Car query - ever heard of a Bizzarrini GT America? (photo included)

[potato1]

Hi there I'm new here. Thought I'd share something a little different and see if any of you guys had heard of it. It's called a "Bizzarrini GT America". I photographed it racing at the Adelaide Classic last year. Had a great engine note and was very impressive. But never seen aything like it before. Ever heard or seen one before?

Photo:
http://www.timaustinimages.com/p845663576/?photo=h1B287BFA#511136740

[dc10]

Looks like a stretched TVR

[veeten]

Yes. It was one of many such autos developed, built and sold by independent auto builders during the 60's, such as Bizzarrini, Iso, and Jensen.

The GT utilized a Chevy 350 c.i. V8 engine, which gave the car reliable power with speeds that would have a Ferrari 250 GT check their mirrors. But, then again, Giotto Bizzarrini (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bizzarrini) was an engineer with Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and ISO long before starting his own concern. :)

[Rollo]

I have heard of Giotto Bizzarrini before. His contribution to the world is in my well-paid opinion, the 4th most beautiful car of all time.

I thought that the picture was of an Iso Griffo, but I guess I was very much mistaken.

[MrJan]

I've always thought that Bizzarinis are ugly bloody things. Should be seeing a few in a couple of weeks at the Le Mans Classic though :D

[Azumanga Davo]

One was present at the Goodwood circuit a few years back I believe...