Master Mechanics: Il Bottegone ISO Restorations

The Negri family business, Il Bottegone ISO Restoration, has defined itself as the last word in the restoration, preservation, and recreation of ISO sports cars, but the father and son workshop also produces something intangible. Their work keeps the interest alive and guards the history from ever becoming ancient-Il Bottegone’s reputation as the definitive source among ISO owners and enthusiasts has been well earned.
When Roberto Negri bought the leftover stock from Iso during the company’s bankruptcy in the mid 1970s after the Oil Crisis, he wasn’t planning to open a restoration shop. A favor for a friend-some work on an Iso Lele-turned into another one, and the snowball effect took over from there, turning Roberto’s obvious passion for this particular marque into a business that those like him have come to rely on.
Though it was mostly unintentional, the business also owes itself to destiny, or at least to provenance, seeing as Roberto was an engineer and test driver for ISO Rivolta in the 1970s before becoming one of its torchbearers today. Negri’s own heir, his son Federico, is also part of the business, proving that legacies can last longer than companies.
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[@studiocalder818]

Commendable that a boy follows in his father's footsteps. Luckily. A real heritage

[@federiconegri3401]

Grazie!!

[@pieterk4960]

Such a wonderful brand. Great to see these passionate men working on what I think is the most beautiful brand from Italy ever. I have had my eyes on Iso since the late ‘70’s.

[@LSZ964]

Authentisches , leidenschaftliches schrauben🥰👌......echtes Handwerk. Sehr schönes Video

[@isettafilm]

Great footage. I'd love to see the Iso Isetta "RS" they create.

[@seatsotoca]

Congratulations it is a great restoration job. Regards from Barcelona Spain

[@federiconegri3401]

Thanks!!!

[@snvffxxx]

Una storia familiare stupenda, Commovente.

[@phillipwalker3098]

Absolutely breathtaking, the skill of these craftsmen or artists I would like to call them. To take the time and bring back the soul of the design of the car wow.

[@federiconegri3401]

Thanks!!

[@joelwandimi6962]

@@federiconegri3401 p Iiiooolll

[@NannyNoya]

Beautiful! 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@oscarlazzerin]

Complimenti! 💪🏻 Ottimo video! 👏🏻

[@maxxedredlineproductions]

What a beautiful car!

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

Forgot your glasses mate? It’s a metal tin right now.

[@olewurtz7625]

A hand built muffler, never seen that before. That’s dedication

[@federiconegri3401]

Thanks!!!

[@stephen-john1677]

It's so captivating when you hear from the owner

[@keremsify]

a genuine story .. passion, great shooting and music! - thank you ...

[@rowensamuel2979]

Beautiful 🥰

[@mobilisinmobili4836]

There is an amazing documentary series called the Iso Rivolta chronicles/an italian garage on youtube, i highly recommend it if you like these cars

[@bruceschneider4928]

Wonderful.

[@yossaranbodsungnern9555]

Nice sound

[@ameise1956]

working whith "love"!!!!perfetto!

[@beegee22]

Fabulous! Petrolicious never disappoints! 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@O-cDxA]

🛑 ENGLISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE -> Look at the corners of the screen. There should be a "CC" icon. Click it to turn on subtitles. I notice there are not many views for this video, and a lot of comments about not understanding the language. I hope this helps, and this video gets the views it deserves. These guys are fantatic artists ! Michaelangelo sculpted in marble. These guys create sculptures in metal 👍

[@thomasmulhall4873]

Didn't see a spray booth, do they send out for paint? Wonderful workshop, would love to visit and spend my holiday working there.

[@federiconegri3401]

Yes, the paint is done outside... You're welcome!!!

[@TheGentlemensMotorRacingTeam]

inspirational

[@en.gine.st.art7]

È la vera evoluzione del Ferrari Gto del grande Maestro Giotto

[@mrpipes2397]

S. U. P. E. R!!

[@massimodenaro9934]

Prima o poi mi faro' costruire una IsoGrifo A3c dalla Famiglia Negri ⭐️

[@benhur_9377]

❤

[@bubot17]

❤️❤️❤️

[@douglasaparecido915]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@hcolin4165]

Very KOO!

[@tondeleyo1]

Le luci accese, per favore !

[@highfive55]

✌️

[@ryanroberts7620]

I remember iso going for mega cash back in 90's. bet now it's POA.

[@TheMatrixcube]

ther allways a "little different" ... have you seen the gap on the headlight surround ? 😳😳😳

[@jeffreyverheij6745]

Its insane definitly not build by a german :))

[@jareknowak8712]

Probably work still in progress.

[@serget2168]

English subtitles would go a long way

[@O-cDxA]

Look for the "CC" icon. Click on it. I'm watching this on my Android phone. For me, it is at the top right corner of the screen near the 'gear' icon. For a PC, it may be near the bottom, and you may need to hover your mouse over that area for it to appear. 👍

[@AntonioMayorca]

what's the name of the music?

[@hanseschiff]

Invest.🤗

[@cutl00senc]

Sadly, I don’t speak Italian....but I’m learning

[@markalbert4652]

Just turn the subtitles on.

[@user-ie6jr4bg1w]

It does not look good though.

[@raulheinemann8869]

Too bad you didn't think about English-speaking people

[@O-cDxA]

You can turn on english subtitles by clicking the "CC" icon near the border of the video.👍