Always appreciated to see a video on this rare and often overlooked model from Lamborghini when... well, Lamborghini was Lamborghini, and run by Ferruccio. My parents bought a 2 year old Islero in 1970 (a 1968 model with the Borletti air conditioning). They had it for almost 20 years and used it regularly with at least two head rebuilds and one major engine and trans overhaul. Chassis #6105 was an exceptional car... it was the fastest of all front engine Lamborghinis. Lighter that the 400 GT (likely not lighter than the 350 GT which was alloy, but a smaller engine)... and better aerodynamics than the early 400GT and the later Jarama. Just two corrections to this fine video, the 1968 Islero had a two spoke steering wheel as shown briefly at 4:49. These were too light and fatigued ... and were typically owner replaced by the later Jarama/Espada three spoke steering wheel. Finally, all Isleros had steel not alloy bodies. Great video. Thank you.
The final iteration of the 350/400 GT family. The S being the model to go for, as far as I read. The differences between the non-S and the S are quite numerous.
The sideview is quite nice but still a far cry from the beauty of the predecessor, the 400 GT. The front view is rather dull 9:01, not exciting like let's say the Maserati Ghibli. The rear window probably offers a better visibility than that of the 400 GT, whose weakest design point was the somewhat odd rear part, including the taillights. I'd rate the exterior design of the Islero 7,5/10, the 400 GT a 8,5/10, the Ferrari 250 GT and 246 a 9 to 9,5/10
6 carburetors don't seem like a bright idea to me. What if the fuel-air mixture is not identical in all 6? You will have an engine that fires unevenly, not producing the same amount of power on each power stroke.
Yep, the carbs need to be tuned and balanced. Not much different than a 4 barrel carburetor just more complicated. It was the only way to distrubute the air and fuel to each cylinder equally
nah - they chose bears - not our monkeys, not our circus; let them be Strong & Independent - be bad on their own. meh. do not let my indifference blind you from my apathy.
A real work of art. Beautiful.
Really, every real enthusiast remembers the islero. You just cant find them anywhere.
Love the Islero, with its wonderful greenhouse and fine lines.
Grazie video molto dettagliato.
È vero la Islero è sconosciuta ai più persino qui in Italia, merita una fama maggiore 🖐
Always appreciated to see a video on this rare and often overlooked model from Lamborghini when... well, Lamborghini was Lamborghini, and run by Ferruccio. My parents bought a 2 year old Islero in 1970 (a 1968 model with the Borletti air conditioning). They had it for almost 20 years and used it regularly with at least two head rebuilds and one major engine and trans overhaul. Chassis #6105 was an exceptional car... it was the fastest of all front engine Lamborghinis. Lighter that the 400 GT (likely not lighter than the 350 GT which was alloy, but a smaller engine)... and better aerodynamics than the early 400GT and the later Jarama. Just two corrections to this fine video, the 1968 Islero had a two spoke steering wheel as shown briefly at 4:49. These were too light and fatigued ... and were typically owner replaced by the later Jarama/Espada three spoke steering wheel. Finally, all Isleros had steel not alloy bodies. Great video. Thank you.
BTW - The blue metallic Islero at 9:26 looks like it could be #6105.... last I heard, the car was in Switzerland.
Always thought these were lovely - never saw one in person though…
I've always loved the Islero..
me to front side back , sexy car
A really beautiful looking car.
I used to fix and service Sir William Garthwaites tractors in the seventies, I wish I had known about his cars.
Inane opening statement . If nobody remembers something, how do you remember ?!?!?
Wow, that's beautiful.
Islero S interests me more than the newer stuff. Miura as well.
The final iteration of the 350/400 GT family. The S being the model to go for, as far as I read. The differences between the non-S and the S are quite numerous.
wonderful video of a dreamcar
0:56 On August 28, 1947 the Islero was designed to replace...???? Well, I don't think so.
Uhh actually it''s "On August 28, 1947." I mean Manolete was Injured on that date 😅.
Beauty is subjective. I don't find this car visually appealing at all. Take the Miura just on looks anyday.
The sideview is quite nice but still a far cry from the beauty of the predecessor, the 400 GT. The front view is rather dull 9:01, not exciting like let's say the Maserati Ghibli. The rear window probably offers a better visibility than that of the 400 GT, whose weakest design point was the somewhat odd rear part, including the taillights. I'd rate the exterior design of the Islero 7,5/10, the 400 GT a 8,5/10, the Ferrari 250 GT and 246 a 9 to 9,5/10
Wow
The Miura made Lamborghini.
Seems like Sir Williams was the only one that bought...
excellent just please learn to pronounce the Italian names correctly, for gods sake
this is not an italian language course,
Looks a lot like my Fiat 124 coupe 1,6L? but it is a beautiful car.
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6 carburetors don't seem like a bright idea to me. What if the fuel-air mixture is not identical in all 6? You will have an engine that fires unevenly, not producing the same amount of power on each power stroke.
Yep, the carbs need to be tuned and balanced. Not much different than a 4 barrel carburetor just more complicated. It was the only way to distrubute the air and fuel to each cylinder equally
That's all they had until fuel injection became more widely used, but a good tuner would make the differences negligible.
nah - they chose bears - not our monkeys, not our circus; let them be Strong & Independent - be bad on their own. meh. do not let my indifference blind you from my apathy.