The griffen, a mythological creature with the body, tail and back legs of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, is the namesake of the Iso Grifo, an automobile with the hood, grill and engine of an American, but the lines of an Italian sports car. This Italian-American hybrid defines Italian muscle.

Iso Grifo Italian Muscle – Petrolicious
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Havn’t even watched it yet but Petrolicious is always worth a look
Yeah those guys do really great stuff, and really love their cars.
Grifos have always made me wibbly. Would be one in my perfect ten car garage I think.