1969 Lamborghini Islero GT

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1969 Lamborghini Islero GT with 22839 Miles
Stock #:
S6273
Exterior Color:
Grigio Agate
Interior Color:
Tobacco Leather
Transmission:
5-Speed Synchromesh Manual
Engine:
4.0 Litre 60° DOHC V12
Mileage:
22,839
Vehicle Original VIN : 6273
Speedart Motorsports is thrilled to present this stunningly restored Lamborghini rarity from the Belle Époque of Italian Grand Tourers and an opportunity not to be missed.
Islero Chassis No. 6273 with Engine No. 2356 rolled off the Sant’Agata Bolognese assembly line on September 1968, designated as a North American export and equipped with a novel and highly desirable feature; the Borletti air conditioning unit (an innovation bordering on the extravagant- at least in Europe).
When former saloon car racer Martin Thomas spotted a Lamborghini Islero in storage while visiting Canada in 1987 he was intrigued by the rare, front engined GT. Discovering that the Marazzi-bodied rarity had covered just 16,800 miles he was hooked but it took 10 years before a successful deal was struck to bring home in UK.
Sold new to John Montague, a wealthy developer, the Islero was used sparingly for leisure trips in the countryside of provincial Ontario; extensive paperwork from official Alfa/Lamborghini specialist Leny’s Automega confirmed the low mileage at the time. Leny Rabbito did perform the entire maintenance during the car’s first years in Toronto and he was considered by many the father of Lamborghini Canada before his passing in 2006.
The car went into storage in the mid 70s where Mr. Thomas discovered it. Tragically a plastic cover had bonded to the original ‘Bronzo’ paint so a respray was needed but the rest of the little-used GT was in time-warp condition. Even the Pirelli Cinturatos and wipers were the originals. During its time spent in the ancient village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border, RSG Motorsport carried out a full mechanical checkover including brake rebuild and tune up as well as the respray. At that time Martin opted to change the original color from ‘Bronzo’ to Red.
Before the turn of the new millennium, the Lamborghini returned back to the United States where it was displayed at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California in 2003 and 2007. This Islero was refurbished yet again, including a repaint in Grigio Agate (Metallic Grey), inspired from the more contemporary factory color palette (PPG code 22442). The car was subsequently sold in 2015, during this time it received a reupholstered Tobacco leather interior, and the numbers-matching DOHC V12 engine was pulled out to be cosmetically and mechanically refreshed.
Not long after the work was done, the car returned to Concorso Italiano and the lawn at the Quail in 2019. The automobile resided in Bridgeport, Connecticut until the last owner acquired the Islero via a virtual auction in April 7, 2020, as his proud addition to one of the most prominent collections in South Florida.
At its present state the Islero is in exceptional condition, with superbly crisp swage body lines and the door, bonnet and boot fit is of unquestionable quality. The spectacular Grigio Agate paint is showroom fresh and the leather covered cabin including the matching, British wool woven carpets free of any blemishes with the factory fitted Borletti air performing as intended. The Bizzarrini-designed V12 starts instantly and its smooth tickover confirms the engine’s excellent tune.
The sale of the motorcar is accompanied by all certificates of configuration provided by the manufacturer, copy of the original proforma invoice from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and refurbishment records as part of the car’s comprehensive history file. The Islero GT is supplied with a clean and accident-free title.Speedart Motorsports invites all serious inquiries and marque enthusiasts to witness up-close and personal this investment-grade, spirited classic in our motoring gallery, located near the design district of Miami.
Vehicle Description
Vehicle Original VIN : 6273
Speedart Motorsports is thrilled to present this stunningly restored Lamborghini rarity from the Belle Époque of Italian Grand Tourers and an opportunity not to be missed.
Islero Chassis No. 6273 with Engine No. 2356 rolled off the Sant’Agata Bolognese assembly line on September 1968, designated as a North American export and equipped with a novel and highly desirable feature; the Borletti air conditioning unit (an innovation bordering on the extravagant- at least in Europe).
When former saloon car racer Martin Thomas spotted a Lamborghini Islero in storage while visiting Canada in 1987 he was intrigued by the rare, front engined GT. Discovering that the Marazzi-bodied rarity had covered just 16,800 miles he was hooked but it took 10 years before a successful deal was struck to bring home in UK.
Sold new to John Montague, a wealthy developer, the Islero was used sparingly for leisure trips in the countryside of provincial Ontario; extensive paperwork from official Alfa/Lamborghini specialist Leny’s Automega confirmed the low mileage at the time. Leny Rabbito did perform the entire maintenance during the car’s first years in Toronto and he was considered by many the father of Lamborghini Canada before his passing in 2006.
