and knitted mittens. But he owned two cars with wooden Nardi driving wheels. A dodge 3700gt and a Seat 124 Sport 1600...
No doubt about it it sounds and looks delicious. However I would like to have seen the car from the side elevation more completely. In the last shot the camera closes up to look at you before there's a complete picture of the car. You're watchable enough I suppose, nevertheless It was the car I was attracted to. One reason for this is, I wanted to know if it had a 7 litre engine. Please can you tell me if there were any made this size? Thanks.
First my apologies if the camera setting was not what you had expected. To my defense, I filmed everything alone and it was very cold that day. That made the car also hard to handle on summer tires by minus °C. About the engine: Ford 351 Cleveland V8 5736 cc. That was the biggest engine used. Before 1972 a Chevrolet 327 V8 was used.
All my cars have leather steering wheels, that makes wearing leather mittons very uncomfortable. they are only good for wooden steering as my father had
guidare in svizzera è diventato un incubo per divieti ,multe , telecamere ovunque . evito assolutamente di attraversare questo paese che ormai assomiglia a un lager .
Was on Bainbridge Island about 22-23 years ago. Older guy was puttering around in his yard, garage open. He saw me looking at the car in the garage, and I asked "Is that a Rivolta?" By his facial expression, he was surprised anybody knew what it was. Shot back, "Matches the Griffo over here..." Sure enough, there was a Griffo tucked over in the corner. Ended up talking to him for about a half hour- very interesting, cool man
Great story. They are also rare over here. After filming this episode 2 weeks ago, a neighbour who watched it, asked me if it is a Ford? Well he was at least right about the engine 😉
@@DrivingwithGloves What on earth made him say that.
@@anthonyxuereb792 I really do not know. But he had never heard of Iso Rivolta. So he thought that it was a more common car.
@@DrivingwithGloves I'm still shaking my head.
I saw one of these in Long Beach, CA, a few years ago, pulling out of a parking lot. I told my dad, hey, an Iso Rivolta! He had never even heard of the make, and he looked at me, very impressed. My dad since passed away, but the moment is etched in my mind.
My sincere condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss. But I hope that you nonetheless liked this video about this spectacular car.
@@DrivingwithGloves Thank you! It brought back a sweet memory. Complimenti for the video and the style!
Poetry in motion, Thank you
What a wonderful review of a rare and amazing automobile. My late Father had an early 1970’s model, silver exterior with blue leather interior. His was, at the time, one of less than about six in the U.S. with the 351ci Cleveland, and the only one at that time here that was mated to the 5-speed ZF transmission. He had several exotics back then and as an adult I have always wanted one of his old cars. I did locate what I believe was his in Washington State around 2000, and it was for sale, but I didn’t move quickly enough and have since lost track of it. (He owned it in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in the mid-70’s). Maybe one day. Again, thank you for this great video. Drive safe!
Thank you for sharing your story. As your late father's Lele, this one has also a 5 speed ZF gearbox. By the way the owner of this car is selling it. On the other hand it is in Switzerland, which is not around the corner for you. And I asume that the prices for these cars are higher here. But if you are interested I could bring you together with owner.
Driving with Gloves Thank you. I am going to try and track Dad’s down if I can, although this is a beautiful example of the Lele and the color combination is simply stunning. What are they going for in Switzerland? Pinning a price down here is hard as they are so rare and not many people understand the importance of this automobile. Stay in touch!
@@ianroberts9195 my email address is drivingwithgloves@gmail.com since it is not my car and since I am not the seller it is inappropriete to discuss prices in public. I hope you understand me.
Driving with Gloves. Absolutely. I will reach out via e-mail.
This is done, with delicacy. Thanks
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful car and very nice video as always Cor. Hello from Canada
Thank you very much.
@@DrivingwithGloves Of course. Here in Canada most European classics have rotted away from rust caused by the road salt during the winter. It is nice to see you drive these classic cars because I can only dream of them!
Currently restoring a Lele and would like to know what kind of door mirrors this particular car has. Looks fantastic.
