Intermeccanica Italia Coupé 1970
General description :
Trade-in car. Construzione Automobili Intermeccanica was the name used when car manufacturer Intermeccanica started up their company in 1959. It started in Torino, Italy, subsequently moved to the States, then to Canada. The 60’s are nicknamed the “Swinging 60’s” and Intermeccanica was smack bang in the middle of it! Initially the company only produced tuning kits for Formula Juniors, a popular entry class for aspiring racing drivers. Later they started to build cars. At first the Italia was named the Torino. That, however, did not sit well with Ford who already had a model in their portfolio with the same name. Our Intermeccanica Italia Coupé was built in 1970. The Franco Scaglione drawn Coupé has a Ford 5.7 litre V8 engine coupled to a manual gearbox. The photos we have show that this car is a nice full restoration project. We fairly sure that all components are there. The car really is in need of a full restoration. The bodywork is complete, the body panels require the necessary attention but form a nice starting point. The car obviously need re-spraying. We have a solid and rust-free bottom underneath this Italia Coupé. The interior trim is all there. As far as we are able to tell, all meters work. The Intermeccanica Italia Coupé has stood still for some time, thorough servicing and maintenance are the order of the day to prepare the engine and gearbox for use. With only 500 of these cars ever built, then and even more so now a true rarity. Once restored it is probably one of the best proportioned cars ever! THIS VEHICLE IS IN OUR STORAGE, VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
1970 Intermeccanica Italia Coupé is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Brummen by The Gallery for €59000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Intermeccanica Model : Italia Model Version : Coupé Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1970 Sub type : Coupé Location : Brummen Vehicle Registration : Undefined
59000 €
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About Intermeccanica
Intermeccanica is indeed a relatively lesser-known name in the world of sports cars, and it has a unique history as an Italian-American hybrid in the realm of automotive manufacturing. The company was founded by Frank Reisner, an American who moved to Italy in the early 1950s and established the business in Turin, Italy. Intermeccanica initially focused on producing custom car bodies for various manufacturers, including Fiat.However, the company gained more recognition in the 1960s and 1970s when it began producing its own sports cars. One of the most famous models produced by Intermeccanica was the Italia, which was introduced in the early 1960s. The Italia was a sleek and stylish sports car that bore a resemblance to some Italian exotics of the era, like Ferraris and Maseratis, but it was more affordable and accessible. Hence, it earned the nickname "the poor man's Ferrari."
Intermeccanica's cars were typically powered by American V8 engines, which made them easier to maintain and service, compared to their Italian counterparts. The combination of Italian design and American powerplants made them an interesting and unique proposition in the sports car world.
However, like many small, niche car manufacturers, Intermeccanica faced challenges and financial difficulties over the years. The company experienced various ownership changes and struggled with issues related to production quality and regulatory compliance. As a result, Intermeccanica's production volume remained relatively low, and it's often considered a "cottage industry" car manufacturer, with limited resources and production capabilities.
Despite the challenges, Intermeccanica managed to create some memorable and distinctive sports cars that appealed to enthusiasts looking for something different from the mainstream. Their cars, like the Italia and the Apollo, remain rare and collectible today, and they hold a special place in automotive history as unique, affordable alternatives to the more prestigious Italian supercars of the time.