Bizzarrini P538 Barchetta

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This P538 was originally ordered by American racing driver, Mike Gammino, who requested it be fitted with a 4.0-litre Lamborghini V12 engine for use in the Can-Am series. However, it was crashed during testing by Edgar Berney at the Le Spianate a Castiglioncello circuit in Italy, and subsequently stripped of its running gear (for use in chassis 002).

The body and chassis were left in Bizzarrini's workshop for four years, until their sale at Bizzarrini's bankruptcy auction. It then bounced about European owners, still as a bare chassis and body, until it was purchased by Oliver Kuttner of Scottsville, Virginia, in 1988. He restored the car with a Chevrolet V8 engine, using chassis 002 as a guide. It was then displayed at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 1990, winning 2nd in Class. The car has since found its way to the UK, where it was restored to period specifications and has participated in historic racing.

Previously painted in Red with Black Leather interior.