The car went into storage in the mid 70s where Mr. Thomas discovered it. Tragically a plastic cover had bonded to the original ‘Bronzo’ paint so a respray was needed but the rest of the little-used GT was in time-warp condition. Even the Pirelli Cinturatos and wipers were the originals. During its time spent in the ancient village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border, RSG Motorsport carried out a full mechanical checkover including brake rebuild and tune up as well as the respray. At that time Martin opted to change the original color from ‘Bronzo’ to Red.
Before the turn of the new millennium, the Lamborghini returned back to the United States where it was displayed at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California in 2003 and 2007. This Islero was refurbished yet again, including a repaint in Grigio Agate (Metallic Grey), inspired from the more contemporary factory color palette (PPG code 22442). The car was subsequently sold in 2015, during this time it received a reupholstered Tobacco leather interior, and the numbers-matching DOHC V12 engine was pulled out to be cosmetically and mechanically refreshed.
Not long after the work was done, the car returned to Concorso Italiano and the lawn at the Quail in 2019. The automobile resided in Bridgeport, Connecticut until the last owner acquired the Islero via a virtual auction in April 7, 2020, as his proud addition to one of the most prominent collections in South Florida.
At its present state the Islero is in exceptional condition, with superbly crisp swage body lines and the door, bonnet and boot fit is of unquestionable quality. The spectacular Grigio Agate paint is showroom fresh and the leather covered cabin including the matching, British wool woven carpets free of any blemishes with the factory fitted Borletti air performing as intended. The Bizzarrini-designed V12 starts instantly and its smooth tickover confirms the engine’s excellent tune.
The sale of the motorcar is accompanied by all certificates of configuration provided by the manufacturer, copy of the original proforma invoice from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. and refurbishment records as part of the car’s comprehensive history file. The Islero GT is supplied with a clean and accident-free title.Speedart Motorsports invites all serious inquiries and marque enthusiasts to witness up-close and personal this investment-grade, spirited classic in our motoring gallery, located near the design district of Miami.
Vehicle Warranty
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About Speedart Motorsports
A Motorsports Gallery for Aficionados
Our business philosophy is based on the simple principle of engaging in the trade of significant automobiles in a transparent and full disclosure manner with the utmost integrity. No antiquated sales tactics here… we are too busy sharing our passion and enthusiasm with like-minded owners and sourcing some of the most legendary motorcars ever conceived the world over.
Impeccable Attention to Detail and Unparalleled Expertise
We separate fact from fiction, the best from the merely adequate, and we make a sincere effort to represent our assets correctly. We develop close relationships with collectors — we share their well-informed enthusiasm for spectacular cars of all eras, ensuring satisfaction for both buyer and seller alike.
Diverse Selection of Glorious Thoroughbreds from the Past and Present
As an independent dealer, we are fortunate to cover a diverse selection from the past and present without the limitations sometimes imposed by manufacturers to franchised sellers. We represent vehicles that we believe in and that meet our stringent criteria, including cars and motorbikes from our private collection. All in all, we would not attempt to retail a vehicle that we would not be proud of driving ourselves.
Visit Our Showroom
After an extended period of planning, designing and construction we are finally proud to open the doors of our beautiful motorsports gallery and we welcome all our friends and clients to experience our hospitality and enjoy some of the most unique automotive exhibits in South Florida.
Our state-of-the-art showroom is centrally located between the Design and Wynwood Art Districts, just a 15-minute drive from the Miami International Airport and South Beach
A Motorsports Gallery for Aficionados
Our business philosophy is based on the simple principle of engaging in the trade of significant automobiles in a transparent and full disclosure manner with the utmost integrity. No antiquated sales tactics here… we are too busy sharing our passion and enthusiasm with like-minded owners and sourcing some of the most legendary motorcars ever conceived the world over.
Impeccable Attention to Detail and Unparalleled Expertise
We separate fact from fiction, the best from the merely adequate, and we make a sincere effort to represent our assets correctly. We develop close relationships with collectors — we share their well-informed enthusiasm for spectacular cars of all eras, ensuring satisfaction for both buyer and seller alike.
Diverse Selection of Glorious Thoroughbreds from the Past and Present
As an independent dealer, we are fortunate to cover a diverse selection from the past and present without the limitations sometimes imposed by manufacturers to franchised sellers. We represent vehicles that we believe in and that meet our stringent criteria, including cars and motorbikes from our private collection. All in all, we would not attempt to retail a vehicle that we would not be proud of driving ourselves.
Visit Our Showroom
After an extended period of planning, designing and construction we are finally proud to open the doors of our beautiful motorsports gallery and we welcome all our friends and clients to experience our hospitality and enjoy some of the most unique automotive exhibits in South Florida.
Our state-of-the-art showroom is centrally located between the Design and Wynwood Art Districts, just a 15-minute drive from the Miami International Airport and South Beach
Contact us for more details
(305) 396-7224
(305) 396-7224
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