Iso Lele
Iso proved itself with two of the finest GT coupes built in Italy in the ’60s (Grifo and Rivolta). And they wanted to move forward as the ’70s approached. This meant presenting a more modern design with more luxury features and interior room to attract a new generation of buyers (via Secret Classics).
The New GT coupe was called Lele and debuted in 1969. It had a wedge-shaped profile, space for four adult occupants, and a big trunk. Under the hood was the 327 V8 from Chevrolet, but later versions featured a 351 V8 from Ford. Although an exciting and elegant car, the Iso Lele was hard to sell in the early ’70s due to the recession and oil crisis. Those factors forced the company to stop production and leave the car business as a result.