5300 GT Strada 1967 for sale

Bizzarrini is an Italian automotive brand founded by the legendary engineer Giotto Bizzarrini, whose influence on high-performance sports cars is undeniable. Before founding his own company, Bizzarrini played a crucial role in the development of the Ferrari 250 GTO, one of the most iconic racing cars in history - as well as in the creation of the first Lamborghini V12 engine. His expertise in engineering and aerodynamics led him to create his own brand in the 1960s, focusing on cutting-edge design and performance. One of the brand's most notable creations was the Bizzarrini 5300GT Strada, a car that perfectly embodied the fusion of racing technology with road usability. Introduced in 1965, the 5300GT Strada was directly derived from the Iso Grifo A3/C, a project that Bizzarrini had originally developed for Iso Rivolta. However, after parting ways with Iso, Bizzarrini continued the development of the car in his name. Despite its advanced engineering and striking design, Bizzarrini faced financial difficulties and production remained limited, with only about 133 units of the 5300GT built (including 86 aluminum examples). Our car, chassis IA3-0309, was first registered in Maryland, USA, on May 8, 1968, by its original owner, James Peters, who purchased the car for $35,000, more than double the price of a standard Ferrari GT of the time. In April 1990, Bizzarrini was acquired by Hervé Ogliastro, who entrusted Salvatore Diomante - a key figure in the original Bizzarrini factory - with a complete restoration. By 1997, the car had been meticulously restored and was displayed at the prestigious Bagatelle Concours d'Élégance. Ogliastro remained its custodian for 27 years, eventually selling the car in 2017. The authenticity of the car has been verified multiple times by Bizzarrini specialist Jack Koobs de Hartog. In his March 2017 report, he confirmed its identity, stating: "After a three-hour inspection, I am convinced that, without a doubt, IA30309 is the correct chassis number of this car."* Copies of his reports, along with service invoices dating from 1991 to 2004, are included in the car's history file. This car is viewable at our premises located in the south of France, by appointment only.