Bizzarrini, a small but nonetheless influential Italian sports car company, was founded in 1964 by ex-Ferrari engineer Giotto Bizzarrini. He was responsible for the iconic Ferrari 250 GTO but left the company after significant disagreements in 1961. Before setting up his own business Giotto worked for Iso Rivolta, developing three models for them. Giotto Bizzarrini is also renowned for his work in building the famous Lamborghini V12 engine, first used in the early 350 GT.
Probably the most important car he produced during the lifetime of the original company was the almost impossibly beautiful Bizzarrini 5300 GT. The company failed after just five years in 1969, but during that time enjoyed considerable competition success. Despite some prototype developments in the early part of this century, nothing of significance was produced under the Bizzarini name.
However, in 2020 the rights to the Bizzarrini name were acquired by Pegasus Brands. The reborn company announced plans to revive the marque with new models that acknowledge Giotto Bizzarrini's racing and design heritage. The first creation will be a continuation model of the rare and much sought after 5300 GT, to be known as the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Revival Corsa. Just twenty four handbuilt cars will be produced at the company's purpose-built premises in Northamptonshire.
The planned limited production of 24 examples of this car has now been completed and more news on the company's next project, the Giotto, will be revealed in 2025. The Giotto will be a completely new supercar and is named after the company's founder Giotto Bizzarrini.
