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MARKET.(NEWS)(BMW Isetta)(Brief article)
Byline: DAVE KINNEY
1970 ISO GRIFO COUPE
RM Auctions, Hershey, Pa.
Oct. 10, 2008
Four-speed manual, 327 cid, 365 hp. Yellow with black leather and houndstooth cloth. Air-conditioning. Nice paint; a shame about the rust. Lots of bubbling spots to lower quarters and around taillights. All brightwork complete and very good. Excellent glass. Clean interior has unusual houndstooth inserts, racing-style seatbelts. Dashboard has full, correct-style instrumentation; good wood on dash and steering wheel.
SOLD AT $85,250
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