Iso Grifo
Iso Grifo /Source: Gooding & Company Amelia Island 2014

Iso Grifo – The Fusion of Italian Design and American Power

The name ‘Grifo’ is Italian for Griffin, the mythological beast that’s half lion and half eagle. The lion half represents the coat of arms of the Iso company’s founder, Renzo Rivolta, while the eagle represents the symbolic animal of the United States. This symbolic union is quite fitting for the Iso Grifo considering it was pure Italian beauty in design and style, coupled with the power of the mighty American V8.

Iso Grigo symbol
Dmitry Zaltsman ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby’s

History

The story of the Iso Grifo begins with the Italian born automotive brand, Iso, who started its life as ‘Iso Thermos’ producing heating, venting, and air conditioning products.

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