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Originally posted by tcar
....Well, they're dead wrong about the Chevy engine in the Cobra. Maybe ther're wrong about Bizzarrini...
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They ARE wrong about the Cobra. But since Chevy and Ford both made 427cid engines, the writer may have made an honest mistake.
Here is what I have found in the last hour of reading:
The original Grifo was penned by Bizzarrini, and was a joint endeavor with Iso Italy, SpA, as the Grifo A3/C. After 18 months, they split ways. Bizzarrini kept the rights to build the car as the A3/C, while Iso kept the rights to the Grifo name. Iso Rivolta applied the name to the similar, but Bertone designed A3/L.
The car was available with a 327 SBC engine until 69. Available as an option in 68, the Corvette 427 became standard in 69 and lasted until 72. In 73 and 74, the car came with a Ford 351 Cleveland. Because of in-house tuning and modifications, engine sizes are found listed in various resources as 5.3L 5.4L 5.7L 7.0L ... etc.
The company closed in 1974.
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Engine and Interior pics
Bizzarrini A3/C info, and mention of the Iso connection