I am sorry, the car was sold a long time ago. I will try to ask the former owner, perhaps he can help.
I have received an answer from the former owner of the car. He did not want to drill holes in the restores coach, so he bought old school chrome mirrors and mounted them on the window chrome trim.
@DrivingwithGloves Thank you so much for following up on this for me. Very much appreciated.
@@vicfelton3594 you are welcome!
I found your channel extremely interesting, since I'm a huge fan of the so-called hybrid cars from the '60's and the '70's.
I would love to see someday a review of a Monica V8, quite possible the first 4-door coupé, the creation of the french industrialist Jean Tastevin, also named after his wife, Monique. After Facel Vega, it was the swan song of the French luxury car industry.
I would love to do a review about the Monica 560 V8. But I can't promise it, because I always have to find the cars first. And then someone must be willing to lend me the car. After all it is still a one man show on a very low budget, since I do not earn any money with it.
@@DrivingwithGloves, I know...))
Good luck with your channel, excelent work!
Very informative video, thanks for posting.
Thank you Steve
Ist der Iso Rivolta Lele noch zu verkaufen ?
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Nein leider nicht mehr.
I like the sleepy face of this semi-tractable headlight.
Yes you are right, that looks very cool.
My father used to drive with leather and knitted mittens. But he owned two cars with wooden Nardi driving wheels. A dodge 3700gt and a Seat 124 Sport 1600...
That's one fine automobile.
Yes it realy is a joy to drive
No doubt about it it sounds and looks delicious.
However I would like to have seen the car from the side elevation more completely. In the last shot the camera closes up to look at you before there's a complete picture of the car. You're watchable enough I suppose, nevertheless It was the car I was attracted to.
One reason for this is, I wanted to know if it had a 7 litre engine. Please can you tell me if there were any made this size? Thanks.
First my apologies if the camera setting was not what you had expected. To my defense, I filmed everything alone and it was very cold that day. That made the car also hard to handle on summer tires by minus °C.
About the engine: Ford 351 Cleveland V8 5736 cc. That was the biggest engine used. Before 1972 a Chevrolet 327 V8 was used.
@@DrivingwithGloves Thanks.
@@DrivingwithGloves thinking of the `Grifo perhaps
@@adamsevers8050 yes you are right. The Grifo came in four engine displacements, 5.4, 5.8, 7.0 and even 7.4 L.
Love the LeLe
It is a great car to drive
All my cars have leather steering wheels, that makes wearing leather mittons very uncomfortable. they are only good for wooden steering as my father had
I want this car!
After all it is for sale!
@@DrivingwithGloves - Ist noch verfügbar ?
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very sad this car company did not continue making cars because they had the best of both worlds in making them .
I totally agree with you Richard! Bit also the other hybrids of this period were wonderful.
Very civilised! 🇦🇺💐
Great vid, great car
Thanks
guidare in svizzera è diventato un incubo per divieti ,multe , telecamere ovunque . evito assolutamente di attraversare questo paese che ormai assomiglia a un lager .
@@alexvivinc tu hai raggione, ma perciò tutto funziona qui e le strade sono in un ottimo stato! Ma guidare sull'autostrada in Svizzera è molto noioso.
@@DrivingwithGloves complimenti comunque per la lele adoro le iso rivolta , un marchio fantastico ma sfortunato .
@@alexvivinc grazie mille 🙏
The Chev Corvette powered 1972 Lele for comparison th-cam.com/video/MU8MFv19-Tc/w-d-xo.html
Ook een mooie auto
Very beautiful car BUT... I like more the ALFA ROMEO MONTREAL about the same Segment.
Bye
I agree with you about the looks, but since I have never driven a Montreal I can't judge about the ride quality compared to the Lele.
@@DrivingwithGloves
Of Course, of course.
I hope you Can drive a Alfa romeo Montreal.
Thanks for reply.
I owned a Montreal years ago. The Iso is a far more interesting car due to its relative anonymity