Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1975 Iso Lele Sport
One of just 12 RHD Lele Sports
Estimate £35, 000 - £45, 000
Lot details
Registration No: 880 CTU
Chassis No: 500293D
MOT: September 2025
Ford 5. 7 litre V8 engine mated to a 5-speed ZF manual gearbox
One of just 12 RHD Lele Sports built according to the Iso and Bizzarini Owners' Club
Offered with a collection of invoices and current V5C
Subject to the cylinder heads being re-skimmed and a Hi flo radiator fitted in 2017
A rare and exciting motorcar
A credible rival to the likes of the Aston Martin DBS and Ferrari 365GT 2+2, the Iso Lele was even more exclusive. Phased out when Iso closed its doors in December 1974, some sources suggest that just 317 cars were produced of which a mere 12 being of a right-hand drive Sport specification, according to the Iso and Bizzarrini Owner’s Club. The Sport was fitted with an integrated chin spoiler and lightweight seats and bumpers.
One of just 12 right-hand drive Lele Sports built. ‘500293D’ is a later iteration of the Lele and therefore powered by the Ford 5. 7 litre Cobra Jet V8 engine mated to a 5-speed ZF manual gearbox. Finished in Bright Red with a Black leather interior the speedo displays some 34, 651 miles at the time of consignment. The interior features air conditioning, a full-length electric sliding roof, electric windows and power steering, which was an extra on this late car. The Lele was the subject of a refresh c. 2017, including a repaint with the screens out, a new headlining and new window rubbers. There is a receipt on file for work carried out in May 2017, by Rock Valley Automotive in Bristol, to skim the cylinder heads, fit a new head gasket, a Hi-Flow radiator and thermostat. In addition, there's been a brake overhaul, also a new clutch assembly, starter motor, water pump, copper lines and a service that included, oil, oil filter, plugs and leads etc, all at a cost of £2, 985. We are also advised that the Lele Sport has benefitted from a new fuel pump with the tank also removed and re-lined. Offering Italian exotica with simple US V8 power, this is a rare and exciting motorcar. The Lele was MOT tested in September 2024 at 34, 642 displayed miles and runs until 18th September 2025. It comes to auction with a collection of invoices, a DVLA vehicle ownership print-out, a copy of the owner’s manual and a current V5C.
