ISO considers legal action against Bizzarrini

ISO Rivolta is evaluating taking legal action against the recently announced Bizzarrini revival. ISO Rivolta claims that press releases from Bizzarrini “damage the image and rights of ISO Rivolta” and says it wants to avoid “fake news or potential counterfeits”. ISO Rivolta has recently launched a new GTZ model (see page 50), inspired by the 1963 ISO A3/C (above).

A spokesman said: “ISO Rivolta disputes the contents of the latest Bizzarrini’s press releases. ISO Rivolta A3s produced in 1964-1965 featured ISO A3 emblems. From January 1966 to 1968, on behalf of ISO Rivolta, Bizzarrini put together ISO cars, changing their name from A3 to 5300 Strada. However, when Bizzarrini shut down the firm in 1968, the agreement expired and all spare parts made their way back to ISO Rivolta. Hence, all rights regarding the ISO Rivolta A3/C have belonged and still belong exclusively to ISO Rivolta.”

Auto Italia approached Bizzarrini for comment but none was forthcoming.