My Car Quest

December 23, 2024

Something New – The Iso Rivolta GTZ by Zagato

by Mike Gulett - Zagato has announced a new car and "the rebirth of the IsoRivolta brand", although the official announcement will not come until October 2020, along with the price. They plan to make only 19 with 9 already sold. The photos … [Read more...]

Iso Isetta: The Big Little Car

by Mike Gulett - The Isetta is physically a small car but as an idea and a design concept it had a big impact on the automobile industry. Conceived and developed by the Italian motor scooter and motorcycle company, Iso, it was a brilliant idea … [Read more...]

IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo Introduced by Zagato

by Mike - The famed Italian car designer, Zagato, has just introduced the IsoRivolta Vision Gran Turismo at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The new Zagato creation will be a drivable vehicle in Gran Turismo Sport, the latest chapter of the acclaimed … [Read more...]

The Isetta – A Brilliant Design By Iso – Produced And Sold Brilliantly By BMW

by Mike - I love this old BMW Isetta video advertisement. Even though I cannot understand one word because it is in German I get the message loud and clear; the Isetta was a practical and affordable family car. Watch this BMW Isetta … [Read more...]

Piero Rivolta, Marella Rivolta Zagato and the Iso Isetta at Zagato – A Video

by Mike - In April 2013 a few lucky Iso & Bizzarrini enthusiasts were able to participate in the Iso & Bizzarrini Extravaganza (these are my words). On the first full day in Italy we went to the Zagato facility hosted by Andrea Zagato and … [Read more...]

A Visit With Zagato

by Mike - On Tuesday the Iso group were treated to a private tour of the Zagato headquarters in Rho, Italy. We spent time with Andrea Zagato, Marella Rivolta Zagato and Piero Rivolta. Ugo Zagato founded Zagato in 1919 using airplane design … [Read more...]