Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada
Giotto Bizzarrini is one of the greatest names in the history of automotive engineering. As a person who worked for Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Iso, he helped create some of the finest sports cars of the ’60s, including the mythical Ferrari 250 GTO. In the mid-’60s, Giotto decided to produce his own sports car. Using the Iso Grifo basis, he introduced the Bizzarrini GT5300 Strada (via Hemmings).
This was a semi-racing model transformed into a road-going coupe. Under the hood was a 5.3-liter Chevrolet V8, hence its GT 5300 name. The engine was tuned to produce higher HP ratings and moved as far back as possible for best weight distribution. The car was out of aluminum and very light, which made it very fast even by today’s standards and a good basis for a race car.